India and the US are set to finalise an agreement, aiming to double bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2030, protect sensitive sectors such as agriculture and dairy, and benefit MSMEs, farmers, and manufacturers
14 February,2026 08:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent-1770896723783_d.png "India now has access to 70 pc of the global market, mostly at zero duty: Goyal")
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India’s trade deals open markets covering 70 pc of global GDP, making affordability and last-mile delivery a competitive edge. Speaking at INDovation, he praised startups’ innovation, encouraged embracing failure, and highlighted India’s path to Viksit Bharat 2047
12 February,2026 05:53 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
He also said that India is in active dialogue for similar pacts with several countries, including Chile, Peru and Canada. Trade negotiations with Chile, he said, are almost at conclusion, where India has interests in critical minerals
07 February,2026 10:54 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI-1770456723767_d.png "Zero duty for Indian farm exports, no concessions for US agriculture: Goyal")
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said the India–US trade deal framework will benefit farmers, MSMEs and exporters, with zero-duty access for Indian farm products to the US and reduced tariffs on key goods. He called it a ‘Golden Letter Day’
07 February,2026 03:11 PM IST | New Delhi | ANIADVERTISEMENT
