From importer to supplier? India's changing trade equation with China as exports rise by 37%

For years, India has largely been seen as a major importer of Chinese goods. But new data suggests that equation is beginning to change. Engineering exports to China surged 74% year-on-year in June 2026, while electronics component exports to China reached ₹35,000 crore last year. As India expands domestic manufacturing and moves up the value chain, exports of higher-value products are gaining momentum. The story also comes as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visits Beijing to deepen bilateral engagement, even as India continues to maintain that peace along the Line of Actual Control remains essential for normal ties. Watch the full analysis.