Nathu La reopens for India-China border trade after six-year suspension
Trade through Sikkim’s Nathu La Pass has resumed with 38 registered traders permitted to deal in 35 goods categories, including handicrafts, handlooms and ready-made garments. Operations are scheduled Monday to Thursday until November 2026.
India-China border trade has reopened via Sikkim’s Nathu La Pass after six years, enabling 38 approved traders to deal in 35 categories including handicrafts, handlooms and ready-made garments. Sikkim seeks an expanded approved-goods list.
Why this matters
No prior related signals are available. The reopening restores a regulated cross-border trading route for approved Indian and Chinese goods categories.
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