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India’s China imports jump sharply in engineering, textiles, toys
India's imports from China of engineering goods, textiles and toys recorded a sizeable increase in 2025-26, the Commerce Ministry told the Lok Sabha on August 11. Engineering goods imports rose 18.6 per…
The Story in Brief
India's imports from China of engineering goods, textiles and toys recorded a sizeable increase in 2025-26, the Commerce Ministry told the Lok Sabha on August 11. Engineering goods imports rose 18.6 per cent to $75.82 billion from $63.95 billion in 2024-25. Textile imports grew 22.5 per cent to $4.46 billion, while toy imports rose 20.7 per cent to $350 million.
Total imports from China hit a record $131.63 billion in FY26, making up 16.96 per cent of India's total imports. The trade deficit with China stood at $112.16 billion. The government said imports include raw materials, intermediate goods and capital equipment essential for clean energy and electronics. It also cited quality control measures and anti-dumping probes to counter duty evasion and sub-standard goods.
The Indian Opinion
The numbers confirm what Tamil Nadu's MSME clusters have been saying for years: cheap Chinese goods are flooding in, and 'Make in India' cannot compete on price alone. Yet the government's answer, stricter quality norms and anti-dumping duties, sounds familiar without a track record of results. Watch how many QCOs are actually enforced this year and whether the trade deficit crosses Rs 9 lakh crore. That will tell us if words meet action.
Source: thehindubusinessline.com
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