Chennai Office India’s trade agreement with the US underscores New Delhi’s effort to protect politically sensitive farm and dairy industries even as it opens wider export channels for manufacturing and labour intensive goods.

According to a Reuters report, India has agreed to purchase petroleum, defence equipment and aircraft from the United States, while also partially opening its tightly regulated agriculture sector under a trade agreement.

#WATCH | Delhi: On the India-US trade agreement, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, says, "...In the US trade deal, the sensitive sectors of India's economy, particularly agriculture and dairy, have been protected. We have seen reports from across the country;… pic.twitter.com/hItKXz6m6u

India safeguards farmers dairy sector in US India FTA, despite US claims of wider farm market access and tariff reductions

India-US FTA announcement has sparked controversy as US officials flag zero tariffs on farm goods, Opposition and farmer unions protest, while government insists agriculture and dairy remain protected.

One of the most glaring concerns flagged by the survey is India’s persistent underperformance in crop yields compared to global benchmarks

Commerce minister highlights sector safeguards, export gains and MSME opportunities under the proposed India-US trade agreement

India’s agricultural sector is the backbone of its economy, employing nearly half the workforce and ensuring food security and rural livelihoods. Yet it faces mounting challenges—from climate change and resource constraints to the need for advanced ...

India has completely protected the interests of its agriculture and dairy sector in the India-US trade agreement.