Surging exports of refined petroleum products have significantly bolstered India’s foreign exchange earnings, driving overall trade diversification despite global headwinds. However, trade figures indicate that imports of key Chinese goods, spanning electronics, batteries, and machinery, continue to grow at a rapid pace, emphasizing ongoing domestic reliance on critical component supply chains. To support domestic sellers, the Ministry of Commerce launched initiatives to establish dedicated e-commerce export hubs to simplify cross-border logistics for MSMEs. Finally, high-level discussions between the Commerce and Finance Ministries focused on the future of key export support schemes like RoDTEP and RoSCTL, aiming to optimize tax refund mechanisms and ensure liquidity for Indian exporters.