The Economic Times

ET World Leaders Forum 2026: Just in time is over, says Jaishankar on why a riskier world needs a just in case approach

The world faces heightened uncertainty as the old global order unravels. Countries and businesses must build resilience into their economic strategies now. The 'just in time' era is over, replaced by a 'just in case' approach. Strengthening domestic capabilities like 'Make in India' is a de-risking strategy. Diversifying trade agreements also forms a crucial part of this plan.