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The India US trade agreement reducing tariffs on Indian exports to 18 per cent sparked a market rally, lifting Adani group stocks and related energy and port holdings while attracting attention over potential infrastructure benefits.
The India US trade pact is seen as a positive signal for mid-term growth, potentially improving market access and tax clarity. Analysts expect renewed FII and DII activity, supportive of export-led sectors and overall market performance in India.
Despite the India–US trade deal promising broad tariff reductions, key sectors like steel, aluminium and copper remain excluded. These products will continue to face steep 25–50% US duties under Section 232, which are rarely relaxed through trade agreements. Select auto components also stay expensive, even as zero-tariff access continues for pharmaceuticals, aircraft parts, smartphones and specifi
Concerns are rising over the India–US trade deal after Washington signalled a major push to export American farm products into India. US officials claim the agreement will boost rural America by expanding access to India’s vast market. However, in India, opposition parties and farmer groups fear tariff cuts and agricultural market opening could pressure domestic farmers, raising questions about fo
India finalized Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) covering more than 30 countries in the past year, including landmark pacts with the UK (signed July 2025), Oman CEPA (December 2025), EU FTA (January 2026), and New Zealand (concluded December 2025). These deals eliminate tariffs on most exports, secure billions in investments like $100B from EFTA, and target sectors such as textiles, IT services, and e
India and the United States have sealed a landmark trade deal that promises lower tariffs, cheaper imports, and improved export access. As India moves to slash duties on US goods, products like food items, electronics, and consumer appliances could become more affordable. Meanwhile, Indian exporters in textiles, gems, and engineering stand to gain from reduced US tariffs, though metals and auto pa
India and the United States finalized a bilateral trade deal after a Modi-Trump phone call, slashing US tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 25% and dropping a 25% penal levy tied to India’s Russian oil purchases.
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced tax holiday until 2047 to any foreign company that provides cloud services to customers globally, by using data centre services from India. This is going to benefit Ambani & Adani who are building massive data centers in India.
Starting February 1, 2026, India will implement major updates including the elimination of additional KYC (Know Your Vehicle) checks for FASTag users, mandatory Aadhaar biometric authentication for buyers, sellers, and witnesses during property registrations, Tobacco products price hike.
The proposed India–EU Free Trade Agreement marks a strategic shift as India targets deeper access to Europe’s $20 trillion market. Covering engineering, textiles, pharma, agriculture, and marine exports, the deal aims to integrate Indian industries into global supply chains. With clear regional advantages for the South, West, and parts of North and East India, the FTA’s impact makes it a critical
