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market news · 11 September 2026
Xi Jinping's First India Visit Since 2019: What the Modi-Xi Meeting Means If You're Sourcing from China
Xi Jinping meets Modi in New Delhi this weekend for his first India visit since 2019, with trade imbalances headlining the BRICS summit agenda. Here's what the highest-level India-China meeting in years means if you're sourcing from Chinese suppliers right now.
trade policy · 31 August 2026
Union Budget 2026: What the Customs Duty Changes Mean If You Import from China
Budget 2026-27 rewrote part of India's customs tariff schedule from February 2, 2026 - personal import duty cut, dozens of critical minerals moved to zero duty, a few categories taxed more heavily. Here's what actually matters if you import from China.
travel & logistics · 31 August 2026
Direct India-China Flights Are Back: What It Means for Sourcing Trips to China
Direct flights between India and China have resumed after a five-year gap, and business visa processing for Chinese professionals is now down to about four weeks. Here's what's changed for buyers who want to visit suppliers in person.
Trade fairs · 24 August 2026
Canton Fair Autumn 2026: Dates, Phases, and What Indian Buyers Should Know
The 140th Canton Fair runs October 15 to November 4, 2026, in three phases. Here's what Indian buyers sourcing from China should know before planning a visit.
market news · 24 August 2026
China Is Now India's Largest Trading Partner Again — What It Means If You're Sourcing from China
China has overtaken the US as India's largest trading partner in FY26, with two-way trade topping $151 billion. Here's what the renewed India-China trade thaw means for Indian businesses sourcing products from China.