Jaishankar said diversification should form a key part of how businesses respond to a more uncertain global environment and this strategy should be built into the plans. "We are finding a very distorted energy market, a very distorted fertiliser market, very distorted shipping. Because the choke points are creating distortions, I would say distrust and diversify, which is to assume that things may not go right, build it into your plans," he said.

S Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister, has outlined a vital four-part framework tailored for businesses and policymakers. Highlighting the necessity of de-risking and…

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S Jaishankar describes a global economy increasingly shaped by competition, conflicts and strategic chokepoints. He advises businesses to de-risk and diversify, build greater…

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar assesses a world shaped by competition, conflict and strategic chokepoints. At ET WLF 2026, he discusses Russia, China, the Gulf, Pakistan,…

Jaishankar said diversification should form a key part of how businesses respond to a more uncertain global environment and this strategy should be built into the plans. "We are…