Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that talks between India and the U.S. over a bilateral trade agreement are 'very near' completion, with both sides converging on most issues and no new major hurdles reported. He added that any deal will be fair and equitable and won’t be rushed. The development has boosted sentiment for Indian exporters, trade-sensitive stocks, and global market activity linked to India-U.S. trade flows.