India-US trade: America top buyer of Indian electronics, seafood, apparel; goods exports to Washington surged 23.5% annually – Times of India

India-US trade: America top buyer of Indian electronics, seafood, apparel; goods exports to Washington surged 23.5% annually – Times of India

The United States continues to be among India’s top trading partners as it became the leading export destination for electronics, marine goods and readymade garments in the first quarter of FY26, reaffirming its importance in India’s external trade, according to an analysis by the commerce department.The data released by the commerce department showed that between…

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India’s trade trends: Slump in traditional exports offset by electronics surge; outflows rise ahead of tariff deadline, says GTRI – Times of India

India’s trade trends: Slump in traditional exports offset by electronics surge; outflows rise ahead of tariff deadline, says GTRI – Times of India

India’s merchandise trade data for June 2025 reveals a mixed picture, with imports declining and exports largely flat, according to a fresh analysis by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).Figures released by the ministry of commerce on Tuesday showed that merchandise exports stood at $35.14 billion, recording a marginal rise of just 0.05% compared to…

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China GDP growth beats estimates! Economy grows 5.2% in April-June quarter; exports and Trump tariff relief offer cushion – Times of India

China GDP growth beats estimates! Economy grows 5.2% in April-June quarter; exports and Trump tariff relief offer cushion – Times of India

China’s economy slowed slightly in the last quarter as US President Donald Trump’s trade war intensified, but still managed to expand at a solid 5.2% pace, the government said on Tuesday.On a quarterly basis, the world’s second-largest economy grew by 1.1%, slightly above the 0.9% rise forecast, according to National Bureau of Statistics data cited…

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Move away from US: China exports emerge strong despite Donald Trump’s tariff chaos; is the record trade surplus sustainable? – Times of India

Move away from US: China exports emerge strong despite Donald Trump’s tariff chaos; is the record trade surplus sustainable? – Times of India

China achieved a historic trade surplus of approximately $586 billion in the first six months of the year. (AI image) China seems to have diversified its export markets away from the US, reporting a record trade surplus despite the global turmoil and uncertainty created by American President Donald Trump’s tariff war.China achieved a historic trade…

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‘Make in India’ success: Chinese smartphone brands bet on India for manufacturing & exports; Indian phonemakers compete for assembly – Times of India

‘Make in India’ success: Chinese smartphone brands bet on India for manufacturing & exports; Indian phonemakers compete for assembly – Times of India

The Indian smartphone sector remains at around 150-160 million units yearly. (AI image) Chinese brands look to ‘Make in India’: Indian contract manufacturers are intensely competing in large-scale smartphone assembly, aiming to secure additional orders from Chinese brands that seek to broaden their manufacturing presence in India amidst shifting global dynamics.Chinese brands, experiencing growth and…

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Not just Apple iPhones! Android smartphone makers like Samsung, Motorola step up exports from India to US; move due to Trump’s tariff policies – Times of India

Not just Apple iPhones! Android smartphone makers like Samsung, Motorola step up exports from India to US; move due to Trump’s tariff policies – Times of India

Android phone exports from India to the US are experiencing substantial growth. (AI image) It seems that Donald Trump administration’s tariff policies are promoting not just Apple but other global smartphone makers as well to export from India to the US. Android phone exports from India to the US are experiencing substantial growth, alongside Apple’s…

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Iran-Israel conflict hits rice exporters: India’s basmati exports to Iran stranded at ports; 1,00,000 tonnes stuck – Times of India

Iran-Israel conflict hits rice exporters: India’s basmati exports to Iran stranded at ports; 1,00,000 tonnes stuck – Times of India

Basmati rice exports: The cargo remains stationed at Gujarat’s Kandla and Mundra ports. (AI image) Israel-Iran conflict impact: Approximately 1,00,000 tonnes of basmati rice bound for Iran remain stuck at Indian ports as a consequence of the Israel-Iran hostilities, according to the All India Rice Exporters Association’s statement on Monday.After Saudi Arabia, Iran stands as…

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Iran-Israel war escalation: Experts warn of cascading impact on India’s trade with West Asia; crude prices, exports at risk – Times of India

Iran-Israel war escalation: Experts warn of cascading impact on India’s trade with West Asia; crude prices, exports at risk – Times of India

The escalating war between Iran and Israel could have wide-ranging repercussions for India’s trade with the broader West Asian region, experts warned, citing early signs of export disruptions and heightened shipping and insurance risks.The conflict has already started impacting India’s trade with Iran and Israel, and any further escalation could endanger exports to countries such…

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