India’s Merchandise Trade Reaches Record Levels Amid Strong Domestic Demand
India's merchandise trade exceeded USD 1.2 trillion in 2025, with exports remaining resilient and imports continuing to expand through 2026
India Continues to Attract Long-Term Capital Amid Uneven Global Investment Flows
Global FDI rose to USD 1.62 trillion in 2025, with Asia remaining the largest destination and India attracting record inflows
China’s EV Industry Is Shifting From Domestic Scale to Global Expansion
China is the world’s dominant EV market, and surging exports and diversifying overseas sales are extending its reach across global markets
China’s PMI Indicators Point to Uneven Momentum and Rising Cost Pressures in 2026
Manufacturing activity remained close to expansion in early 2026, while weaker export orders and raw material prices pressure the economy
China’s Clean Tech Export Surge Is Reshaping Global Industrial Supply Chains
Rapid growth in batteries, EVs and solar technologies is reinforcing China’s position at the centre of global clean energy supply chains.
Rare Earths Supply Chain Remains China-Controlled Despite Diversification Efforts
The U.S. is growing mine output, but no producer yet challenges China’s export and refining leverage.
China’s Imports Hit Record Levels in Early 2026, Led by Tech and Industrial Inputs
Rising imports of semiconductors, energy and industrial inputs point to renewed industrial activity.
The World Mines With Chinese Equipment: Scale in Core Inputs, Growth in High-Value Segments
China is no longer just a low-cost supplier; it now leads in high-growth segments while maintaining scale in consumables and components.
The World’s Most Strategic Supply Chain Is Highly Concentrated and Interdependent
Integrated circuits exceed USD 1 trillion in global trade, with supply concentrated in Asia and demand in China, reinforcing structural dependencies.
The Specialised Industrial Zones Driving China’s Trade
A small group of highly specialised zones anchors China’s trade machine.