India flags trade concerns, market access barriers; China reacts

China has acknowledged India's concerns regarding trade barriers and the growing trade deficit during recent discussions. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India's challenges in accessing the Chinese market for its products. The trade deficit with China widened significantly, reaching $105.93 billion in the first nine months of the year.
India is striving to improve bilateral trade ties with China through negotiations and ongoing discussions.
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- yashasvi vasistha
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- Friday, 16 October 2026, 8:29 pm IST
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