Ahmedabad: In response to the 50% tariffs imposed by the United States on Indian products (25% from August 7, 2025, and an additional 25% from August 27, 2025), Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a public meeting in Ahmedabad on August 25, 2025, called on the country’s retailers to display "Swadeshi" boards outside their shops.

This call is part of strengthening the "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" (Self-Reliant India) and "Make in India" initiatives to counter the economic pressure from the U.S. Modi's statement aims to promote domestic manufacturing and reduce reliance on imports, thereby mitigating the economic impact of the U.S. tariffs.Context and Modi's Statement:Emphasis on Swadeshi Products: On August 25, 2025, during the inauguration of projects worth ₹5,400 crore in Ahmedabad, Modi urged people to follow the mantra of "buy only Swadeshi products." He called for purchasing and gifting Indian-made products during festivals like Diwali.U.S. Imposes Additional Tariffs on Indian Products Over Russia Ties, Effective August 27

Overall Impact: Modi's call is poised to contribute significantly to India’s economic progress, but its success largely depends on the extent to which the public embraces it.