<h1>Rules-based trading framework: negotiations continue on trade commitments as India joins most IPEF pillars but seeks fair terms.</h1> India joined IPEF declarations on supply chains, tax and anti-corruption, and clean energy, while the trade pillar remains under negotiation because commitments on environment, labour, digital trade and public procurement are still emerging; India cautioned that conditionalities must not discriminate against developing countries and will engage while awaiting final trade contours, concurrently firming its domestic digital privacy and data laws.