India's Electronics Trade Deficit Grows Amid Rising Dependence on Chinese Imports
India's trade deficit narrowed in August mainly due to reduced imports, but electronics imports remain a growing concern, now rivaling oil in impact. The electronics trade deficit reached about $8 billion in August and nearly $40 billion since April. India's dependence on Chinese imports has increased, with China dominating supply in many product categories, especially electronics like integrated circuits and display modules. While non-oil exports have grown steadily, the structural trade deficit with China in electronics goods has doubled since 2019, highlighting challenges in domestic manufacturing and import reliance.
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theprint broke this story on 18 Sept, 04:52 am. Other outlets followed.