India faced failures, setbacks in 2025: Financial Times
New Delhi: The annual review of the Financial Times has revealed that the year 2025 proved to be a year of failures and setbacks for India rather than stability or strong progress.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the Financial Times report highlights that India remained under pressure throughout the year due to Pakistan-India military tensions, trade confrontations with the United States, a deadly aircraft accident, currency weakness, and growing economic uncertainty.
The Financial Times says due to failed strategic autonomy, India was compelled to simultaneously maintain relations with the United States, China, and Russia.
The report adds that the US-India trade agreement was postponed several times, while the imposition of American tariffs placed additional economic pressure on India. Similarly, limited implementation of GST reforms also hindered economic growth. It further said that the Indian rupee continued to depreciate against the US dollar during 2025.
Experts say the long-term outcome of Pakistan-India tensions emerged not in the form of Indian military dominance, but as a visible shift in Washington’s policy. They note that US President Donald Trump taking credit for the ceasefire and the growing contacts with Pakistan’s military leadership were described by the Financial Times as a diplomatic setback for India.
Experts further state India’s economic and diplomatic space in the United States has significantly narrowed, reflecting its weakened position. They warn that further depreciation of the rupee and rising oil prices could deepen India’s economic crisis.
According to analysts, the failure of US-India trade agreements highlights gaps in India’s global economic credibility. They add that in 2025, India appeared to endure problems rather than resolve them.
Experts say that in the context of internal weaknesses, regional tensions, and mounting global pressure, the year 2026 is shaping up to be an even greater challenge for India.
