Today’s global trade landscape shows important shifts in commodity flows, currency movements, and trade-deal momentum. On November 11, 2025, exporters, importers and trade advisors should pay attention to these developments.
At EximHub.pro, we follow these changes so that you can anticipate strategy, sourcing and compliance adjustments. Below is the curated roundup of today’s major trade-news items.
1. India’s Cotton Imports Set to Hit Record High
Source: Reuters – “India’s cotton imports to hit record high on duty exemption, low output” Reuters
India is forecast to import around 4.5 million bales in the 2025/26 marketing year (up ~9.8%), driven by a drop in domestic output and a duty-free exemption. Reuters
Why it matters:
- Global cotton-exporters (US, Brazil, Australia, Africa) will see increased Indian demand.
- Textile manufacturers sourcing from India or competing with Indian importers should monitor supply and pricing changes.
EximHub Insight:
If your business is in textiles, agri-commodities or sourcing from India, now is the time to reassess your supply strategy and duty-exposure. Explore our export market access advisory for tailored insights.
2. U.S. & India Progressing Toward a “Fair Trade Deal”
Source: NDTV – “Close to reaching ‘fair deal’ with India, they will ‘love us again’ says Trump” www.ndtv.com
The U.S. President stated that a “fair trade deal” with India is close, hinting at potential tariff reductions and improved market access for Indian exports. www.ndtv.com
Trade relevance:
- Indian exporters should align their strategies with a possible favourable U.S. deal, especially in manufacturing and services.
- Importers sourcing from India should evaluate how a deal could shift cost/pricing structure and sourcing competitiveness.
EximHub Insight:
Our India export growth support service can help you model which product-lines could benefit from a deal, adjust rules-of-origin, and prepare for compliance changes.
3. Indian Rupee Rises Amid Trade-Deal Optimism and Modest Inflows
Source: Reuters – “Rupee rises on modest inflows, trade talks with US stay in focus” Reuters
Indian rupee strengthened as trade-talk optimism with the U.S. supported capital flows. Reuters
Implication:
- Exporters receiving revenue in INR may face currency risk adjustments while importers may see slight cost shifts.
- Financial structuring and hedging should factor in these currency movements tied to trade-policy signals.
EximHub Insight:
If you operate in cross-border trade involving India, review your FX-exposure and payment/settlement terms. Our export-finance advisory can assist with risk-mitigation strategies.
What Exporters & Importers Should Do Now
- For textile and commodity sectors: monitor how India’s strong import drive affects global pricing and sourcing.
- For Indian-export market participants: prepare for a potential U.S. trade deal by aligning product/market strategy, rules-of-origin and compliance.
- For any business operating across India’s borders: assess FX-risk and align financial flows with trade-policy developments.
- Visit EximHub.pro for data-driven export strategy, market-access advisory and compliance support.