A U.S. delegation led by senior officials from the USTR held two days of discussions in the national capital with trade officials headed by chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal, the sources said.

Trade negotiations between the United States and India are making progress and a deal could be finalised soon, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Monday, as both sides push to conclude talks ahead of a July deadline.

India and the U.S. have extended trade talks into next week to finalize an interim deal on tariff cuts in farming and auto sectors. Discussion aims to enhance market access and supply chain resilience ahead of a July 9 deadline,