China’s dominant role in India’s import basket, particularly in critical sectors like electronics, energy, and pharmaceuticals, presents a serious challenge in a time when trade is often used as a geopolitical instrument. However, the degree of vulnerability varies across sectors. By applying a risk-impact framework, CATR finds that India’s exposure...
China’s sweeping export restrictions on rare earth magnets have triggered a global supply chain crisis, exposing the vulnerability of industries from electric vehicles to defense. For India, which relies heavily on Chinese imports for these critical materials, the move has served as a wake-up call. In response, India is accelerating...
Dr. Nilanjan Banik, Program Chair at Mahindra University, sees US tariff actions as a move to correct trade imbalances and reduce reliance on China. While this disrupts global supply chains and WTO-led governance, it also accelerates the China+1 strategy. India must enhance trade logistics and streamline regulations to benefit. At...
The rise of dark factories—fully automated, AI-powered facilities operating without human presence—marks a transformative shift in modern manufacturing. These “lights-out” factories, equipped with robots and IoT systems, can function 24/7, maximizing efficiency while minimizing labor costs. As industries worldwide embrace automation, dark factories are redefining production norms. Yet, this evolution...
The United States has increased trade tensions by imposing new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, and China. These include 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods and 20% on Chinese products, leading to a sharp drop across global stock markets and strong reactions from these countries, hitting back with...
India has recently surpassed China as a key destination for clean technology funding, reflecting its growing emphasis on renewable energy and sustainable innovation. In Q3 2024, India attracted US$ 2.4 billion in clean tech deals, over four times China’s figures for the same period, and second only to the U.S....
At the BRICS summit in Kazan, member countries made significant strides toward de-dollarization, aiming to reduce their reliance on the U.S. dollar for international transactions. This initiative was underscored by the unveiling of a symbolic BRICS banknote featuring the flags of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, signaling a...
European Union is cracking down on goods made with forced labor. These new rules would empower customs authorities in EU countries to take products off the market, if they are found to have been made using forced labor. Primarily focusing on China, they address mounting evidence indicating Beijing’s utilization of...
With China’s edutech industry facing major restrictions through the “Double Reduction Policy”, India has an opportunity to emerge as a global edutech hub. The edutech sector is rapidly growing in India, attracting global investments and partnerships. India’s coexistence of public and private sectors in education, coupled with its historical leadership...
India is among the top five producers and the fourth largest consumer globally. However, the country is ranked 16th in exports, which were valued at US$ 2.86 billion in 2021-22. In order to establish a robust international presence, India must tackle various challenges that hinder its progress. The research division...
India Business & Trade is a thought leadership initiative of the Trade Promotion Council of India, a premier trade promotion body recognised by the Department of Commerce, Government of India.
India Business & Trade
M-62, Saket, New Delhi-110064, India
Stay ahead in the dynamic world of trade and commerce with India Business & Trade’s weekly newsletter.
Copyright © 2026 India Business & Trade. All Rights Reserved
