New Delhi, Jan. 16 -- India's exports to China increased by USD 5.5 billion in 2025, reaching USD 19.75 billion and marking a 9.7 per cent rise over the previous year, according to annual trade data released by Chinese customs on Wednesday.

At the same time, Chinese exports to India surged 12.8 per cent to USD 135.87 billion, driving the bilateral trade volume to an all-time high of USD 155.62 billion. However, India's trade deficit with China widened to a record USD 116.12 billion, surpassing the USD 100-billion mark for the second time since 2023, reported PTI.

Comparison With Previous Year

In 2024, China exported goods worth USD 113.45 billion to India, while India's exports remained largely unchanged at USD 14.25 billion, resulting...