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India’s trade deficit with China crosses $100 billion in 2026
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India buys $125 billion from China but sells under $20 billion: the deficit GS-III keeps testing
India's two-way trade with China between January and September 2026 rose 25.4 per cent to $144.45 billion, while imports from China rose 23.3 per cent to $125.19 billion. The widening gap has pushed India's trade deficit with China above $100 billion for the year.
Why it matters: general awareness
What you need to know
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India's two-way trade with China between January and September 2026 rose 25.4 per cent to $144.45 billion, while imports from China rose 23.3 per cent to $125.19 billion.
The widening gap has pushed India's trade deficit with China above $100 billion for the year.
ஆதாரங்கள்: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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Remember these
- India-China two-way trade, Jan-Sep 2026: $144.45 billion, up 25.4 per cent
- Imports from China, Jan-Sep 2026: $125.19 billion, up 23.3 per cent
- Implied exports to China are about $19 billion, so the deficit exceeds $100 billion
- Trade deficit = value of imports minus value of exports; it widens the current account deficit
- Key import baskets from China include electronics, machinery, chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients
ப்ரிலிம்ஸ் · மெயின்ஸ்
How the exam will ask it
ப்ரிலிம்ஸ்
- Trade deficit is the excess of merchandise imports over merchandise exports, and it is a component of the current account balance.
- A persistent bilateral trade deficit with one country can create supply-chain dependence in sectors such as electronics and pharmaceutical ingredients.
- The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes aim to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce import dependence.
- Anti-dumping duties are imposed by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) recommendation to counter below-cost imports.
மெயின்ஸ்
GS-III (external sector) and GS-II (bilateral relations): a rising import dependence on China widens the trade deficit and exposes supply chains to geopolitical risk. Policy responses include PLI schemes, anti-dumping duties, quality control orders and FTA diversification. The way forward is to build domestic manufacturing capacity, diversify import sources and raise exports of competitive goods to China.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
Consider the following statements about vehicular emission norms in India:
- Bharat Stage VI norms were introduced nationwide in April 2020.
- Bharat Stage V norms were implemented nationwide in 2018 before the shift to Bharat Stage VI.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
விடையைக் காட்டு
விடை: A — 1 only is correct. Only statement 1 is correct. India introduced BS-VI nationwide in April 2020 and skipped BS-V altogether, moving directly from BS-IV.
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