India's Exports Surge: $1B to China, 22% to US Despite Tariffs

• India's exports to China surged by $1.05 billion (over 90%) to $2.20 billion in November 2025.
• Shipments to the US increased over 22% to $6.98 billion in November, despite reciprocal tariffs.
• India's total merchandise exports jumped nearly 20% year-on-year to $38.13 billion last month.
• Higher exports helped narrow India’s trade deficit to a five-month low of $24.5 billion in November.
• Growth was driven by items like smartphones, pharmaceuticals, petroleum products, and a rebound in labor-intensive goods.

Why It Matters: India's export growth to China and US shows economic strength despite tariff impacts.