India's global toy story is turning a page, and the numbers back it up. This week, finance minister nirmala sitharaman confirmed toy exports hit 186 million dollars in fy 2025-26, reaching 153 countries, while imports have fallen 71 percent between 2019 and 2026.

India's toy pivot: Import killer, export bet

Onion farmers in Nashik are facing a severe economic crisis as prices crash to as low as ₹1 per kilogram. The ongoing West Asia conflict has disrupted export routes and demand, hitting Indian onion shipments hard. Farmers say they are struggling to recover production costs, while exporters report heavy losses. The situation has raised fresh concerns over how global geopolitical tensions are directly impacting rural livelihoods and India’s agricultural economy.

West Asia War Hits Indian Onion Exports, Farmers Face Major Losses

China vowed to resist what it called Japan's "reckless militarisation" after Tokyo eased decades-old arms export rules, as it seeks to enter the international weapons market. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi argues that Japan must relax its rules on weapons exports to bolster national defence while also trying to boost the domestic arms industry as a driver of economic growth.


Japan Prepares for Arms Market Export Boom, Lifts 8-Decade Ban

Global industries are bracing for a major supply shock as China prepares to halt sulphuric acid exports from May. Prices have already surged sharply, with sulphur rising nearly 70% and sulphuric acid witnessing massive spikes even before the West Asia crisis escalated. The disruption is expected to hit key sectors like fertilizers, chemicals, and manufacturing, raising concerns over costs, supply chains, and global production stability.


Sulphur Markets in Turmoil: Prices Spike As China To Cut Supply 

China blacklisted 20 Japanese entities and tightened scrutiny on a raft of other firms, signaling Beijing won’t drop its pressure campaign against Tokyo even after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent landslide victory.


China Tightens Export Controls Citing National Security Concerns 

China's consumer spending remains weak due to declining confidence, a struggling property market, high household savings, and job market worries, even as the economy met its 2025 growth target largely through strong exports, creating an imbalance with weak domestic demand that officials are trying to stimulate with subsidies and rate cuts but face challenges with structural issues and global trade tensions. 

China's Consumer Spending Remains Weak

India’s goods exports surged in November despite global tariff pressures, as a weaker rupee boosted competitiveness, raising questions over whether tariff moves have backfired.


India goods exports rise in November, Trump's tariff gamble backfired

India's merchandise exports to China have recorded a strong increase, rising by 32.83% during the period April-November 2025 compared to the same period last year.

India's Export Growth Shift Towards China

Britons are increasingly swapping beef for pork as household budgets remain under pressure and food inflation reshapes consumption habits. Waitrose’s annual food and drink report claims searches for pork-based recipe alternatives have climbed significantly,  and sales of pork mince have risen compared with last year.

Britain Swaps Beef for Pork Amid Budget Pressures

Trump-era tariffs have reshaped global trade and disrupted supply chains across multiple industries. Yet in some sectors, these shifts are driving record export surges.



Tariff Shifts Redraw Global Agri Trade Flows

India has launched a $5 billion export push even as the United States imposes steep 50% tariffs on key Indian goods. Several sectors are already feeling the strain, with exports to the U.S. dropping 20% in September. The move signals rising trade friction and growing pressure on India’s export economy.


India unveils $5 billion export boost as US slaps 50% tariffs, key sectors hit hard 

India's diamond exports have taken a sharp dive. After years of strong growth, the country is now facing its biggest setback in nearly two decades. Exports of cut and polished diamonds have fallen drastically. . . Hitting a low of 13. 3 billion dollars in the 2024-25 fiscal year.

India sees worst export numbers in nearly two decades

As US President Donald Trump prepares to unveil new reciprocal tariffs later this week, concerns are mounting in India, particularly within the pharmaceutical sector. Experts have raised alarms over the potential impact of these tariffs on India’s vital pharmaceutical exports, which are heavily reliant on the US Market. India exports more than $9 billion worth of pharmaceutical products to the US Annually, accounting for over 31% of the country’s total pharma exports.

India raises alarm over pharma exports

Pakistan’s export sector faces a critical challenge as the government doubles gas prices for captive power plants, a key energy source for over 50 percent of the country’s export-driven industries.

Gas price hike threatens Pakistan’s exports

Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that 'Import duties have been rationalised to allow Indian industry to source raw materials and promote domestic manufacturing and exports'. Watch this report for more details!

India's FM Sitharaman announces duty cuts to support MSMEs & exports

To diversify its economy away from oil and make it a more appealing location to live, work, and vacation, Saudi Arabia has undertaken $1.3 trillion worth of real estate and infrastructure projects over the last eight years.

Saudi Arabia's vision 2030 in focus

China has threatened Japan with severe economic consequences in case Tokyo proceeds with further curbs on the export of semiconductor manufacturing equipment to Chinese businesses, as described in a Bloomberg story on Monday.

China issues strong warning to Japan over potential chip export restrictions

For decades, caviar connoisseurs looked to Europe and Iran for the finest quality. However, the landscape is shifting. China has emerged as the world's leading caviar exporter, with shipments reaching 276 tonnes in 2023.

China takes the crown as world's leading caviar exporter

While India is doubling down on its manufacturing ambitions, it is already facing the services world. Investment banking giant Goldman Sachs says services sector exports will comprise at least 11 per cent of India's GDP by 2030. That's up from less than 10% of the economy right now.

Gravitas | Goldman Sachs: Services sector exports at 11% of GDP by 2030

In China, exports contracted in March after growing in the first two months of the year. The contraction in March underscores the uneven nature of the country's recovery from the pandemic. Exports declined 7.5 per cent in March from a year earlier, while imports slipped 1.9 per cent.

China's trade falls in March as exports contract

India has lifted export restrictions on specific quantities of essential commodities for the Maldives during the current fiscal year amid strained ties between two countries. Watch in for more details!

India allows exports of all essential goos to Maldives; exports Wheat, Rice & Sugar despite tensions

Norway's Minister of Trade and Industry Jan Christian Vestre has underscored the transformative impact of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) signed between India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). In an exclusive interview with our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Vestre stated, "98% of the Indian exports into Norway will have zero customs duties and tariffs." He elaborated that this measure "will make Indian products and services more competitive on the Norwegian market."

Norway Grants 98% of Indian Exports Zero Customs Duties under TEPA: Minister Vestre

Norwegian businesses have welcomed the India EFTA trade pact. The trade pact was signed between India and the 4 European countries -Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland signed the pact under which $100 bn commitment has been made on investment front. The agreement will provide zero tariffs on almost all Norwegian exports to India.

Norwegian businesses welcome India EFTA trade pact

Teradyne, a prominent supplier of semiconductor testing equipment, has relocated manufacturing operations worth approximately $1 billion out of China, citing disruptions caused by US export controls.

Teradyne shifts $1 billion manufacturing out of China amid US export controls

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