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India is promoting domestic tech to replace U.S. software amid trade tensions and tariffs.
In October 2025, Indian government ministers are advancing a national push for domestic technology, promoting homegrown alternatives to U.S. software like Google and Microsoft amid rising trade tensions and a U.S. 50% tariff on Indian imports.
The initiative, part of the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" strategy, aims to strengthen digital sovereignty, enhance data security, and support Indian innovation across sectors including operating systems, email, mapping, and cybersecurity.
While specific platforms and rollout timelines remain unclear, the government has already adopted Zoho for official tools and demonstrated MapmyIndia’s maps.
Efforts include developing open-source solutions like BharatDB and encouraging smartphone pre-installation of Indian apps, with officials emphasizing usability and sustainability over mandatory adoption.
India está promoviendo tecnología doméstica para reemplazar el software estadounidense en medio de tensiones comerciales y aranceles.