Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trading session on Tuesday after India and the US agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will bring down the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from current 25 per cent.Photograph: Amit Dave/ReutersKey PointsFrom the Sensex firms, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finance, Eternal, Bajaj Finserv, InterGlobe Aviation and Reliance Industries were trading sharply higher in the range of 7.2-3.7 per centITC emerged as the only laggard from the ...

India is also partly opening up its highly guarded agriculture sector under the trade deal. ...

U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands as they attend a joint press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., Feb. 13, 2025.The world's largest economy has struck a deal with the most populous nation.U.S. President Donald Trump announced Monday that America will lower so-called reciprocal tariffs on India to 18% from 25%. As part of the deal, New Delhi will "BUY AMERICAN" at "a much higher level," and stop buying oil from Russia. Instead, India will im ...

Group 1 - The European Union and India have successfully negotiated a trade deal aimed at enhancing economic cooperation and reducing tariffs on various goods [1] - The trade agreement is expected to boost bilateral trade, which currently stands at approximately €100 billion, by facilitating easier market access and investment opportunities [1] - This deal is part of a broader strategy by the EU to strengthen ties with key partners outside of the United States, particularly in light of shifting global trade dynamics [1] Group 2 - Following the announcement of the trade deal, U.S. health-insurer stocks experienced a decline in after-hours trading, indicating potential market reactions to international trade developments [1] - The drop in health-insurer stocks may reflect investor concerns about the implications of global trade agreements on domestic healthcare policies and market competition [1] - Analysts suggest that the trade deal could lead to increased competition in the healthcare sector, impacting pricing and service delivery in the U.S. market [1]

In today’s India Edition, Menaka Doshi looks at the trade deal with New Zealand. https://t.co/81bMi8upYA ...

Market Dynamics - Competitors are observing South America's consumer market and mineral resources as the EU struggles to finalize a trade deal with Mercosur [1]

A US-Japan consultation panel held its first meeting to consider initial projects for a $550 billion investment pledge that is a pillar of the two countries’ trade deal https://t.co/OSzWQhw9i8 ...

Trade Agreement Impact - Swiss companies potentially entitled to claim "several hundred million francs" in tariff refunds from the US [1] - The trade deal between the nations will be applied retroactively [1] Government Statement - Switzerland's economy minister made the statement regarding tariff refunds [1]

The European Parliament approved measures to protect European farmers under a potential trade deal with South American countries, a key technical step needed to finalize the landmark pact https://t.co/Y8ZjltYLZx ...

Trade Agreement - UK and South Korea have reached a trade agreement [1]