NEW DELHI: Ending months of uncertainty, India and US announced the finalisation of the first tranche of the trade deal early Saturday that will see Washington lower “reciprocal tariffs” on Indian exports to 18% over the next few days and New Delhi slash levies on several American imports.The India-US joint statement came with US President…
India and the United States released a joint statement on Saturday, announcing the framework for an interim trade agreement. Under the newly announced trade pact, tariffs on Indian goods will drop from 50% to 18%. “The US and India are pleased to announce that they have reached a framework for an Interim Agreement regarding reciprocal…
When India and the United States announced a breakthrough trade agreement this week after months of tense negotiations, tariffs dominated the headlines. But beneath the numbers and celebrations lay another issue that is far more political than commercial – oil — who India buys it from, and who it is expected to buy from in…
New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Tuesday that the trade deal finalised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the US is the best among the neighbouring countries and will protect the interests of the country’s farmers, the dairy sector, and fishermen. Addressing a press conference, he said that the Prime Minister…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today LIVE after India-US trade deal: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex soared in opening trade on Tuesday, reacting positively to the India-US trade deal announcement by US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. While Nifty50 went above 25,800, BSE Sensex surged over 2,300 points. At 9:16 AM,…
India-US trade deal (AI image) India-US trade deal: Even as US President Donald Trump has announced an immediate reduction in tariff rate on India to 18%, think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has struck a cautious note on what the deal could mean for India.In a note post post Trump and PM Narendra Modi’s…
India’s strong macroeconomic indicators have paved the way for robust growth outlooks for fiscal year 2026-27, but the delay in India-US trade deal may lead to revisions of some barometers. According to global brokerage Goldman Sachs, India’s mass consumption trend, especially in the rural and lower income segments of urban spaces, is in a nascent…
The week ahead promises intense action on D-Street packed with domestic events, primary market buzz, corporate action, and some major global cues, which will keep investors busy as Indian equities navigate the first few weeks of 2026 with caution amid new geopolitical tensions. The ongoing December quarter results and listings will drive stock-specific action, while…
New Delhi: Talks on the India-US trade agreement have once again hit a snag. Just as negotiators were nearing a breakthrough, two influential Republican senators urged US President Donald Trump to pressure India to remove tariffs on pulses. While the demand may seem small, it directly affects New Delhi’s agricultural policies and its strategic push…
Last Updated:January 15, 2026, 17:06 IST ‘Both sides are engaged (in trade deal talks)…and both sides feel that there can be a trade deal,’ Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal told reporters. India-US Trade Deal Update. India and the United States are currently engaged in discussions aimed at finalising a trade deal, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said…