New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- India's chief economic adviser (CEA) V. Anantha Nageswaran struck an optimistic note on Thursday, saying he expected a resolution to the tariff stand-off with the US within the next two months, even as he projected steady momentum in India's domestic economy.

Speaking at an industry gathering in Kolkata, Nageswaran said he believed Washington would soon roll back the additional 25% tariff imposed on New Delhi for buying Russian oil.

"Beneath the surface, lots of conversations are going on between the two governments... Although I don't have a crystal ball or any insider information, I can say that my personal confidence is that in the next couple of months, if not earlier, we will see a resolution, at least to the...