All in all, 2025 has proved to be a defining moment in India’s journey as a confident and rising nation, and Modi’s own, as its most visible embodiment. The year 2025 proved to be one of the busiest and most consequential for PM Narendra Modi and India, marked by outreach to 23 countries across Africa, the Middle East and Europe. Modi’s stature rose tangibly amid global trade volatility. His resolve in the face of President Donald Trump’s tariff war stood out, even as others buckled under pressure. By protecting the interests of Indian farmers and small businesses, Modi’s “Nation First” approach signalled that Bharat would not accept inequitable trade arrangements.

Source: Indian Express January 10, 2026 19:01 UTC