India, Sept. 16 -- After talks with the US for a trade deal formally resumed on Tuesday, the Indian government described the discussions as "positive and forward-looking, covering various aspects of the trade deal". The US echoed the sentiment with a spokesperson describing the meeting as positive as well.

The statement by the Indian commerce ministry said a team from the office of the United States Trade Representative, led by chief negotiator Brendan Lynch, visited India on September 16.

India was represented by officials led by special secretary, department of commerce, Rajesh Agarwal.

"It was decided to intensify efforts to achieve early conclusion of a mutually beneficial trade agreement," the ministry statement said.

Talks began...