JD Vance India Visit Day 1 Live Updates: PM Modi holds talks with US Vice President JD Vance on bilateral trade pact

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Modi-Vance meeting live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US Vice President JD Vance on Monday to discuss expanding the India-US strategic partnership amid ongoing negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement. The talks are expected to address New Delhi’s concerns about Washington’s trade policy, particularly following President Trump’s tariff impositions. Vance’s visit marks the first by a US Vice President in 12 years, following Joe Biden’s visit in 2013. The discussions aim to resolve key issues such as tariffs and market access, with Vance’s visit including stops in Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra.

ndia US trade deal, JD Vance in India Day 1 Live Updates: US Vice President JD Vance will begin his four-day official visit to India from today, running from April 21 to 24. Accompanied by his Indian-origin wife, Usha Vance and their children, this marks Vance’s first trip to India. 

• 20:44 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India visit live updates: Vance family meets PM Modi

• 20:09 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India visit live updates: PM Modi and US Vice President JD Vance discuss strengthening India-US relations

  

  Modi, Vance hold talks on India-US strategic, trade ties

  Prime Minister Modi discusses bilateral trade pact with US Vice President Vance, focusing on strategic ties and trade concerns.

• 19:01 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: US Vice President JD Vance with his family in India

  US Vice President JD Vance and his family arrive, as dancers wearing traditional attires perform, upon Vance’s arrival in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2025.

  Piture credits: REUTERS 

• 19:00 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India visit live updates: US V-P, family visit Delhi’s Cottage Emporium; admire Indian handicrafts

  US Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his Indian-origin wife Usha and their three children, on Monday visited the Central Cottage Industries Emporium (CCIE) located in Janpath in the national capital, where they purchased some traditional Indian handicrafts.

  The Vances, who landed in Delhi this morning, began their India visit with a morning tour of the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, situated near the banks of the Yamuna. Later, they stopped by the Cottage Emporium, a government-run showroom known for authentic handloom and handicraft products from across India.

  “It was a wonderful visit and he (Vance) enjoyed it a lot. We were quite enthusiastic. He also purchased some items from our showroom,” CCIE General Manager Meera Somani told PTI videos. – PTI

• 17:42 | April 21, 2025
  

  US V-P JD Vance being accorded the ceremonial Guard of Honour

  **EDS: SCREENSHOT VIA PTI VIDEOS** New Delhi: US Vice President J.D. Vance being accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour, in New Delhi, Monday, April 21, 2025. (PTI Photo)(PTI04_21_2025_000016A)

• 17:35 | April 21, 2025
  

  US Vice President JD Vance with his family in India

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  Vance’s official visit (21–24 Apr) spanning Delhi, Jaipur & Agra is expected to further deepen the India–U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.

• 17:29 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India visit live updates: Heavy traffic snarls across Delhi over US Vice President JD Vance’s visit

  Huge traffic jams were witnessed in several parts of the national capital on Monday as restrictions and diversions were put in place across the city for US Vice President JD Vance’s visit.

  Commuters heading to work in Delhi from adjoining Noida and Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh and Gurugram in Haryana found themselves stuck for a long time due to the traffic congestion.

  US Vice President Vance and Second Lady Usha arrived in New Delhi around 9.30 am on Monday. – PTI

• 17:29 | April 21, 2025
  

  The U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance & their children visited Swaminarayan Akshardham in Delhi—their first stop in India.

• 17:21 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India visit live updates: Viral moments: JD Vance’s kids win hearts in ethnic wear on India trip

  

  Viral moments: JD Vance’s kids win hearts in ethnic wear on India trip

  US Vice-President JD Vance’s children in traditional Indian attire go viral on social media during their visit to India.

• 16:07 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: Vance arrives in India as Trump’s trade war hangs over visit

  JD Vance landed in New Delhi on Monday, kicking off a four-day visit to India that carries both personal and political significance for the vice president, while taking place against the backdrop of President Donald Trump’s global trade war. 

