February 9, 2026 1:16 PM
India unlocks preferential access to $30-trillion U.S. market under landmark trade agreement
India has secured a major breakthrough in global trade with the signing of the India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement, unlocking preferential access for Indian exports to the United States’ massive $30-trillion market. The agreement delivers sweeping tariff reductions, zero-duty access across key sectors, and enhanced cooperation in digital trade, technology and healthcare - while carefully safeguarding India’s farmers, MSMEs and sensitive industries. With India’s exports to the U.S. standi...