India has implemented new quality norms for smartphone screen protectors that will take effect in 2027. The government aims to prevent low-quality imports from harming local manufacturers who have established production capacities. Electronics and Information…
Importers have booked more than 200,000 tonnes of Indian wheat since Dhaka lifted restrictions in August, as disruptions to Black Sea trade push buyers to seek alternative supplies

Explore India's evolving trade dynamics with China, highlighting growth, trade deficits, and dependence on critical imports.

China accounted for 36% of India's auto component imports in FY26 as the sector grew 12.7% to ₹7.60 lakh crore, according to ACMA.
India's thermal coal imports have reached a four-year low. This decline is attributed to higher domestic coal output and a significant rise in renewable energy generation. The country is actively reducing its dependence on imported coal for power. Increased l…
Indian traders have cancelled 25,000 metric tons of soymeal export contracts. This is the first time since 2021. They have also booked 80,000 tons of imports from African countries. Soaring domestic prices have reversed trade flows. This shift helps North and…
India is set for a robust Kharif season with ample fertilizer supplies. Domestic production and imports have ensured comfortable stock levels. Over 200 lakh tonne of fertilizers are currently available, exceeding 50 percent of the projected demand. This proac…

China appears to continue sending crude into strategic and commercial reserves despite the plunge in its imports and the world’s biggest-ever supply shock. China likely sent 430,000 barrels per day (bpd) of crude to reserves last month, according to estimates…
India's edible oil imports are a significant economic concern. The Solvent Extractors' Association of India urges increased domestic oilseed production and smarter consumption. These steps are vital for national economic and strategic resilience. The indust…
If necessary, the government can impose higher duties or selective restrictions to curb such imports. India's merchandise trade deficit widened to $28.4 billion in April, from $20.7 billion in March, adding to balance of payments concerns amid portfolio outfl…