India, Feb. 4 -- The newly announced trade deal between India and the United States is expected to deliver a major boost to several export-oriented and labour-intensive sectors, after Washington agreed to slash tariffs on Indian goods from 50 per cent to 18 per cent and extend zero-duty access to a large basket of products.

According to details emerging from officials and industry bodies, the agreement removes punitive and reciprocal tariffs on billions of dollars worth of Indian exports, while safeguarding sensitive Indian agriculture and dairy segments. The immediate winners are likely to be sectors that were hit hardest by the earlier tariff spike and are heavily dependent on the US market.

Here's a sector-wise look at who could bene...