11-05-2025
Operation Sindoor: Tensions rise across borders and boardrooms as India's business & policy voices respond to post-ceasefire developments
Following Operation Sindoor and a May 10 ceasefire between India and Pakistan, Indian business leaders expressed mixed reactions—ranging from praise for PM Modi's strong stance to deep scepticism about Pakistan's reliability. Many emphasised India's new zero-tolerance policy on terrorism and growing alignment with global powers like the US.
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In the wake of Operation Sindoor and the recent ceasefire between India and Pakistan, tensions are simmering not just on the battlefield but within India's business and policy circles. Prominent figures from the entrepreneurial and economic sectors are sharing their views on social media, offering a mix of support, scepticism, and strategic and Pakistan announcement a ceasefire agreement on May 10 which drew varied reactions. Former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, underscoring India's peace-through-strength approach.'Under PM @narendramodi's decisive leadership, we've shown the world that any act of terror will be seen as a war against the nation and met with firm action, resolve, and at a huge cost to the perpetrators. A strong India is a safe India,' Kant also emerged. Jiten Parmar, cofounder of Aurum Capital, remarked on Pakistan's reliability:'And it lasted 3 hours. 🤔 Snakes and Pak can never be trusted,' he tweeted, reflecting concerns about the fragility of ceasefire agreements. Ritesh Malik , founder of Innov8, pointed to Pakistan's political instability as a continuing risk, stressing that inconsistent leadership has historically harmed cofounder Kunal Bahl highlighted a shift in India's security stance post-Operation Sindoor, noting a strengthened alignment with the US on counter-terrorism. 'The big win is that we have now set the very overt paradigm (seemingly with US agreement) that an Act of Terror = Act of War. Zero tolerance henceforth,' Bahl Vembu, founder of Zoho, echoed this sentiment, crediting PM Modi for strengthening India's global position and isolating Pakistan diplomatically.'It is the strength and resolve of our Prime Minister Modi-ji whose global standing enabled us to isolate Pakistan on the world stage,' Vembu tweeted.
