Rajesh Agrawal
IndiapoliticianMale7.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Rajesh Agrawal is an Indian civil servant currently serving as the Additional Secretary in the Commerce Department of the Government of India. He has been involved in shaping India's trade policies and negotiations, particularly in relation to bilateral agreements with countries such as the United States. Agrawal recently commented on the forthcoming bilateral trade agreement between India and the US, indicating that the two nations would soon outline the key elements of the proposed deal.
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Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal has been involved in consultations regarding India's export strategy.
Govt starts work on steps to increase domestic resilienceIndia· 2026-06-21
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal stated that total exports of goods and services are expected to cross $860 billion during the current financial year.
India’s exports to US drop 22% due to Trump’s 50% tariffs; overall trade data suggests signs of resilient market diversificationIndia· 2026-02-16
Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal stated that the trade pact would significantly boost trade and investment flows between India and the EU.
India-EU FTA: European beer, cars and food products set to get cheaper — details of the trade deal & what we know so farIndia· 2026-01-27
Rajesh Agrawal confirmed that India and the EU have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement.
‘Europe financing war against themselves’: India-EU FTA ‘mother of all trade deals’ draws US ireIndia· 2026-01-27
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday that the negotiations for the free trade agreement have been successfully concluded.
India and EU conclude long-pending free trade agreement, says commerce secretaryIndia· 2026-01-26Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal told reporters about the impact of tariffs on exports and imports.
Exports defy Trump tariffs, record fastest growth in 3+ yearsIndia· 2025-12-15
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal stated that India and the US are very close to finalising a framework trade deal.
Rupee sinks further: Rupee hits new all-time low of 90.74 vs dollar; trade deal uncertainty, FII outflows weighIndia· 2025-12-15
Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal said that discussions are soon going on to close on a package which will include issues such as America’s market access to the country.
India-US trade deal: Goyal signals 'good news' soon once 'fair' pact reached; farmers, fishermen and small industry in focusIndia· 2025-11-19
Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Monday said that discussions are going on to close on a package which will include issues such as America’s market access to the country.
India-US trade deal soon? First tranche near closure! would be 'highly detailed and fully aligned with WTO'India· 2025-11-17Rajesh Agrawal, the commerce secretary, recently headed the Indian delegation that held trade discussions in Washington.
'No agreement unless...': Piyush Goyal gives big update on India-US trade deal; talks going on in 'cordial atmosphere'India· 2025-10-18
Trade Secretary Rajesh Agrawal noted an upward trend in energy procurement from the US.
Donald Trump’s claim on Russian crude oil: Will India stop buying it? Here's what's happeningIndia· 2025-10-16
Commerce secretary Rajesh Agrawal is expected to participate in the discussions.
Explainer: Why US may be ready for a trade deal with India now - thanks to ChinaIndia· 2025-10-15
Rajesh Agrawal is the Indian counterpart in the trade negotiations.
India-US trade deal talks back on track! Piyush Goyal expected to visit America; ‘may be in the next few days’India· 2025-09-19
Rajesh Agrawal is the Special Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry in India.
‘Positive & forward looking’: India & US decide to intensify efforts for early trade deal; stress importance of bilateral tradeIndia· 2025-09-16Rajesh Agrawal is leading the discussions on India's behalf in the trade talks.
India-US seek breakthrough in day-long trade talks
United Kingdom· 2025-09-16
Rajesh Agrawal is the special secretary, Department of Commerce, leading India's negotiating team in the US trade discussions.
India-US trade deal: First in-person talks since Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs; what to expectIndia· 2025-09-16
Rajesh Agrawal is India’s chief negotiator in the trade discussions with the US.
Trade deal soon? US chief negotiator to land in India tonight; talks to begin tomorrowIndia· 2025-09-15Rajesh Agrawal is India's chief negotiator who will meet with the US delegation.
Trump imposes 25% tariff on India: Centre hits back, says 'will take all steps to secure national interest'India· 2025-07-30Rajesh Agrawal is the Special Secretary in the Department of Commerce and the chief negotiator for the proposed India-US bilateral trade pact.
India-US trade deal: Indian team to visit Washington for another round of talks; Donald Trump’s tariff deadline loomsIndia· 2025-07-10Rajesh Agrawal is leading the Indian delegation in trade negotiations with the US.
India-US trade deal: Talks enter sixth day as Donald Trump's tariff deadline looms; top things India is pushing for amidst hectic negotiationsIndia· 2025-07-02
Chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal is leading the Indian delegation.
'Much less tariffs': Donald Trump hints at closing an India-US trade deal soon; wants to make both sides competitive | BusinessIndia· 2025-07-02
India's chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal will be in DC for three-day talks.
India likely to explore ‘early tranche’ in US trade deal | India NewsIndia· 2025-04-20
Rajesh Agrawal is the additional secretary in the commerce department leading the talks.
India US Trade Deal: India, US conclude first round of talks for trade deal | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-29Rajesh Agrawal is the additional secretary in the commerce department discussing the bilateral trade agreement with the US.
India, US to draw up broad contours of trade deal shortlyIndia· 2025-02-17