India, Feb. 9 -- World Trade Centre Mumbai warmly welcomes the announcement of the interim pact on the India-United States Trade Deal, marking a significant milestone in strengthening one of the world's most consequential strategic and economic partnerships. In a joint statement released by both the countries followed by a press conference by Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, the broader contours of the trade deal were specified along with a tentative deadline of completion of the final BTA by March this year.

Speaking on the interim trade deal, Dr Vijay Kalantri, Chairman, World Trade Center Mumbai and President All India Association of Industries said, "The announcement of the trade deal was met with calculated responses as the con...