After the Union Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary moved the motion to discuss the Union Budget, Opposition MPs continued to demand a discussion on the India-US trade interim framework.
Following the agreement on an interim trade deal between India and the United States, India must now focus on trade openness and structural reforms to strengthen its manufacturing base and global competitiveness, according to a report by Systematix Group.
The decision was taken during a meeting of INDIA bloc floor leaders held at the office of Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in the Parliament House complex. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi was also present at the meeting.
"The BJP doesn't want to debate fundamental issues. You (the BJP) have given a $500 billion market to America. Their 'Make in India' lion has rusted away. This is not the time to debate Veer Savarkar, because if you do, many pages of history will be turned," Yadav said.
The domestic equity markets opened strong on Monday as experts point to improving sentiment driven by clarity on the India-US trade deal, supportive domestic factors and positive global cues.
Both Houses of Parliament are scheduled to begin discussion on the Union Budget 2026-27 on Monday, which was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1.
"A Prime Minister who exposes the nation to pressure, weakens farmers' livelihoods, and damages India's dignity cannot continue in office. For the harm caused to India's sovereignty and self-respect, 'compromised' PM Narendra Modi must take responsibility and immediately resign," the Karn
India's external position among Asian peers improves following the interim trade framework announced between India and the United States, with exports expected to rebound and dollar inflows likely to strengthen, according to a report by JM Financial.
DMK MP TR Baalu moved an Adjournment Motion notice in the Lok Sabha on Monday, seeking a discussion on the framework of the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between India and the United States.
Speaking to ANI on Sunday, he noted that the sector had been facing significant challenges over the past six months due to 25% US tariffs, which had caused considerable turmoil among exporters.
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, while addressing a press conference at his residence in Bhopal, described the recent trade deal between India and the United States as "historic and unprecedented".