Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday rejected reports claiming that India had refused to finalise a quick trade agreement with the United States. Responding to a Reuters report, Goyal described the claims as “false, baseless and misleading” and said he had held “fantastic meetings” with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during his visit to New Delhi in June
Indian equity markets witnessed a strong rally on June 24, with the BSE Sensex jumping more than 500 points and the NSE Nifty approaching the crucial 23,950 mark. Positive global cues, easing crude oil prices and strong buying in key sectors helped lift investor sentiment.
