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The timing of the renewal of the defence framework agreement between India and the US is significant, as bilateral ties are going through challenging times

CEA Nageswaran sees India-US tariff dispute being resolved in '8-10 weeks'

It may also be the case that the reciprocal tariff may come down to the level, which we were earlier anticipating, somewhere between 10-15 percent, he said.

Trump tariffs — Be firm, but focus on farm

Modi’s pledge to safeguard farmers’ interests offers scope to leverage a trade deal with the US to gradually modernise Indian agriculture

No logic behind Trump's 50% tariff; talks continue with US: MEA official

Negotiations between the US and India continue even after the move, Secretary, Economic Relations, Ministry of External Affairs, Dammu Ravi told reporters hours after Washington doubled the tariffs on Indian goods.

Trump’s tariff threat can shave off 30-50 bps from India’s FY26 growth, fear economists

Policy experts see the move by US President as counterproductive, coming at a time when both nations are actively engaged in forging a long-term trade agreement.

Trump’s penalty — India, US must douse the flames of friction soon

New Delhi and Washington must expedite trade talks to limit further damage to bilateral ties between the two countries

NSA Doval likely to arrive in Moscow today amid straining ties with US: Report

The high-level meeting comes amid escalating tensions between India and the US after President Donald Trump targeted New Delhi for its oil and military purchases from Moscow

Trump’s tariff may dent export margins, but India’s manufacturing appeal intact, say economists

While Trump’s tariff threatens immediate export and relocation momentum of the China+1 theme, India’s workforce, policy incentives and export resilience is expected to attract global manufacturers. The levy, if implemented, could amount to $16-18 billion annually in duties on Indian exports, one estimate said.

US-India trade deal: GM corn, soya and walnuts expected to be top points of negotiation

Allowing imports of corn could also prove beneficial to India as the country plans to increase ethanol blending in petrol with the government pushing for grain-based ethanol production.

Clearing non-tariff hurdles key to clinching trade deals

Negotiating countries are now using NTBs or NTMs to drive hard bargains in commercial negotiations

The TRUST factor can be vital in India-US trade ties

Stronger technological cooperation can act as a catalyst in expediting a trade deal between New Delhi and Washington

Committed to simplify regulation and reduce business costs, assures FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Sitharaman said scaling up manufacturing is essential to absorb India's young workforce, reduce import dependencies and build competitive global supply chains.

US Vice President JD Vance Lands in India Amid Tariff Tensions | Meets Modi Today

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has arrived in India with his family for a four-day visit, blending diplomacy and personal travel. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi today, as both sides push to finalize a trade deal and ease tariff tensions. Vance’s kids in Indian attire charmed the crowd at Palam Airport.

Tariffs may cut merchandise exports to US by 5%, slow industry output: Former Commerce Secretary G K Pillai

Tariff unpredictability could hit Indian industry output and trigger trade diversion; services exports are expected to grow by 6 percent, says Pillai.

India seeks concessions on agri products in return for auto tariff cuts in trade deal with US

New Delhi is fast-tracking talks for the trade deal with the US and is hoping to close the first tranche by August-September, according to people aware of the matter.

Rising Bharat Summit: India, China must align for global stability amid US' tariff threats, says Jeffrey Sachs

Renowned economist warns India against falling into US foreign policy traps; urges New Delhi and Beijing to forge unity for a balanced multipolar world.

India, Vietnam, Israel in talks to avert Trump tariff fallout, states report

As per a White House official, Trump is open to bespoke trade agreements with nations that come to the table early.

MSME-dominated sectors brace for fallout of US tariff hike: Bank of Baroda Report

Electronics, garments, machinery and precious stones—key MSME-exporting sectors—may require government support as new US tariffs ripple through global trade

Reciprocal tariffs could be withdrawn if India-US conclude trade deal: Former CBIC Chairman

For India, the challenge is to ensure a balanced trade agreement that protects its key sectors, including agriculture, micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and food security.

Explained: All you need to know about the US-India nuclear deal

After 17 years, the 123 Civil Nuclear Agreement between the US and India will finally come into force with the US Department of Energy's latest decision and once India amends the Atomic Energy Act and the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act.

India, US to conduct 13-day tri-services HADR exercise from Tuesday

The fourth edition of exercise 'Tiger Triumph' is aimed at developing interoperability for conducting HADR operations and formulating standard operating procedures (SOPs) to establish a combined coordination centre (CCC), the Indian Navy said on Monday.

India sees room to remove tariffs on US imports of crude oil, diamonds under trade pact

As part of an internal study by the Finance Ministry and NITI Aayog, the government is analysing tariff lines between India and the US to identify areas where the former can lower duties irrespective of domestic capacities. However, this is not related to the April 2 deadline for Trump’s reciprocal plan.

Finance Bill proposal to scrap 6% equalisation levy on online advertising from April 2025 to benefit Google, Meta

The move comes amid renewed trade negotiations with the United States. The removal will benefit non-resident entities which are into digital advertising services.

Pricing Power: India may ramp up energy imports from the US, provided the deal is good

Increased US LNG supplies would be a big positive for India as the country sells the cheapest gas in the international market.

UK's crackdown on illegal immigrant workers reaches Indian restaurants, other businesses

Between July 5 last year and January 31 this year, the number of actions taken against illegal working increased by around 38%, compared to the same period in 2023.