https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=70193 A bilateral India US trade agreement is in advanced finalisation and reportedly includes a tariff reduction to 18 percent and removal of a 25 percent additional levy tied to energy purchases; the deal is expected to boost Indian exports and labour intensive industries. Concurrently, cooperation on critical minerals is advancing and further engagement on defence and energy is anticipated, while India emphasises energy security and historical commercial ties with Venezuela when assessing supply options. en-us Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:31:03 +0530 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:31:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=70193 A bilateral India US trade agreement is in advanced finalisation and reportedly includes a tariff reduction to 18 percent and removal of a 25 percent additional levy tied to energy purchases; the deal is expected to boost Indian exports and labour intensive industries. Concurrently, cooperation on critical minerals is advancing and further engagement on defence and energy is anticipated, while India emphasises energy security and historical commercial ties with Venezuela when assessing supply options. News - Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:31:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=70193