India's trade relationship with China has long been marked by a trade deficit, but a recent report from the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) raises alarms about India's heavy dependence on China for industrial goods. Currently, 30% of India's imports are industrial products from China, a stark contrast to the 16% of total imports. This dependency poses significant risks to India's manufacturing sector, as disruptions in supply could halt production across various industries. In FY2023, India's imports from China reached $98.5 billion, and this figure is expected to rise to $131.6 billion by FY2026, doubling from $65.2 billion in FY2021. Conversely, India's exports to China are projected to decrease, with an expected $19.5 billion in FY2026, down from $21.2 billion in FY2021. The GTRI report notes that 66% of these imports are concentrated in critical sectors such as electronics, machinery, and organic chemicals, highlighting China's dominance in these areas.