  Vance’s trip comes as the US is threatening to increase the 10% tariffs on Indian exports to 26% if no deal is reached by the end of the 90-day pause Trump put in place earlier this month. India is hoping to secure a trade deal soon to dodge the new levies. (Bloomberg)

• 16:01 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: The Amber Fort palace to shut for visitors on Monday

  The Amber Fort palace, a beautiful melange of architecture and UNESCO world heritage site, has been closed for visitors for 24 hours from 12 noon on Monday, an official of the state’s Department of Archaeology said.

  The official said that Vance will be welcomed in traditional Rajasthani style with two elephants being trained at Hathi Gaon near Amber for the welcome. Several arrangements during his visit to the palace are under consideration and will be in place after clearance from the US security team.

• 16:00 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: JD Vance to visit City Palace in Jaipur

  The vice president is scheduled to leave Jaipur for Agra in a special plane on Wednesday morning. After returning to Jaipur in the afternoon, he is scheduled to visit City Palace. He will depart for the US early Thursday morning.

  Tight security arrangements will be in place for the vice president’s visit.

  He will be accompanied by his wife Usha Vance, their children and senior members of the US administration. (PTI)

• 15:57 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: US Vice President JD Vance to visit Amber Fort in Jaipur

  US Vice President JD Vance will visit the Amber Fort in Jaipur and deliver an address on US-India relations at Rajasthan International Centre (RIC) on Tuesday.

  Vance will arrive in Jaipur in a special plane at 9.30 pm and will stay at hotel Rambagh Palace. He will reach Amber Fort at 9 am on Tuesday. He will address an event at the RIC at 3 pm. (PTI)

• 15:26 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: Hike in duty drawback on gold, silver to boost exports

  The government decision to increase the drawback rate on select gold and silver article will help moderate the impact of the proposed US tariff and sliding global demand for jewellery.

  

  Hike in duty drawback on gold, silver to boost exports

  Government increases drawback rates on gold and silver articles to offset US tariffs and boost jewelry exports.

• 15:13 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: Ongoing trade tensions between the US and China have heightened global uncertainty, prompting investors to seek refuge in safe-haven assets.

  Gold prices witnessed a steep surge of ₹1,493 and breached the psychological ₹96,000 per 10 grams-mark on Monday, driven by rising demand in the global market.

  On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the yellow metal contracts for June delivery continuing the stellar run for the third straight day by climbing ₹1,493 or 1.57 per cent to touch a fresh peak of ₹96,747 per 10 grams, in the initial trade.

  

  Gold extends rally, jumps ₹1,493 to cross ₹96k mark

  Gold prices on MCX hit record high of ₹96,747 per 10 grams, driven by global demand and trade tensions.

• 14:58 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: Dozens of nations are seeking reductions or exemptions from President Donald Trump’s historic import levies.

  In return, the US wants them to take steps limiting China’s manufacturing might, ensuring Beijing doesn’t find ways around the tariffs.

• 14:47 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: China warns countries not to cut US trade deals at its expense

  Beijing warned nations against making trade agreements with Washington that hurt China, highlighting how economies around the world risk getting caught up in tensions between the two powerhouses.

  

  China warns countries not to cut US trade deals at its expense

  Beijing warns against trade deals hurting China, seeks solidarity against US tariffs, as nations navigate tensions between powerhouses.

• 14:31 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: US crackdown on low value e-comm shipments opens window for Indian exporters

  India’s booming e-commerce sector is likely to benefit from the US decision to end duty-free imports of smaller value from China and Hongkong.

  The De minimis provision, which allowed goods valued under $800 to enter the US duty-free, will be eliminated starting May 2 for China and Hong Kong. This rule has played a key role in growing the business of Chinese e-commerce companies like Shein and Temu. The rule has helped them ship fast fashion, accessories, and other items at a low cost, but the US crackdown now could open a window for Indian exporters.

  

  US crackdown on low value e-comm shipments opens window for Indian exporters

  US ending duty-free imports from China and Hong Kong could boost India’s e-commerce sector, benefiting small exporters in the long term.

• 14:25 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: First shockwaves of Trump’s tariffs set to jolt world economy

  Three weeks after US President Donald Trump effectively declared a trade war with the whole world, new economic forecasts and surveys will point to the initial fallout.

