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Whether you are a business owner eyeing the $30 trillion US market or a consumer looking for cheaper American imports like California almonds and premium spirits, this list is your new roadmap.

India-US interim trade pact: From diamonds to silk — Full list of products under 18% tariffs

by Business Today Desk |Feb 7, 2026

From the glittering diamond hubs of Surat to the textile clusters of Tiruppur, industries that were previously "priced out" of the US market are suddenly back in the game.

Goyal further mentioned that Indian agricultural goods would get preferential access to American markets. 

India-US interim trade pact -- 'Farmers safe, country developed': Piyush Goyal says India's agri exports to go up

by Business Today Desk |Feb 7, 2026

Goyal said that dairy, fruits, vegetables, spices, and other grains have been protected. Check out the list of agricultural goods, vegetables, and spices that the US cannot export to India

The White House also said India and the US have agreed on a framework to expand defence cooperation over the next decade, signalling closer strategic and security ties.

Explained: Why the US is lifting additional 25$ duty on India over Russian oil, what New Delhi promised in return, and more

by Business Today Desk |Feb 7, 2026

The rollback of duties will take effect from February 7, according to an executive order issued by the White House.

The White House said the two countries have reached a framework for an interim agreement on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade.

'India-US interim trade pact to expand market access for American agri products': US Trade Representative

by Business Today Desk |Feb 7, 2026

In a statement, the USTR said India has agreed to eliminate or lower tariffs on all US industrial goods and a wide range of agricultural products.

The strike reflects frustration among drivers over unfair competition and income instability as ride-hailing platforms expand.

'All India Breakdown': Ola, Uber, Rapido drivers to go on strike today; here's why

by Business Today Desk |Feb 7, 2026

The strike has been publicised as an 'All India Breakdown' and is intended as a mark of protest. 

In a joint statement, the two countries said that they would "promptly implement this framework" and work toward finalising the interim agreement to achieve a mutually beneficial trade agreement (BTA).

Inside the India-US interim trade agreement: Reciprocal tariffs on India to come down to 18%, 0% duty on generic pharma

by Business Today Desk |Feb 7, 2026

The details of the much-awaited agreement framework are out -- right from the size of the export market to tariff reductions to protected sectors. Check here

As per the joint statement issued by both countries, US will slash reciprocal tariffs on India from 50 per cent to 18 per cent.

'Reflects growing depth, trust, dynamism': PM Modi on India-US interim trade pact, thanks Donald Trump

by Business Today Desk |Feb 7, 2026

PM Modi further noted that the India-US interim trade deal framework strengthens the government's flagship 'Make in India'.

Shenoy’s observation draws attention to the importance of market breadth — a measure of how widely gains or losses are distributed across stocks — rather than relying solely on benchmark movements. 

'Think about it': Deepak Shenoy warns indices mask stress as majority of Nifty 500 stocks lag

by Business Today Desk |Feb 6, 2026

Capitalmind’s data highlights a clear disconnect between index performance and stock-level reality. While the Nifty 500 as an index may not reflect a sharp drawdown, two-thirds of its constituents rem...

 Bitcoin, the oldest crypto token, tumbled close to a 16-month low in the last 24 hours. According

Bitcoin avoids $60,000 breakdown, still down over 50% from record high

by Business Today Desk |Feb 6, 2026

Bitcoin’s sell-off has coincided with continued weakness in US technology stocks, with the digital asset often showing a strong correlation with risk-heavy assets. As tech shares slid, cryptocurrencie...

The proposal to disinvest IDBI Bank was first announced in the Union Budget for FY21 in February 2020.

IDBI Bank stake sale: Financial bids received; evaluation underway, says FinMin

by Business Today Desk |Feb 6, 2026

The Union government and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) together hold around 90 per cent stake in IDBI Bank. As part of the transaction, the government is divesting its 30.48 per cent stake...