By C. Raja Mohan
Oct 21, 2026
The significance of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to the Reliance refinery in Jamnagar on Wednesday will extend beyond the familiar debate over India-US relations. Jamnagar offers a window into India鈥檚 complex energy politics that have shaped Delhi鈥檚 recent engagement with Washington, Moscow and Tehran.聽
Rubio鈥檚 interaction with the Tatas and Adanis in Mumbai and his talks with Mukesh Ambani in Jamnagar also highlight the growing connection between the Indian capital and the nation鈥檚 foreign policy. As Indian companies acquire greater economic weight and wider global reach, they are becoming an important part of India鈥檚 diplomatic arsenal, much like in other large nations.
The relationship between American business and foreign policy was captured in the adage: 鈥榳hat is good for General Motors is good for America鈥�. General Motors no longer occupies the commanding position it once did, but the principle remains relevant. American finance and technology companies loom large in US foreign policy today.