‘For global trade’s sake, hope our US deal is inked soon’: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Economic Times - Oct 16, 2026

Nirmala Sitharaman expressed optimism regarding the speedy conclusion of the India-US trade agreement during her recent interaction. She highlighted challenges in trade relations with China due to non-tariff barriers causing problems for Indian exporters. The Finance Minister advocated for promoting rupee-denominated trade settlements to assist nations experiencing hard currency shortages. Sitharaman emphasized the importance of public investment in infrastructure to bolster economic growth despite global disruptions.

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