Natural Resources

India is rich in natural resources and has seen steady GDP growth of around 5.8% for 20 consecutive years. The service sector is crucial to GDP (Fiksel et al., 2021). Indian It companies provide services worldwide. Agriculture provides food and employment for many of the population (Kumar et al., 2020). Indian Textile Corporation is one of the largest textile companies in the world, with operations ranging from fiber production to ready-made garments. These include cotton, wool, silk, and synthetic textiles, making them important to domestic consumption and international exports. The balance of payments crisis of 1991 prompted the Indian government to liberalize the economy, moving toward a free market that encourages foreign investment and trade. Some of India’s natural resources include, mica, diamonds, natural gas, oil, arable land, and chromite are among the minerals found in the region. 

In addition to these products,  India has a wide range of indigenous products it can sell to the United States, such as textiles, and wooden crafts. The India textiles segment is estimated at $ 16 bn, representing about 6% of the global market. In addition to highlighting Indian culture, these products also appeal to consumers looking for sustainability and uniqueness. India can sell products to the United States by expanding trade relations with countries like Bangladesh and Nepal. The existing level of competition in the textile domain between the two countries is high. Collaborating for sustainable fashion initiatives certainly can bring unique products to the market in the United States.  With Indian craftsmanship and Bangladeshi manufacturing, both countries can produce environmentally friendly quality clothing. The Partnerships between The data also showed that the country missed its export target of $33.785 billion by 6.89%. A category-wise comparison showed that knitwear exports grew 21.94 percent to $16.960 billion in July 2020-21 as against $13.908 billion in the previous fiscal, the data showed.  

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Climate

India’s huge size and diverse geography make its Climate highly variable. This country has six main climate categories that contribute to its climatic variation. The southern region—Kerala and parts of Karnataka—has a tropical wet climate (United Nations, n.d.). This area has year-round high temperatures and abundant precipitation. Central and northern India have tropical wet and dry climates. The rainy and dry seasons are distinct (Brahmananda Rao et al., 2021). The Southwest Monsoon causes heavy rain from June through September. The dry season, from October to May, is cooler and drier. Gujarat, Rajasthan, and the Deccan Plateau have semi-arid climates. Summers are hot, and winters are frigid in these places. Rajasthan’s west is arid (Salunke et al., 2023). Summer heat and scant rainfall define this area

 The Indo-Gangetic lowlands and northern India are subtropical and humid. Summers are hot, monsoons are wet, and winters are mild. Alpine climates dominate the Himalayas (Monsoon & Gupta, n.d.). The winters in these areas are cold and snowy. India’s Southwest Monsoon, from June to September, is a major weather trend. Precipitation keeps agricultural and water resources alive. (Yale Program on climate change communication, 2022). However, certain regions may flood.

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Geography

 “India, is a country that occupies the greater part of South Asia. It is made up of 28 states and eight union territories, and its national capital is New Delhi” (Calkins & Allchin, 2018). India’s geography is incredibly diverse, featuring everything from the towering Himalayas in the north to the fertile Indo-Gangetic Plain, the dry Thar Desert in the northwest, and the lush Western Ghats on the west coast. It has a mix of tropical climates with wet and dry areas, and the northern parts experience a humid tropical climate. As National Geographic (2014) notes, India is surrounded by water on three sides, bordered by the Bay of Bengal to the southeast and the Arabian Sea to the southwest, with the Himalayas rising in the north. The central region includes the high Deccan Plateau, while the eastern coast is known for its river deltas and tropical islands like the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. India is flanked by the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean and shares borders with several countries, such as “borders with Bangladesh, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Pakistan in the north” (India: Discover its Diverse Climate and Geography, 2019).

 “The Constitution of India recognizes 22 languages as scheduled languages, including Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, Marathi, Tamil, Urdu, and others” (Vedanta, 2024). The country is well-known for its vibrant traditions, regional fashions, and different wear preferences, which represent the several states’ languages, religions, and customs. Traditional clothing like saris, dhotis, and kurta-pajamas, for example, vary widely between regions, appealing to both local and worldwide markets. “The buzzing cities of Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, and Delhi contain a melting pot of rapid economic development and technological innovation, with a notable example being the continually expanding telecommunications sector” (Scroope, 2018). The interrelationship of urban areas like Mumbai and Delhi attracts individuals from rural regions seeking opportunities, while those rural areas contribute crucial food and supplies to the city.

Economically, India is a member of the G8, and it is widely acknowledged as an active rising market that influences global economic trends essential to the G8. With its rapid economic expansion and large customer base, India has a considerable effect on global economic dynamics. Furthermore, India’s participation in sustainable development projects aligns with the G8’s priorities for climate change, energy security, and environmental sustainability