Globalisation has had a multi-dimensional impact on India, affecting its political, economic, and cultural spheres. The impact has been uneven, affecting some sections of society more than others. India has experienced economic liberalisation, which has led to the entry of multinationals into the country. This has generated resistance from various quarters, including left-wing protests through political parties and forums like the Indian Social Forum. Trade unions representing industrial workforce and farmer interests have organised protests against multinational corporations. Additionally, the patenting of plants like Neem by American and European firms has generated considerable opposition.

On the cultural front, globalisation has created new employment opportunities, such as in the BPO sector, but has also brought challenges. Call centre workers often face irate and abusive callers from countries like America, who express hostility upon realising their calls have been routed to India. This reflects the cultural tensions that globalisation can create.

India has, in turn, been impacting globalisation in significant ways. The context notes that flows pertaining to the movement of capital, commodities, ideas and people go back several centuries in Indian history, showing India's long-standing engagement with global interconnectedness. Social movements in India form part of the broader resistance to globalisation, helping people make sense of the world and dealing with matters that trouble them. India's resistance contributes to global debates on the nature and consequences of globalisation.