India, April 3 -- When US President Donald Trump announced a steep 26% tariff on Indian imports, the move sent ripples of concern through Indian industry. Branded as a "reciprocal tariff" in response to what Trump described as high Indian import duties, the measure, effective from 5 April with expanded duties from 9 April, is part of a broader strategy to rebalance trade relationships with countries the US accuses of maintaining unfair barriers.

While textiles, automobiles, and agriculture may feel the immediate heat, India's space sector is better positioned to withstand this pressure. A combination of strategic sourcing, policy support, and expanding global partnerships provides the industry with resilience against such disruptions.

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