<h1>India rejects deadline pressure for trade deals, will only accept agreements serving national interests</h1> India's Commerce Minister stated the country will not enter trade agreements under time pressure and will only accept deals when they serve national interests. The Minister emphasized that India negotiates free trade agreements with multiple countries including the US, European Union, New Zealand, Oman, Chile, and Peru, but only pursues win-win arrangements. Regarding a proposed interim trade agreement with the US potentially by a specific July deadline, the Minister clarified India does not operate on deadlines for trade deals and will only proceed when agreements are properly finalized and beneficial to the country. No immediate plans exist for Washington visits regarding trade negotiations.