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India US trade deal

Piyush Goyal said India and the US could sign the first tranche of their proposed bilateral trade agreement as early as July.

Sergio Gor said a landmark trade agreement between the United States and India could be finalised in the coming weeks and months.

Congress leaders will spearhead a Kisan Mahapanchayat in Bhopal, alleging the interim India-US trade framework harms farmers by enabling cheaper US imports.

Piyush Goyal rejects Rahul Gandhi’s criticism of the India–US trade deal, calling it misleading and reiterating that the agreement protects farmers and boosts key sectors.

The first phase of Parliament’s Budget Session has concluded, with the Rajya Sabha adjourned until March 9. Standing Committees will now examine Union Budget 2026–27 proposals during the recess.

Rahul Gandhi backs the Bharat Bandh, saying workers and farmers were ignored in key policy decisions and must be heard now.

Indian markets ended higher for a second day, with the Sensex up 485 points and the Nifty above 25,800 on trade optimism.

Indian equity markets opened higher as clarity on the India–US interim trade framework, stable macro conditions and easing global risks lifted sentiment. Sensex and Nifty 50 posted early gains.

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said several Indian farm products will get zero-tariff access to the US, while agriculture and dairy interests remain protected.

PIB Fact Check exposes a deepfake on PM Modi, as ministries reaffirm farmer protections in the India-US interim trade pact.