‘Hopeful negotiations with China on rare earths would generate beneficial results’

• India is negotiating with China to ease import issues, particularly in the automobile sector.

• Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal hopes for positive outcomes from discussions.

• The Ministry of Commerce and Industry will meet with trade and shipping stakeholders to understand issues related to the Israel-Iran conflict.

• India is monitoring developments on the Israel-Iran conflict, assessing its impact on India’s trade.