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India and the United States have agreed to hold sector-specific discussions in the coming weeks to finalise the structure of a proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).This decision follows four days of negotiations between senior officials from both nations, concluding on March 29, 2025. The talks aim to promote economic growth by increasing market access, reducing tariff and non-tariff barriers
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri of India and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau recently engaged in discussions aimed at strengthening the India-U.S. partnership.Their conversation, held on March 28, 2025, focused on various strategic interests, including bilateral trade, defense, technology cooperation, and mobility issues.During the meeting, Misri congratulated Landau on his
During an interaction with reporters at the swearing-in ceremony of U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, President Donald Trump expressed optimism about ongoing tariff talks between India and the United States, stating that "tariffs are going to work out well" between the two nations.Trump praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, referring to him as a "very smart man" and a "great friend," highlighting
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6, 2025, following his participation in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral ties and advance cooperative projects between the two nations.During his stay, PM Modi will hold discussions with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Prime Minister Harini
President Donald Trump has announced a significant escalation in U.S. trade policy by implementing a 25% tariff on imported automobiles, effective April 2, 2025.This move aims to bolster domestic manufacturing and is expected to generate approximately $100 billion in annual tax revenue. Trump emphasised that this tariff is "permanent," indicating a long-term commitment to reshaping U.S. trade
The Third Session of the India-Uganda Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held in New Delhi on March 25-26, 2025, marking a significant step towards enhancing economic relations between the two countries after a 23-year hiatus. The meeting, as highlighted in a press release from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, underscored the commitment of both nations to expand and diversify their bilateral
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Suzanne Clark, President and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce, in New Delhi on March 26, 2025. The discussions focused on enhancing trade and investment ties, building resilient supply chains, and strengthening the strategic partnership between India and the United States. Jaishankar expressed satisfaction with the meeting, highlighting the
India has achieved a remarkable economic milestone by doubling its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from $2.1 trillion in 2015 to $4.3 trillion in 2025, reflecting a staggering growth rate of 105% over the past decade.This growth has positioned India as the fastest-growing major economy globally, outpacing other significant economies such as China, which grew by 76%, and the United States, which saw
On March 25, 2025, India and Singapore signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) aimed at enhancing collaboration in maritime digitalization and decarbonization through the establishment of a Green and Digital Shipping Corridor (GDSC).The signing ceremony was attended by Sarbananda Sonowal, India’s Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, and Amy Khor, Singapore’s Senior Minister of State for
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed optimism regarding the upcoming trade discussions between India and the United States, which are set to take place from March 25 to March 29, 2025. Tharoor emphasized the need for constructive dialogue that would ensure Indian trade is not adversely affected by the proposed reciprocal tariffs set to be implemented by U.S. President Donald Trump on April 2,