2026

Currency fluctuations are no longer just figures on a screen when it comes to doing business between India and China. They are going straight to the bottom line of businesses, from large exporters to small importers struggling to keep expenses in line. The yuan-rupee dance has become more volatile in 2025, transforming the way Indian

The world economy in 2025 is experiencing a tectonic shift from trade wars to talent wars, particularly as India and China compete for a technological and research edge and for control over global flows of knowledge. The competition today is not so much about who produces the most devices as it is about who wins

The hope of the global supply of electronics, machinery, and luxury goods being dominated by the surge of the grey market in 2025 is not only a headline, but a reality that has shaped the global supply of such products to the greatest extent in the history of the world. Have you ever encountered a high-end timepiece

India’s position as a global leader in diamond and drug exports, particularly to China, is one of the more unbelievable trade stories of 2025. By rugged competition and similar export profiles in most sectors, Indian firms consistently dominate these two categories where others fail. What is the magic ingredient, and what can other exporters learn? 

The struggle between India and China for technology leadership is not taking place solely in corporate boardrooms or press releases. It is at factory shop floors, in lines of code, and on the glass of solar cells or the teeth of plastic equipment. The battle of the intelligent manufacturing technology stack – industrial IoT, automation,

The world has entered 2025, marking a new beginning in the history of world trade. India has been in the middle of the trade winds since the US increased tariffs on Chinese goods to over 100%- yes, that is what you read. Flowers such as textiles, toys, and auto parts have found a new opportunity

Let us begin by some facts that may come as a surprise. In FY25, India imported a record 53,748 metric tonnes of rare-earth magnets. This was only half of what it was just two years ago. Why the dramatic spike? The reason is that Indian manufacturing cannot operate without these super-powerful magnets, many of which are of Chinese origin.    China

India’s export tale in 2025 is not only about China-bashing but also about a savvy partnership within Chinese value chains. This is a new path to expansion, and it’s less about direct rivalry and more about getting on board with Chinese B2B networks and delivering precisely what Chinese producers desire. The outcome? Indian exporters of jewelry, pharmaceuticals, and