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India Is No Longer Just a Back Office: Ashwini Vaishnaw on Apple, Tariffs, and Tech Design Shift

“India is no longer just a back office. We are building complete products.” In this exclusive interview with Moneycontrol, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines how India's growing design and R&D ecosystem is transforming the global tech landscape. Key Talking Points: • The real impact of Trump-era tariffs on foreign investment • Is Apple slowing down in India—or doubling down? • Why India's product design teams are becoming globally critical • How policy stability and India’s talent pool are attracting top manufacturers • The world’s increasing trust in India as a tech and manufacturing hub Vaishnaw also touches on how hi-tech design capabilities are taking root in India like never before-spurred by talent, trust, and transformation. Watch the full Moneycontrol exclusive now.

first published: Sep 7, 2025 12:52 pm

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