UPDATED: Oct 22, 2026 19:38 IST
A preview of an upcoming interview on India Today outlines major developments in India-US relations, including discussions around a potential bilateral trade deal and an anticipated meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. Key topics include strategic cooperation in nuclear energy through small modular reactor technology, joint military exercises involving F-35 aircraft, and India's position as a global refining superpower. The analysis highlights the operational capability of the Jamnagar refinery to process diverse crude grades such as Venezuelan and Russian Ural oil amid international energy supply disruptions. Strategic considerations also encompass potential Indian corporate investments in the United States and global energy security. Furthermore, the discussion touches on bilateral trade dynamics, addressing whether the India First and America First frameworks can align, concerns over tariff policies, and the imperative for supply chain diversification away from dependency on critical mineral imports from China.
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