Washington, June 30 -- The strategic partnership between India and the United States is witnessing a substantial surge in confidence, with senior officials highlighting that a long-anticipated bilateral trade pact is approaching the finishing line alongside intensifying collaboration in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, defence manufacturing and supply chain resilience.

This overarching consensus materialised during the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit, where government representatives, legislators and corporate leaders characterised the bilateral dynamic as transitioning into a fresh chapter steered by technological integration, capital flows and shared strategic alignment.

US Ambassador to India S...