The Product Lens

 Prime Minister Modi and President Trump recently wrapped up a meeting centered on strengthening trade and defense ties . Viewed through a Product Manager’s lens, this meeting can be seen as a strategic alignment of two major stakeholders to enhance their joint product offering (the U.S.-India partnership) . Here’s how: 🛠️ 1. Upgrading the Product Portfolio: Advanced Defense Procurement India aims to bolster its defense capabilities with the potential acquisition of advanced U.S. defense systems like F-35 fighter jets and cutting-edge surveillance technology. PM Analogy: Think of this as a product team integrating premium features to stay competitive in a crowded market. With these upgrades, India is ensuring its “product” (national defense) remains resilient and future-ready. Potential Challenge: Cost vs. benefit. Just like investing in expensive new features, procurement of high-end defense tech could stretch budgets. PMs would consider MVP integrations first , followed by...

 📢 Trump’s Latest Tariffs – A Product Manager’s Perspective In February 2025 , President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports , with no exceptions for allies . The goal? Boost domestic manufacturing by making imports more expensive. Let’s analyze this like a Product Manager making a strategic business decision —using a payment gateway as our product analogy . 💰 Revenue & Supply Strategy: Tariffs as a Feature Shift This is like a payment gateway deciding to reduce reliance on third-party fraud detection tools by building an in-house risk management system . Instead of paying external vendors (foreign suppliers) for fraud prevention , the company (the U.S.) is incentivizing internal development (domestic production) —even if it means short-term cost increases for merchants (businesses and consumers). ✅ Potential Wins (Short-Term Gains & Strategic Bets) 🔹 Higher Revenue (Tariff Collections 💰) 📌 Analogy: This is like a payment gateway charging hi...

 The Indian government just launched its latest version update—Union Budget 2025 . As product managers, we know that every great product release (or budget) needs: ✅ A Clear Vision ✅ User-Centric Thinking ✅ Data-Driven Decisions ✅ A Balance Between Short-Term Wins & Long-Term Growth So, what if we analyzed this year’s budget like a product roadmap? Here’s what we found: 🏗 1. The Budget’s Vision: "Inclusive Growth & Economic Resilience" Every PM sets a North Star metric —for this budget, it’s GDP growth . But a great roadmap isn’t just about the North Star. Key supporting objectives include: 🔹 Job Creation – Driving employment through manufacturing & digital sectors 🔹 Inflation Control – Keeping costs stable to maintain consumer confidence 💡 PM’s Take: The focus on tax cuts is like reducing the friction in user onboarding. It encourages spending but raises concerns—will there be enough resources for long-term development? 📊 2. Key Features (Budget Announc...