India faces severe, interconnected economic pressures, including global monetary tightening, high oil prices, US tariffs, deficient monsoons, and a widening trade deficit. Warnings from officials underscore the lack of "quick fixes," as these pressures narrow policymakers' choices. The author advocates a dual approach: immediate relief for the vulnerable combined with lasting adjustments. Key strategies involve securing essential supplies, transparent food stock management, orderly exchange-rate adjustments, and containing unfunded commitments. Building resilience requires stronger exports, predictable investment rules, and employment-intensive growth, acknowledging limited immediate global relief.