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India and the US reviewed progress on a proposed interim trade agreement during ministerial talks in New Delhi, focusing on market access and digital trade. However, both sides gave no clarity on resolving differences ahead of a key tariff deadline

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer have concluded a series of critical meetings in New Delhi. Both nations are moving decisively toward an interim bilateral trade agreement to unlock fresh economic opportunities

India and the United States held high-level talks to recalibrate their proposed bilateral trade agreement amid changes in US tariff policy. Both sides are working towards an interim pact before July 24, aiming to restore momentum in trade negotiations

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer began discussions in New Delhi on the first phase of the India-US trade agreement. The talks come amid changes in the US tariff regime and efforts to finalise an interim trade framework

Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu met Union Minister Piyush Goyal and sought support for several industrial initiatives in Telangana, including a logistics hub at Zaheerabad, an Aero-Defence Corridor, Mega Leather Parks, industrial parks under the Bhavya Scheme and export infrastructure projects

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said India and the European Union are expected to sign a free trade agreement by December, with implementation likely by February-March 2027. The pact is expected to provide duty-free access for about 93 per cent of Indian exports

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met Prince Albert II to discuss stronger India-Monaco cooperation in sustainability, innovation and the blue economy. During his visit to Nice, he promoted innovation partnerships, explored luxury-sector collaboration, and launched UPI services in France

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged investors, corporates and venture capital funds to increase investments in India, citing a strong startup ecosystem and supportive policies. Speaking in France, he also promoted deep-tech innovation, manufacturing partnerships and the return of Indian talent

India and the US will intensify negotiations on a proposed interim trade agreement during a USTR visit to New Delhi on June 23–24. Talks aim to finalise the first tranche of the deal and advance broader bilateral trade agreement discussions

India and the US are close to finalising the first tranche of a bilateral trade agreement by July, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said. The deal aims to boost market access, strengthen economic ties, and expand cooperation between both nations

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India and the US are close to finalising the first phase of an interim trade agreement, likely to be executed next month. The pact aims to improve market access and strengthen bilateral trade cooperation

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India will implement at least two to three free trade agreements within six months and several more in 2027. He highlighted progress on nine FTAs and credited energy diversification for ensuring stable supplies during the West Asia crisis

India and the US have resumed negotiations on a Bilateral Trade Agreement aimed at finalising the first phase covering market access, tariffs and investment rules. Most issues are reportedly settled, with both sides working to resolve remaining technical and legal matters 

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said most elements of the first phase of the India–US bilateral trade agreement have been finalised, with only minor drafting issues remaining. Talks are set to continue in New Delhi to conclude the first tranche soon

Indian and Canadian officials expressed confidence that negotiations on the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement could conclude this year. Discussions at a Regina summit highlighted renewed bilateral engagement, trade expansion goals, and efforts to reset ties after diplomatic tensions stalled talks

Launched in 2024, the PM Muft Bijli Yojana is a demand-driven scheme wherein all residential consumers in the country having grid connected electricity connection of the local discom can avail the benefits of the scheme

India and Canada signalled a rapid reset in bilateral ties, aiming to conclude a free trade agreement by year-end. Leaders from both nations highlighted expanding cooperation in trade, investment, energy, technology, agriculture and education to strengthen economic relations and diversify exports

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the government does not intervene in exchange rates as they are market-driven, influenced by global factors. He added that India is focused on boosting exports, reducing imports, and strengthening investment through trade reforms and policy support

The rupee has come under significant pressure in recent weeks

Piyush Goyal urged Indian industry to treat global disruptions as a wake-up call for self-reliance, productivity and innovation. He emphasised reducing import dependence, accelerating EV adoption, leveraging AI, and boosting exports to strengthen India’s economy amid global uncertainty