As the window to seal a trade deal with the U.S. closes, analysts say Washington has its reasons to finalize an agreement with India sooner rather than later.

India's equity benchmarks are expected to open little changed on Friday as investors weigh the newly signed trade pact with Britain, which will cut tariffs of goods ranging from textiles to whisky and cars.

While India’s trade progress is evident, New Delhi must harness deft diplomacy and bold reform as it tackles uncertainty abroad.

July 24 (UPI) -- Britain and India agreed to a free trade agreement between their two nations Thursday.

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar claims a US trade deal is just days away, but American officials remain cautious, offering no timeline and omitting any mention of an agreement in official statements.

India on Thursday had signed a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom, in a move that would enhance market access for various products between the nations.The agreement will significantly reduce import duties and improve market access for goods and services on both sides.

Mumbai: On July 24, 2025, India and the United Kingdom signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official visit to London. This marks India's first significant bilateral trade pact with a developed country in over a decade and is expected to come into effect within a year,

India's stock market faces uncertainty as trade talks with the U.S. stall, contrasting with U.S. market gains. Delays arise from U.S. demands on agriculture and tariffs, affecting investor sentiment and leading to significant FII withdrawals amid mixed corporate earnings in Q1.