India and the US are making rapid progress towards resolving the remaining issues in their proposed interim trade arrangement, with both countries expected to implement the first phase of the agreement by the middle of next month, Goyal said.
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra cautioned that a potential south-west monsoon deficit could dampen rural demand and private consumption. While government initiatives aim to mitigate this, rising energy prices and supply disruptions also pose growth risks. The central bank consequently lowered its FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.6%.