India hopes to conclude trade pact with US this year, FM Nirmala Sitharaman says

India aims to finalize the first phase of a trade agreement with the U.S. by autumn, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said during her U.S. visit. Amid ongoing trade talks, she will attend IMF, World Bank, and G20 meetings. The effort coincides with a 90-day U.S. tariff pause and growing diplomatic engagement, including U.S. Vice President JD Vances visit to India.