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’s complex energy politics that have shaped Delhi’s recent engagement with Washington, Moscow and Tehran.
Rubio’s 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’s foreign policy. As Indian companies acquire greater economic weight and wider global reach, they are becoming an important part of India’s diplomatic arsenal, much like in other large nations.
The relationship between American business and foreign policy was captured in the adage: ‘what is good for General Motors is good for America’. 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.