<h1>India and US Forge Ahead with Bilateral Trade Deal, Targeting First Phase Signing by Fall 2025</h1> India is actively negotiating a bilateral trade agreement with the United States, aiming to sign the first phase by fall 2025. The finance minister highlighted ongoing diplomatic engagement, including high-level meetings and discussions about trade relations. The negotiations focus on mutual economic interests, with hopes of concluding the first tranche of the agreement by September-October, addressing potential tariff concerns and strengthening bilateral trade partnerships.