India and China face a complex trade relationship, with India facing $99.2 billion deficit in FY25. India dependent on China, especially in electronics, machinery, and fertiliser. To manage strategic autonomy, India should provide credit to MSMEs, boost exports, diversify markets, invest in high-tech manufacturing, and balance strategic autonomy with engagement with major powers.
Click to View MoreFor India, SCO offers a platform for security cooperation, including counter-terrorism through RATS. It facilitates economic engagement and connectivity with Central Asia, diversifying markets and energy sources. It also boosts India's geopolitical influence and diplomatic outreach in the region. However, India navigates complex relationships, particularly with China and Pakistan, within the SCO framework.
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