India

A new U.S.–India trade deal effective February 3 slashes tariffs on Indian exports from 50% to 18%, altering price competitiveness in the U.S. market and reshaping trade dynamics among China, the U.S. and India.

India and the EU signed a landmark free trade agreement on January 27, 2026, after 19 years of talks. Covering 25% of global GDP, the deal is set to reshape trade flows, supply chains and global competition.

India plans to reduce import tariffs on European cars from 110% to 40%, marking a significant opening of its automotive market. This move is part of an upcoming EU-India free trade agreement, boosting bilateral trade.

Russian Urals crude prices to China have fallen to record lows as weaker Indian demand and US sanctions pressure exports, boosting Chinese imports and reshaping Russia's oil trade flows.

India's rapid expansion of solar manufacturing capacity is reshaping its trade structure and creating significant opportunities for foreign — particularly Chinese — suppliers of high-end production equipment.

India has revoked QCOs for 21 chemical, polymer, and metal-related products after fully restoring tourist visas for Chinese citizens.

Effective May 7, 2025, China will impose anti-dumping duties on imports of cypermethrin originating from India

On May 3, India's Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued a notice announcing an immediate ban on the import of goods originating from or transiting through Pakistan.

ccording to a recent announcement by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) of India, a total of 187 Quality Control Orders (QCOs) have been issued by regulatory bodies across various sectors.

This revision represents a pragmatic approach by the Indian government to balance domestic and international interests while enhancing quality control.