Bangladesh, April 8 -- In a significant shift in global trade dynamics, China has overtaken the United States to become Indias largest trading partner during the 2025–26 financial year. The development underscores evolving economic alignments and highlights the growing importance of regional trade ties in an increasingly multipolar global economy.

According to figures cited by Beijings diplomatic mission in New Delhi, bilateral trade between India and China reached approximately $137 billion between April 2025 and February 2026. This places China ahead of the United States, whose total trade volume with India stood at $127.8 billion during the same period. The announcement marks a notable turnaround, as Washington had held the posi...