India raises the alarm over trade deficit with Indonesia

Modi's government seeks easing of auto curbs and wider access for farm products

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, with Indonesian President Joko Widodo at an ASEAN meeting in Singapore last November: The two leaders have agreed to work toward a goal of $50 billion in trade between their countries by 2025, more than double the current level. © Reuters

KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writer

NEW DELHI -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has expressed concern over his country's trade deficit with Indonesia and is seeking greater market access in the auto and agricultural sectors in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

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