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The Congress on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the India-US interim trade agreement, saying the deal is a steal by the "PM's good friend in Washington" and reflects an "abject failure" of our "political huglomacy" as well as economic diplomacy. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said no matter what spin the "PM and his lie-brigade" may give, the hard reality is that the US has extracted more from India than it has conceded. "It is significant that a number of independent analysts and commentators -- who have not been Modi-unfriendly -- have criticised the India-US trade deal as a capitulation, an asymmetrical set of commitments, a sell-out, and a humiliating cave-in," Ramesh said. "Whatever the spin that the PM and his lie-brigade may give, the hard reality is that the US has extracted more from India than it has conceded. This is inspite of Mr. Modi's aggressive wooing of President Trump, including campaigning for him in
The US has revised its interim trade deal fact sheet with India, removing pulses from tariff talks and softening language on India's $500 billion purchase plans, even as negotiations continue
Tharoor slammed the Interim Trade Agreement with the United States, stating that 'it appears far less like a free trade agreement and far more like a pre-committed purchase'
Despite tariff cuts, india's plan to import $500 billion of us goods in five years far outpaces historical trade flows
Under a WTO moratorium, countries do not levy Customs duties on cross-border e-commerce transactions such as the download of software, e-books and similar products
During 2024, India's agricultural exports to the US stood at $3.4 billion - excluding marine products, while imports were $2.1 billion
Few days back two Senators wrote to President Trump for 'favourable' position for pulses in trade deal with India; sources said lentil (masur) could be part of the agreement
With the Lok Sabha deadlock broken after a notice to remove Speaker Om Birla, Opposition parties accused the government of signing a one-sided India-US trade deal that could hurt farmers
Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Tuesday slammed the India-US trade deal and said it will protest it across villages, as he accused the Union government of lying about protecting the interests of farmers. Speaking at a press conference here on the sidelines of a public meeting, Tikait compared the present situation with one in 1992, the period soon after India opened its economy. "The way the India-US deal has happened... It is going to be dangerous for India... We will have to speak out," he said. "It is a one-sided deal, a pressure deal. It is not acceptable for Indian farmers. They will dump subsidised goods, our farmers will not be able to sell their produce," the farmer leader said. Asked about the government's assurance that farmers would be protected, he said, "The government is lying... They can claim anything. Protest is the only way." Tikait said farmers will burn effigies of US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi across villages, and als
Despite today's decline, in the past one month, these stocks have outperformed the market, surging up to 33 per cent, as against 0.56 per cent rise in the benchmark Sensex.
India has already abolished existing equalisation levies by April 2025, which were highlighted as a concern by the United States Trade Representative
Bangladesh's key export-earning ready-made garments made from cotton and synthetic fibres imported from the US will enjoy zero reciprocal duty under a new trade deal
Nomura said the combination of lower duties and a weaker Indian rupee increases global competitiveness for auto suppliers such as Bharat Forge, Sansera, Sonacoms, Belrise Industries, and Motherson
The fact sheet highlights key terms of the agreement, including that India will eliminate or reduce tariffs on all US industrial goods and a wide range of US food and agricultural products
Traders said prices might rise more if India scales back purchases from South America
India has agreed to buy $500 bn worth of US energy products and other goods as part of a trade deal. This won't be easy, for India has been diversifying its sources
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday met US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and discussed strengthening of strategic ties between the two nations, with a focus on semiconductors and electronics manufacturing. In a post on X, Vaishnaw - Minister for Electronics and IT, Railways and Information and Broadcasting - said he looks forward to strong participation from the US in the AI Impact Summit 2026. "Good meeting with Mr. Sergio Gor, US Ambassador to India. Discussed strengthening our strategic ties, with a focus on semiconductors, electronics manufacturing and supply chain resilience," Vaishnaw said in the post as he shared photos from the meeting. The development comes within days of India-US reaching an agreement on tariffs, and ahead of the crucial India AI Impact Summit that New Delhi is hosting during February 16-20, 2026. India and the US on Saturday announced they have reached a framework for an interim trade agreement under which both sides will reduce import duties on a
Premier Energies plans to restart engagement with US clients after the India-US trade pact, betting on lower duties, rising exports and capacity expansion
Sensex Today | Stock Market Close Highlights, Feb 9:In the broader markets, the Nifty MidCap index settled up 1.58 per cent, and the Nifty SmallCap added 2.64 per cent
White House said in order that 'India has committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil,' and that import tariffs on all Indian goods may be raised if it resumes purchases