India's import dependence on China deepens across sectors, raising supply-chain concerns

A BBC analysis highlights India's growing reliance on Chinese imports, using the toy sector as a microcosm of a broader trend. The piece underscores that despite policy efforts to boost domestic manufacturing, import penetration from China has increased in key industries, raising strategic and economic vulnerabilities. The exact scale and sectoral breakdown remain partially quantified, but the direction is clear and consistent with recent trade data.