India Exports to China Rise 36 Percent in Six Months
India increased exports to China by 36.07 percent between April and September 2026, as the government seeks reciprocal market access and expanded trade with ASEAN.
India's exports to China grew 36.07 percent between April and September 2026-27, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Bilateral trade between the two nations rose nearly 29 percent year-on-year to $91.76 billion during the first half of the period, establishing China as India's largest trading partner despite a trade deficit that reached $99.19 billion in 2025-26.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India intends to become a major exporter of goods and services to China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. While Goyal acknowledged China as a critical source of raw materials and intermediate goods, he stated that India will utilize established judicial processes to address unfair pricing and market practices.
India is concurrently pursuing trade negotiations with the European Union, the United States, Canada, and Chile, and has initiated talks with the Southern African Customs Union. These efforts coincide with diplomatic engagement between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping to stabilize bilateral relations.
