<p>India and South Korea are undertaking a strategic reassessment to align with evolving dynamics in response to pervasive supply chain disruptions from the global pandemic. India strategically directs efforts towards establishing domestically centred supply chains, underlining its commitment to attaining economic self-sufficiency. Concurrently, South Korea is adopting a risk mitigation strategy in the supply chain domain by accentuating the cultivation of robust self-reliance and fostering economic diversification, specifically focusing on augmenting economic ties with India. In this context, the present study endeavours to scrutinise the trade and investment nexus between India and South Korea, identifying prospective sectors to engage in a value chain integration between the two nations<i>.</i></p>