Modi's office said the two leaders "welcomed the significant progress in the negotiations for a mutually beneficial India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement."

U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi touted progress in talks for a trade deal between the two countries, their offices said on Monday, as New Delhi rushes to avoid U.S.

United States Vice President JD Vance is visiting India on a four-day trip starting April 21. His wife Usha Vance, who belongs to the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, their children and other administrative officials are accompanying him as well.