New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce has urged the government to conclude the proposed India-United States Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) at the earliest while ensuring that the interests of Indian exporters are adequately protected.

Panel Seeks Early Conclusion Of India-US Trade Pact

In a report tabled in Parliament, the committee said an early conclusion of the agreement would provide businesses in both countries with a stable and predictable trade environment without compromising India's export interests.

The panel recommended that India seek complete exemption for key export products, including generic medicines, critical minerals and smartphones, from any future US tariff increases, reported Busin...