India, Jan. 13 -- Trade relations between India and the United States (US) moved firmly into the spotlight as the newly appointed US Ambassador to India announced that bilateral trade negotiations are actively underway, with the next high-level call scheduled on Tuesday, January 13.

In his first major address after assuming office, the Ambassador said both sides are determined to advance discussions despite the complexity of reaching an agreement with the world's largest nation by population. "India is the world's largest nation, so it's not an easy task to get this across the finish line, but we are determined to get there," he said, signalling renewed momentum in talks that have long been watched closely by businesses and policymakers ...