PM Modi Calls for Swadeshi Push Amid Trade Pressures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to reduce dependence on foreign-made products and boost local manufacturing under the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' vision. Speaking in Bhavnagar, he stressed that everything from 'chip to ship' must be produced domestically, positioning self-reliance as both an economic and strategic necessity. Analysts believe this aligns with the government’s PLI schemes for electronics, telecom, and semiconductors. While challenges remain in scale and technology, the speech underscores India’s intent to transform trade headwinds into a manufacturing-led growth opportunity.