Doha, Oct. 7 -- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said that the Indian government is in contact with the United States across various levels regarding the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), adding that there is a possibility for the agreement to take shape.

However, the minister did not specify any timeline for the conclusion of the BTA negotiations, emphasising that discussions are ongoing and not bound by deadlines.

"Our talks with the United States are ongoing continuously. Contacts are maintained at different levels. We never negotiate based on deadlines. The possibilities are full. Every possibility exists. Currently, the US government is in shutdown mode. In light of that, we'll have to see how, w...