
How India sprung back after US sanctions 27 years ago
Published on: Aug. 28, 2025, 8 a.m. | Source: India Today
From economic sanctions to reciprocal tariffs, the US has many a time tried to pressurise India through aid cuts, blocking international loans, and bans on technology transfers. Yet, deft Indian diplomacy and indigenous growt not only ensured the rollback of these punitive actions but also resulted in stronger bilateral ties. Here's how India, over 25 years ago, shrugged off American sanctions and emerged stronger.