Overview

• Indian negotiators are expected in Washington this week to work with U.S. counterparts on narrowing gaps toward a Bilateral Trade Agreement, a senior Indian official said.
• India has indicated it could boost energy imports from the United States to address U.S. concerns about New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil.
• Both governments say trade discussions have formally restarted during Ambassador‑designate Sergio Gor’s Oct. 9–14 visit, with early sessions continuing virtually due to the U.S. shutdown.
• Officials are exploring an in‑person round in Washington, D.C., as operational constraints from the shutdown delay scheduling.
• Gor met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval and Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal to coordinate on trade, defense, technology and critical minerals, with officials exploring leader‑level engagement later this month.