




While traders and analysts say that the trade breakthrough has lifted the pall over the rupee, a sustainable rally would depend on a bounceback in foreign portfolio inflows
Shift toward advanced economy trade partnerships signals deeper global integration, but utilisation remains key challenge
The resumption of GCC talks comes just days after the India-EU trade agreement and the announcement of a US-India trade deal that reduced American tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent.
The deal will see tariffs on New Delhi’s shipments cut from 50 percent to 18 percent
The $500-billion figure entered the discussion after President Donald Trump on February 2 said India had committed to investments of that scale in the US. New Delhi later clarified that as an estimate of cumulative purchases and investments spread over a five-year period
The report had alleged that during the purported meeting, Doval told Rubio that India would not be pressured by US President Donald Trump and was prepared to wait out his tenure if required.
The Yunus administration is expected to step aside shortly after the election, yet it is moving ahead with a trade agreement that could shape Bangladesh’s economy for years.
Hashtags criticising the Shehbaz-Munir leadership trended across Pakistani social media, with users accusing the establishment of trading national interest for personal power.
The need for safeguards is reinforced by President Donald Trump’s recent actions, including raising or threatening tariffs on certain countries, despite trade deals.
Trade deal reinforces long-running move towards the US
Lower tariffs give Indian exporters a decisive edge over Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
Addressing concerns over the pact, Goyal emphasised that farmers’ interests remain fully protected and sensitive sectors will not be diluted.
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Neither side provided a start date for the trade deal. Greer said that US and Indian officials were still putting terms on paper
Leavitt said the agreement will benefit both countries by boosting American exports and enhancing India’s access to reliable, diversified energy sources.
The India–US deal reinforces India’s credibility as a reliable manufacturing and export partner at a time when global companies are actively diversifying supply chains, said Sonam Srivastava.
India-US trade deal: Greer confirmed that under the agreement, India will reduce tariffs on American industrial goods to zero from the current average of 13.5 percent, while duties on several consumer categories will also be eliminated.
US "de-risks" from China, India positions itself as a democratic long term alternative with large consumption potential, while building relationships with the EU, UK, and UAE.
With most macro overhangs now largely behind us, investor focus is likely to shift toward earnings progression across sectors in India, said Trideep Bhattacharya.
Much of the mockery was directed at Army Chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, whom critics accused of diplomatic failure and misplaced priorities.