A day doesn’t pass without watching reels on Instagram. To know trending topics, we open X. When we have a doubt, we turn to ChatGPT. For even the smallest bit of information, we Google it. These tech platforms have become an inseparable part of our daily lives — and notably, all of them are American companies.
However, what if the U.S. were to ban India from using these apps? — This is the question raised by prominent industrialist and RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka. Saying that even the thought of it is frightening, he shared an interesting post on X, inviting people to share their opinions on the matter. He also asked netizens to suggest what a possible Plan B could be.
People flooded his post with comments expressing varied opinions. Some said that if such a ban happened, social media addiction would drop, and productivity would increase, allowing people to spend more time with their families. Others mentioned that Indian-made alternatives like Zoho and Arattai could emerge as substitutes.
Several users felt that such a move would hurt American companies the most, as losing a massive market like India could cost them billions in revenue. Some commented that India should develop its own apps similar to China’s approach. Another user remarked that since former U.S. President Donald Trump is a businessman himself, he would never take such a decision under any circumstances.