India's imports from China cross $80 billion in H1 2026
India's imports from China soared to $80 billion in the first half of 2026, while exports to China rose 37%. Two-way bilateral trade reached $91.72 billion after six months, a 23.6% rise year-on-year, putting it on track to surpass the record $155.62 billion recorded in 2025.
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- Imports from China: $80 billion in H1 2026; exports up 37%.
- Two-way trade: $91.72 billion in six months, up 23.6% year-on-year.
- Record annual trade of $155.62 billion was set in 2025.
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