India’s Geopolitical Importance Grows in U.S. Business Landscape, Says USISPF Leader

India plays a crucial geopolitical role from an American perspective, particularly in manufacturing, according to Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO of the US-India Strategic and Partnership Forum (USISPF). He emphasized that India offers U.S. companies a vital opportunity to de-risk their supply chains from China. Aghi highlighted India’s remarkable economic growth, with the country among the few large economies expanding at a rate of seven to eight percent. “India is not just a market opportunity, it is becoming a hub for manufacturing,” he stated, noting the rise of global capability centers in the country. As India continues to grow, Mukesh Aghi, expects its economy to gain further momentum in 2025, with service exports nearing USD 125 billion. His comments come ahead of the upcoming India Leadership Summit on October 14, where top American business leaders, including CEOs from Fortune 100 companies, will gather in New Delhi to discuss and strengthen the India-U.S. partnership. The summit will feature engaging sessions