India’s exports to China continued to rise for seven consecutive months in FY26, supported by increased shipments of petroleum products, telecom instruments and marine goods. Official trade data shows that exports to China touched USD 10.03 billion during April to October 2025, marking a strong
India’s merchandise trade deficit widened to an all-time monthly high of USD 41.68 billion in October 2025, up from USD 32.15 billion in September. The figure far exceeded market expectations of around USD 29 billion. Drivers Behind the Widening Gap Despite weak global demand, India’s merchandise exports declined by roughly 11.8% year-on-year to USD 34.38 […]
The Union Cabinet has approved a six-year Export Promotion Mission (EPM) with a total outlay of ₹25,060 crore aimed at boosting India’s export capabilities. The mission will focus on MSMEs, first-time exporters and labour-intensive industries, including textiles, leather, and handicrafts. The initiative is designed to improve India’s global trade competitiveness through
Beijing’s Ministry of Commerce of the People’s Republic of China announced on Sunday that it will temporarily suspend the ban on exports of “dual-use” items including Gallium, Germanium and Antimony to the United States. The suspension took effect immediately and will remain in place until November 27, 2026. The original export curbs had been put […]
China’s exports fell by 1.1% year-on-year in October, marking the first drop since February and a sharp reversal after an 8.3% rise in September. This contraction exceeded analysts’ expectations for growth and highlighted weakening global demand and trade disruptions. Regional Trends and Causes Exports to the United States plummeted by over 25%, while sales to […]
A large fire broke out at the import-cargo section of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on 18 October, damaging storage areas that held raw materials, finished garments and crucial product samples destined for export. The blaze forced temporary flight suspensions and disrupted operations at the country’s busiest airport. Export sector braces for impact
China’s exports of rare earth magnets dropped by 6.1% in September compared to August, with volumes falling to 5,774 metric tons from 6,146 tons. This marked the end of a three-month growth streak. Year-On-Year Growth Despite the monthly dip, shipments were still 17.5% higher than the same month last year, highlighting continuing strong global demand […]
India’s merchandise exports to the United States fell 11.9 per cent year-on-year to about US $5.5 billion in September, according to rating agency CRISIL’s October report. In August, however, US-bound exports had grown around 7 per cent. Growth in non-US markets Shipments to non-US markets expanded 10.9 per cent in September, compared to 6.6 per […]
India’s defence exports reached a record ₹23,622 crore in FY25, marking a 12 percent rise over the previous year and representing a 34-fold increase compared to FY14 levels. Private Sector Leads Export Growth Private companies emerged as the main contributors, accounting for nearly 64.5 percent of total defence exports, amounting to around ₹15,230 crore. Public […]
Russia has announced a partial ban on diesel exports and an extension of its gasoline export ban through the end of 2025. The measures are aimed at prioritising domestic fuel availability amid supply pressures. Reason Behind Move The decision follows a series of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, which disrupted refining operations and […]















