RBI Governor reveals economic impact if India-US FTA fails.
Context
What happened: RBI Governor Malhotra said the economic impact of a failed India-US trade deal depends on the extent of tariffs applied, calling it premature to answer but noting some negative impact is likely.
Key numbers: US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on October 1 an India-US trade agreement was not imminent.
Why it matters: Malhotra said recent trade agreements, some officialised and others in the pipeline, could help industry and diversify exports, mitigating the effect of additional tariffs on some sectors.