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US-India trade talks, TCS earnings likely to drive markets this week

Equity investors are up for an eventful trading week ahead as the 90-day suspension period of the reciprocal tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump ends on July 9, analysts said, adding that a positive outcome from the trade negotiations could further lift market sentiment, particularly benefiting trade-sensitive sectors. Besides, Q1 earnings from IT major TCS and foreign fund movement would also dictate sentiment at the Dalal Street, experts said. July 9 marks the end of the 90-day suspension period of the Trump tariffs imposed on dozens of countries, including India. An additional import duty of 26 per cent was announced on Indian goods entering the US. "This week holds significant importance not only for Indian markets but for global equities as well. The most anticipated event is the outcome of the US trade (tariff) deadline on July 9, which could shape global trade dynamics. Investors will also closely monitor the release of the US FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) .

India-US trade deal awaits Trump's nod ahead of July 9 tariff deadline

The first phase of the India-US trade pact is ready and awaits Trump's approval, with a possible signing before the July 9 deadline to avoid additional tariffs on Indian goods

'Modi will meekly bow to Trump': Rahul Gandhi slams PM over tariff deadline

Rahul Gandhi targets PM Narendra Modi over looming US tariff deadline as India continues trade talks; failure to finalise a deal by July 9 could trigger 26 per cent duty on key Indian exports to US

India-US talks: Chouhan says govt will adjust duties to ban apple imports

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces plans to adjust duties on apple imports to boost domestic production, while addressing concerns from J&K and Himachal Pradesh growers

India proposes retaliatory duties against US's auto tariffs at WTO

India has proposed suspending trade concessions worth $723.75 mn in response to US safeguard tariffs on autos, even as an interim trade agreement nears finalisation

Trump likely to start telling new tariff rates on Friday as deadline nears

US President Donald Trump warned countries to strike deals before the deadline or face tariffs. His administration will start sending letters to trading partners outlining the tariffs they would face

Nasscom to launch US CEO Forum in New York to boost India-US tech ties

Industry body Nasscom on Friday said it is launching the US CEO Forum in New York that would bring together leading Indian technology CEOs and influential US stakeholders to drive strategic dialogue across innovation, enterprise, policy, and talent development. In an era defined by digital disruption, frontier technologies, and global rebalancing, tech collaboration has emerged as a central pillar of bilateral engagement, spanning artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum computing, digital public infrastructure, green energy, and resilient supply chains, the apex association for the IT industry said. The United States and India share one of the world's most strategic and future-facing technology partnerships, it further emphasised. "To further deepen this collaboration, Nasscom is launching the US CEO Forum at the Consulate General of India in New York on July 9, 2025. The Forum will bring together leading Indian technology CEOs and influential US stakeholders to drive ...

India-US interim trade deal nearly sealed after a week of intense talks

First tranche of bilateral trade pact likely in 2-3 days to avert higher US tariffs

Jaishankar meets FBI chief, praises India-US cooperation on counter terror

Jaishankar had earlier met US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard after which he said that they discussed the global situation and bilateral cooperation

US State dept calls India a key partner, wants fair and reciprocal trade

Houston underlined the United States' aim of establishing a "fair and reciprocal" trade relationship with its partners, in line with the Trump administration's "America First" agenda

US, India push for trade deal after Trump strikes deal with Vietnam

The push comes as Trump announced an agreement with Vietnam that cuts US tariffs on many Vietnamese goods to 20 per cent from his previously threatened 46 per cent

India, China to face 500% US tariff? Trump backs Russia sanctions bill

The Senate bill, backed by Trump, seeks to penalise nations buying Russian oil; it could reshape US trade ties with India and China amid Ukraine conflict

Trump says trade deal with India 'soon' as July 9 deadline approaches

Trump said he believed India was ready to lower trade barriers for US companies, a move that could pave the way for an agreement and avert the 26 per cent tariff he had announced on April 2

Jaishankar discusses bilateral partnership with US State Secy Marco Rubio

Jaishankar shared on X that it was a pleasure meeting Marco Rubio on the sidelines of QFFM, they discussed India-US bilateral partership and shared views on regional and global developments

We're 'very close' with India: US Treasury Secretary on trade deal

Jaishankar says he's hopeful but can't guarantee pact

Niti Aayog paper on India-US trade deal goes offline, raising questions

The paper called for lower tariffs on soybean and corn from the US, both of which would be genetically modified, while their byproducts could hurt the domestic processing industry and ethanol makers

Jaishankar hopeful on trade deal with US, says outcome not guaranteed

On a US visit, EAM S Jaishankar said a successful trade deal was possible if both sides found a balance, but stressed that the talks remain intricate and unresolved

India to seal interim trade deal with US this week as tariff deadline nears

The interim trade deal comes as the Trump tariff deadline nears. The 90-day pause, announced on April 9, followed US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on 100+ nations, including India

India a 'strategic ally', trade deal to be finalised soon: White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt highlighted the special relationship that US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi share

US crude oil exports jump in hope for India as trade treaty deadline nears

Total imports from the US stood at $8.9 billion in April-May 2025, up from $7 billion in the same period a year earlier, Indian customs data showed