With the US accounting for nearly 18% of India’s total exports, the proposed 50% tariff could deliver a severe blow, especially to small businesses. A sudden halt in exports would disrupt their cash flows, and for those who’ve borrowed from banks, repayment could quickly become a challenge. The impact won’t just be economic; it could spiral into a deeper credit strain. This is the time for India Inc and the government to help these exporters out in whatever way possible.