India-US Trade Deal Sealed, Markets Soar 5%
Indian stock markets surged on Tuesday with Nifty 50 up 5% after India-US trade deal conclusion. Deal expected to attract foreign investors, boost export sectors, and stabilize rupee.
Indian stock markets surged on Tuesday with Nifty 50 up 5% after India-US trade deal conclusion. Deal expected to attract foreign investors, boost export sectors, and stabilize rupee.
Indian equity markets surged over 5% on Tuesday after the formal announcement of the India-US trade agreement, reversing losses from the Union Budget. Experts highlight renewed investor confidence and geopolitical stability.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026-27 outlines a comprehensive plan to strengthen India's manufacturing ecosystem, emphasizing construction equipment, clean mobility, critical minerals, and rare earths.
Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa criticizes Punjab's inadequate logistics and closed borders, arguing they undermine export potential under the India-EU Free Trade Agreement despite government assurances.
The Indian rupee strengthened significantly by 119 paise to close at 90.30 against the US dollar, driven by optimism surrounding a potential India-US trade deal and positive market sentiment.
State Bank of India chairman C S Setty calls the India-US trade agreement extremely positive for the economy. The deal lowers US tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, benefiting exporters in textiles, shrimps, and other sectors.
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Indian ADRs surged up to 6.75% on Wall Street after US slashed tariffs on India from 50% to 18%. Sensex and Nifty expected to rally as trade tensions ease between the two nations.
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A new India-US trade agreement is set to enhance Indian rice exports by restoring competitiveness parity with Thailand and Pakistan, potentially boosting agricultural trade.
India and the United States have finalized a major trade agreement after nearly a year of negotiations. The deal reduces US tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%, signaling strengthened bilateral relations and economic cooperation.
Shares of major Indian textile companies like Kitex, Trident, and KPR Mill soared up to 20% following reports of a potential trade deal between India and the US, boosting investor sentiment in the sector.
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India and the United States have agreed on a landmark trade deal, with President Trump announcing reduced tariffs and PM Modi confirming the 18% rate while welcoming the pact.
Economist Rathin Roy critiques India's 2026-27 budget for lacking a coherent narrative to address stagnant wages, weak employment, and muted prosperity despite satisfactory GDP growth and inflation numbers.
Kolkata experts welcome Union Budget's MSME measures like Rs 10,000 crore SME Growth Fund and Corporate Mitras initiative, but stress effective rollout and more support needed for Bengal's 90-lakh MSMEs.
Singapore-based Maersk's Managing Director Rene Piil Pedersen met Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow to discuss expanding investments in the state's logistics and infrastructure sectors.
India and the US concluded a trade deal after nearly a year of negotiations, reducing reciprocal tariffs from 25% to 18%. PM Modi thanked President Trump, highlighting benefits for 1.4 billion Indians.
IT firm Zensar Technologies is negotiating to buy an 18-20% stake from Mastek promoters in a deal worth $200-400 million, potentially paving the way for a merger to create a $1 billion revenue entity.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has welcomed the Indo-US trade deal, calling it a true victory for friendship and a significant boost for economic ties between the two nations.
Indian stock markets witnessed a historic rally on February 3, 2026, with Sensex surging over 4,200 points and Nifty climbing 5% after India-US trade deal announcement boosted investor confidence.
The National Fibre Scheme announced in the Union Budget aims to promote self-reliance in natural fibres like jute, potentially reviving Kolkata's struggling jute industry with 88 mills.
Indian stock markets surged over 4.5% after US President Donald Trump announced a trade deal cutting tariffs on Indian imports from 50% to 18%, boosting investor sentiment and reversing post-Budget losses.
The India-US trade agreement aims to accelerate semiconductor manufacturing, potentially generating over $100 billion in electronics trade and supporting a $500 billion bilateral trade vision.