The domestic stock markets opened on a positive note on Friday, supported by renewed confidence after progress on the India-US trade deal and the recent conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.
he visit of a delegation of US trade officials from the office of the US Trade Representative, led by Deputy US Trade Rick Switzer served as an opportunity for both sides to have productive exchanges on a wide gamut of items, including the ongoing negotiations for a mutually beneficial In
Negotiations are progressing well for the trade deal between India and United States and substantial discussions have taken place, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.
India and the US are making progress on their bilateral trade agreement, with Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal meeting US Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer on Wednesday to discuss trade and economic ties.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met US Deputy Trade Representative Rick Switzer, with discussions covering the strong India-US economic and technology partnership, besides ongoing trade negotiations, and opportunities to boost two-way trade and resilient supply chains.
While addressing a press conference, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "The new deputy US trade representative, Ambassador Rick Switzer, will be visiting India on the 10th and 11th of December. This visit is a familiarisation visit, as well as to meet with senior officials in the govern
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday firmly rejected suggestions that Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent two-day state visit to India would complicate the ongoing India-US trade negotiations, asserting that no country can expect to dictate New Delhi's relations with o
Congress MP Manish Tewari on Friday moved an adjournment motion in the Lok Sabha, demanding that the poor performance of the rupee be discussed in the Lower House after the Indian currency continued to decline to a new low of 90.43 against the dollar.
The Indian rupee plunged to an all-time low against the US dollar on Wednesday, crossing the psychologically significant 90 mark amid foreign fund outflows. The development came amid firm crude oil prices and perceived uncertainty around the India-US trade deal.
Indian rupee breached the 90 mark against USD on Wednesday morning, extending its depreciation run through sessions now, and in the process hitting a fresh all-time low for the Indian currency.