New Delhi, Feb 12 (IANS) Several parliamentarians on Thursday welcomed US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and congratulated him on the recently announced India-US interim trade agreement, describing it as a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties.Member of Parliament and former Foreign Secretary Harsh V. Shringla shared photographs of the interaction on X, showing the envoy being received at an event decorated with Indian and American flags. The gathering featured discussions on the cont…
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New Delhi, Feb 9 (IANS) The India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) marks a major milestone in India’s global trade engagement, securing sustained preferential access for exports in the US market valued at over $30 trillion, according to an official statement issued on Monday.The agreement delivers comprehensive tariff rationalisation, zero-duty access across large product categories, enhanced digital and technology cooperation, and a carefully calibrated framework to safeguard India’s farm…
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) Health industry leaders on Saturday welcomed the interim agreement on the bilateral trade deal between India and the US.As part of the interim framework, the US will slash reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent. The US will also remove the reciprocal tariff on generic pharmaceuticals, among other sectors like gems and diamonds, and aircraft parts. Although full details are yet to emerge, the interim India-US trade deal framework indicates that India has receive…
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) India and the US have reached a framework for an interim agreement regarding reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade, which will include additional market access commitments and support more resilient supply chains.As part of the pact, the US will also tariffs on certain aircraft and aircraft parts of India imposed to eliminate threats to national security found in Proclamation 9704 of March 8, 2018.Similarly, consistent with US national security requirements, India will…
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) The trade agreement will help India and the US remain focussed on working together to further deepen economic cooperation, reflecting shared commitment to sustainable growth for our people and businesses, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Saturday.India has reached a framework for an Interim Agreement with the US.“This will open a $30 trillion market for Indian exporters, especially MSMEs, farmers and fishermen. The increase in exports will create lakh…
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) As the United States and India finalised an interim trade agreement that reduces US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the development, calling it ‘great news’ for both nations. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi said, “Great news for India and USA! We have agreed on a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement between our two great nations. I thank President Trump for his personal commitment to robust ties betw…
Washington, Feb 7 (IANS) India gained tariff relief, better market access, and a stronger competitive position in the United States under a new interim trade framework announced by Washington and New Delhi.The two countries said they have reached a framework for an Interim Agreement on “reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade.” The move keeps talks on track for a full US-India Bilateral Trade Agreement, launched by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi last February.Both s…
Gandhinagar, Feb 6 (IANS) The Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded between India and the European Union is expected to significantly expand export opportunities for Gujarat, particularly its southern region, by providing wide-ranging duty-free and preferential access to one of the world’s largest import markets. The agreement marks a major step in India’s efforts to deepen its global trade engagement while strengthening export-led industrial growth across key sectors.India’s exports to the…
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Union Budget 2026–27 strengthened medium-term earnings visibility for sectors aligned with public capex and policy priorities, even though earnings recovery will take time, a report said on Wednesday.The report from small case managers said the Budget opened “actionable opportunities across defence ecosystems, manufacturing‑linked businesses, logistics, select auto and ancillaries, energy‑transition themes and innovation‑led pharmaceuticals.”The report said sh…
Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) Indian stock markets witnessed a strong rally on Tuesday as investors cheered the finalisation of the long-awaited India–US trade deal.Both benchmark indices, the Sensex and the Nifty, posted sharp gains — reflecting positive sentiment across Dalal Street.By the end of the trading session, the Sensex jumped 2,072.67 points, or 2.54 per cent, to close at 83,739.13.Meanwhile, the Nifty climbed 639.15 points, or 2.55 per cent, to settle at 25,727.55.“The key support zone r…