New Delhi, Sept. 1 -- India's agriculture sector faces a delicate balancing act as the United States raises tariffs and presses for broader access to Indian markets. The Bank of Baroda has conducted an analysis by comparing the wholesale and retail prices of various commodities to shed light on how the opening of imports of farm products could affect overall demand and, consequently, the prospects of Indian farmers.

By the end of July 2025, the US imposed a baseline tariff of 25 per cent on imports from India, followed by an additional 25 per cent levy, effectively doubling tariffs to 50 per cent, which came into effect on August 27.

According to the Bank of Baroda report, Washington has also demanded greater access to India's dairy, fi...