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Monday, February 2, 2026
TopicTrade surplus

Topic: trade surplus

India’s trade deficit with China widens as Beijing hits record $1.2tn trade surplus despite Trump tariffs

China’s exports to India have grown by 13.46 per cent between the first nine months of the 2024-2025 financial year and the 2025-26 financial year, according to the latest trade data.

Watch CutTheClutter: China’s weaponisation of trade & the $1 trillion surplus

In Episode 1588, ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains how China used trade as an agent of growth & what it means for the world, particularly India & US.

India enjoys healthy trade surplus with Bangladesh. The political crisis can hurt trade, FTA chances

Bangladesh, a major export market for India, is already grappling with inflation & unemployment. The unrest can worsen the situation, impacting import demand.

Trade in rupee can’t afford speed breakers from govt. RBI also needs to take care of a hitch

While RBI move to allow export/import to be invoiced in Indian rupee will solve some problems, there is no guarantee it will circumvent payment issues with Iran or Russia.

Trump’s trade war spurs India to import more oil, drones from US

India is among partner countries seeking to allay U.S. trade deficit fears by increasing imports as the Trump administration redraws bilateral trade plans and seeks to alter world trade norms.

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From populism to productivity—why the Budget 2026 makes a structural turn

The Budget proposals seek to balance sustained high economic growth with fiscal discipline and structural transformation.

Sitharaman proposes a new National Institute of Design in eastern India. ‘A good push’

The Indian fashion design industry had a market value of approximately ₹15.1 lakh crore in 2023 and is expected to reach around Rs 45.3 lakh crore by 2032.

10X Budget beef-up for Intelligence Bureau capex, after Pahalgam & Red Fort terror attacks

After lapses exposed by terror attacks at Pahalgam and Delhi's Red Fort, Centre has hiked Intelligence Bureau's expenditure for investments in long-term assets from Rs 257 cr to Rs 2,549 cr. 

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.