Trade, defence and diplomacy: What India paid its US lobbyists to do

SHW Partners LLC, led by ex-Trump adviser Jason Miller, was hired by the Indian Embassy to facilitate India-US trade negotiations and strategic outreach in Washington. The firm arranged meetings for Indian officials during key events like Operation Sindoor and provided policy advice to advance bilateral ties. India agreed to pay SHW Partners $150,000 per month, with FARA disclosures detailing activities from April to December 2025.