{
  "id": 3335439,
  "title": "Widening trade gap with Japan a concern, Ficci flags",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/widening-trade-gap-with-japan-a-concern-ficci-flags",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-25T19:47:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times - Economy",
    "slug": "the-economic-times-economy",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/widening-trade-gap-with-japan-a-concern-ficci-flags/articleshow/133523925.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "India's widening trade deficit with Japan is a growing concern for exporters and the Indian industry, according to Ficci president Anant Goenka. During a recent meeting, Goenka highlighted the need for greater recognition of Indian certifications in Japan to improve market access, particularly for sectors such as pharma, data centers, and semiconductors. The trade deficit between the two countries has widened from $12.66 billion in FY25 to $15.40 billion in FY26, despite the overall two-way commerce between the nations increasing by 9.18% year-on-year to $27.47 billion in FY26. Goenka also noted the potential for joint investments between India and Japan in Africa to secure supplies and expand mining capabilities.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}