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China
India-China trade corridor: $118.0B bilateral trade, $3.2B FDI into India.
$118.0B
Trade with India
+6.8% YoY
$17.79T
GDP
Nominal
$3.2B
FDI into India
Cumulative
+$14.2B
Trade balance
India surplus
Top exports to China
- Pharmaceuticals
- Textiles and apparel
- Auto components
Top imports from China
- Chemicals
- Plastics
- Fertilisers
Key sectors
Trade corridor with India
2025: $118.0B · 5-yr CAGR 14.0%
Goods trade in USD billion, illustrative demo figures.
Latest China stories
Trade3h ago6 min read
India-China bilateral trade hits a new quarterly high
FDI6h ago7 min read
China investors commit fresh capital to Indian manufacturing
Policy9h ago3 min read
Revised tariff schedule for India-China goods notified
Technology12h ago4 min read
India and China deepen cooperation on digital and AI standards
Policy and tariff watch
| Measure | Change | Status | Date | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import duty on engineering goods | 2% to 3% | In force | Jan 2026 | |
| Rules of origin certification | Digital certificates mandatory | Notified | Mar 2026 | |
| Pharma regulatory recognition | Mutual recognition under review | Consultation | Jun 2026 | |
| Agri products SPS standards | Revised residue limits | Proposed | Sep 2026 | |
| Trade agreement round | Round 2 of negotiations | Negotiating | Dec 2026 |
Upcoming events and delegations
Forum
India-China Business Forum
Nov 2026 · New Delhi
Delegation
Trade delegation to China
Jan 2027 · China
Buyer meet
China buyers-sellers meet
Feb 2027 · Mumbai
Policy
Joint working group on market access
Apr 2027 · Virtual
Opportunity sectors
💡S54Startups & Innovation8% projected demand growth♻️S59Waste Management & Circular Economy8% projected demand growth🐄S04Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries8% projected demand growth🧬S09Biotechnology19% projected demand growth🏷️S14Consumer Brands24% projected demand growth🛒S19E-Commerce27% projected demand growth