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As far as Pharma goes, India has no internal indigenous strength and has not built up an API industry.The Indians think that they are the only self-sufficient nation in South Asia and all their neighbors are dependent on them. Look at the map. You will find that India is a large country surrounded by Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal and Bhutan. India needs its neighbors to connect to South East Asia, Middle East and Central Asia. It's a strategically insignificant country. Sorry for the off-topic discussion.
So they are completely dependent on China.
They possess no leverage international trade-wise and you are correct, no country (even medium powers) do not consider them trustworthy or significant trade partners. This is the opinion of experts within India itself.