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PM Modi’s pitch for purchasing indigenous products comes after US President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods, straining bilateral ties.
PM Modi speaking in Delhi. (PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to traders and shopkeepers in India to follow the mantra of ‘Vocal for Local’ and buy Indian products, stressing that this will benefit the country and the money spent on such goods will stay within India.
Speaking at an inauguration event in Delhi, PM Modi said, “Have faith in Indian goods. If you are Indian, buy only goods made in India. You should decide to choose only those items that are made in India, by Indians.”
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“I want to appeal to my fellow traders and shopkeepers: please support me in following the mantra of ‘Vocal for Local’. This will benefit the country, and the money spent on the goods you sell will stay within India,” he added.
PM Modi’s pitch for ‘Vocal for Local’ comes after US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs totalling to 50% on India. These include an additional 25% duty on Indian purchases of Russian oil, set to come into effect from 27 August. India has criticised the move, calling it “unjustified and unreasonable”.
“The people of the country embraced khadi with the mantra of Vocal for Local. In the same way, the nation also placed its trust in Made in India phones. Eleven years ago, we used to import most of the phones we needed. Today, the majority of Indians use Made in India phones. Every year we are producing 30–35 crore mobile phones, and we are also exporting them,” he added.
PM’s Push For Atmanirbhar Bharat
During his address to the nation on Independence Day, Prime Minister Modi stressed the ideals of Atmanirbhar Bharat, calling for self-reliance in from defence to energy, with initiatives underway in solar, hydrogen and nuclear power amid global trade uncertainties.
He emphasised that protecting the interests of the agricultural sector was non-negotiable and linked energy self-reliance to reducing import costs so that funds could be redirected to farmers and the poor. The Prime Minister made it clear that India will never compromise when it comes to the interests of its farmers, livestock rearers and fishermen.
He also announced the creation of a dedicated Reform Task Force to drive next-generation reforms. Its mandate: accelerate economic growth, cut red tape, modernise governance, and prepare Bharat for the demands of a $10 trillion economy by 2047.
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Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international…Read More
Aveek Banerjee is a Senior Sub Editor at News18. Based in Noida with a Master’s in Global Studies, Aveek has more than three years of experience in digital media and news curation, specialising in international… Read More
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