<h1>India US bilateral trade agreement first phase targeted for completion by fall 2025</h1> Trade negotiations between India and the US for a bilateral trade agreement are progressing rapidly, with Indian officials targeting completion of the first phase by fall 2025. The Commerce Minister confirmed that an Indian delegation has reached Washington for the next round of talks. Simultaneously, India is negotiating free trade agreements with the European Union and the UK. The Commerce Secretary noted that modern trade agreements differ from traditional pacts by incorporating services, regulatory frameworks, foreign direct investment, intellectual property rights, and digital trade principles. These comprehensive agreements include mechanisms for dispute resolution and regulatory harmonization, which officials say will facilitate global capability centers in India and provide regulatory certainty for businesses once implemented.