India will tackle challenges thrown up by global uncertainties stemming from tariff wars and trade realignment, with policy agility and a long-term vision, Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman said on Thursday.
Speaking at the 150th anniversary celebration of the BSE, Sitharaman acknowledged the risks posed by “tariff wars” but exuded confidence in India’s resilient economy.
She noted that the world is undergoing a phase of “trade recalibration”, and India is not immune to global headwinds.
“India is confident that we will navigate these global disruptions with policy agility and long-term vision. Our focus remains firmly on building robust domestic foundation — laid and strengthened through infrastructure development, inclusive growth, and deeper regional cooperation. These are not buffers to external shocks but accelerators to our long-term growth aspirations,” she said.
The finance minister warned that escalating tariff wars and rising protectionism could disrupt global supply chains, raise production costs, and create cross-border investment uncertainties.