<h1>India as trusted partner for growth through trade deals and diaspora-driven cultural and economic partnerships.</h1> India is presented as a trusted partner for growth evidenced by recent trade agreements with multiple partners, with trust framed as a core economic asset. The Indian diaspora in Malaysia functions as a bridge for bilateral ties; cultural and educational initiatives such as the Thiruvalluvar Chair and proposed Thiruvalluvar Centre are highlighted. The India-Malaysia relationship is summarised by the acronym IMPACT, encompassing economic cooperation, people-to-people contact, tourism, and cultural diplomacy reinforced by leadership-level engagement.