India-US trade deal: What industry leaders say about market access, exports

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

63% : "...Coming on the heels of a very consequential EU-India free trade agreement, this is a big move for India as it seeks to open up its trade frontiers with the EU and the US.
61% : He said on X: "First the Mother of all deals with EU, now the Father of all deals with US -- great achievement by PM Modi government.
60% : When combined with the recently concluded India-EU trade agreement, this potentially represents one of the strongest external growth stimuli for the Indian economy in 2026.
56% : We look forward to a stronger India-US partnership that accelerates growth, expands market access, and supports India's ambition to be a globally competitive manufacturing and innovation hub." Also Read Global aid cuts threaten health gains in India, warns new Lancet study Stock Market LIVE: Sensex surges 2,500 pts; Nifty tops 25,800; All sectors in green; RIL up 4% India-US deal done, but earnings recovery key to sustaining rally: Analysts Budget narrows SGB tax tax-free status: Check investments still exempt Ambani, Adani group stocks surge after India-US finalise trade deal Dr Anish Shah, Group CEO and Managing Director of Mahindra Group, said the deal will boost business confidence.
54% : Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet, said, "The finalisation of the India-US trade deal is a watershed moment for our nation and a major boost for the 'Made in India' brand... Coming on the back of recent trade agreements with the EU and the UK, this deal reinforces India's growing confidence and credibility on the global stage and lays the foundation for sustained growth and stronger international partnerships.
52% : "...The immediate reduction in reciprocal tariffs on Indian exports from 50 per cent to 18 per cent, along with the commitment to progressively lower tariff and non-tariff barriers, will boost growth momentum and improve the predictability businesses need to invest with confidence.

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