"A deal may still emerge, but only on fair terms. For now, India’s principled stand has avoided the trap of a one-sided deal, and that’s a success," GTRI's founder Srivastava said.

Amid Donald Trump's offensive, the government on Thursday dug its heels in on trade, saying it will not compromise on the interests of farm.

Donald Trump’s new tariff decision targeting Indian exports has sparked mixed reactions from policy leaders and trade experts. Although the move may affect exports in the short run, bodies like GTRI a