Union Minister Piyush Goyal recently stated that India is prepared to engage in trade agreements with the US if it aligns with national interests. However, he emphasised that such deals would not be rushed due to external deadlines. India's stance remains firm on protecting its agricultural sector from foreign competition.

India has made its best offer to the US on trade and the fate of an interim deal now lies in the hands of President Donald Trump, officials familiar with the matter said.