Key facts
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Mumbai and Jamnagar, bypassing New Delhi on his recent trip to India.
- Rubio met with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and business leaders, including Reliance chair Mukesh Ambani.
- A key objective was to encourage India to process more Venezuelan crude to help lower US gasoline prices.
- The US has reversed its stance on Pakistan, embracing the country after a conflict with India.
- Bilateral trade between India and the US reached a record $68 billion in 2025.
- US companies pledged $68 billion in AI infrastructure investment in India.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent visit to India focused on economic and energy ties, with stops in Mumbai and Jamnagar rather than the capital, New Delhi. The trip, which included meetings with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Reliance chair Mukesh Ambani, aimed to foster business deals and encourage India to process more Venezuelan crude oil to help lower US gasoline prices. This visit occurs as the Trump administration navigates complex US-India relations, characterized by trade disputes and a notable shift in US policy towards Pakistan.