Indias Tax Reforms: A bold counterstrike to US tariffs and a big push for Atmanirbhar Bharat

Indias Tax Reforms: A bold counterstrike to US tariffs and a big push for Atmanirbhar Bharat

When the United States raised tariffs on Indian exports this year, many feared a slowdown for Asia’s third-largest economy. Instead of retreating, India responded with a sweeping tax reform on September 3, 2025—simplifying GST, slashing rates on hundreds of consumer goods, and sending a clear message: if one door shuts abroad, another will open at home.

by By Subhojit Roy September 05, 2025