  A few blocks from the White House, the International Monetary Fund is set to lower its outlook for economic growth in new projections released on Tuesday. 

  

  First shockwaves of Trump’s tariffs set to jolt world economy

  Stay informed on global trade with Supply Lines newsletter, tracking economic forecasts and surveys post-Trump’s trade war.

• 13:54 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: The geopolitics of Trump tariffs

  We have now reached the end of the first stage in the tariff war started by the US. The battle lines are clearly drawn: America has made an offer that can either be accepted in toto, rejected in toto or a counteroffer be made. It’s not yet clear which of these it will be.

  

  The geopolitics of Trump tariffs

  The US and China are locked in a battle for global dominance. Tariffs and trade are just a sub-plot

• 13:51 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: How US-China trade war could impact India?

  As US imports from China fall, China may offload excess stock into other countries at lower prices. This raises the risk of dumping, especially in developing markets. India’s trade watchdog, the DGTR, monitors for sudden surges in low-priced imports across sectors that damage Indian industry.

• 13:48 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: Business impact of Trump tariffs

  With US Vice-President JD Vance in India, New Delhi faces a crucial moment to reassess its trade approach with Washington. The sharp rise in US tariffs on Chinese goods has opened up rare export opportunities for countries like India — but it has also brought new risks, including trade diversion, dumping, and unpredictable US demands.

  

  Business impact of Trump tariffs

  There could be risky re-routing or dumping of Chinese goods, and growth of production outside China

• 12:26 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: US VP Vance and his family visit Akshardham temple

  US Vice President J D Vance and his wife Usha along with their three children visited the Akshardham Temple in Delhi on Monday.

  Vance, his Indian-origin wife Usha Chilukuri and their children Ewan, Vivek and Mirabel, all three dressed in Indian attire, posed for camera crews outside the imposing facade of the temple.

  The US vice president is accompanied by a delegation of senior US government officials on his four-day trip to India. 

• 12:12 | April 21, 2025
  

  India, US expect to conclude first tranche of BTA by fall: Nirmala Sitharaman

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman expects the first tranche of the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) to be concluded by fall (October-November) this year. She also assured her commitment to maintaining the fiscal deficit below 4.5 per cent by 2026.

  

  India, US expect to conclude first tranche of BTA by fall: Nirmala Sitharaman

  Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman aims to finalize the Bilateral Trade Agreement by fall, ensuring fiscal deficit remains below 4.5%.

• 11:39 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: Government in touch with industry players and organisations for inputs on tariff discussions

  The government has been in constant consultations with exporters and industry organisations to get inputs on the extent to which Washington’s expectations of tariff cuts and removal of non-tariff barriers can be met in various sectors, depending on the sensitivities, and also the opportunities that can be explored in terms of gaining more market access in the US, a source told businessline.

• 11:37 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: Indian industry not ready for ‘zero-for-zero’ tariff deal with US beyond few items

  As India readies for talks with the US on an `early tranche’ of the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) this week, the Indian industry has identified just a handful of sectors, such as auto components, apparels & textiles and electronics, where the country could opt for zero-for-zero tariffs where both sides eliminate import duties for each other, according to sources.

  

  Indian industry not ready for ‘zero-for-zero’ tariff deal with US beyond few items

  India prepares for talks with US on early trade agreement, focusing on zero-for-zero tariffs and stringent rules of origin.

• 11:09 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: President Modi and US Vice President JD Vance meeting

  Their discussions can be focused on strengthening economic, trade, and defence cooperation between the two nations. 

• 10:38 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: As JD Vance embarks on his visit to India with his family, the small village of Vadluru in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh is abuzz with anticipation

  Vadluru is the ancestral home of Usha Vance (nee Chilukuri), the wife of Vice President Vance, and locals are hopeful the couple will visit their village during their time in the country. The visit has sparked a wave of excitement and emotion among villagers who take great pride in Usha’s achievements.

• 10:21 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance, along with their children welcomed at Palam airport.

• 10:15 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: US Vice President J D Vance and his wife Usha arrived in Delhi to a warm welcome by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at the airport

• 10:10 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: Officials in New Delhi are expecting to clinch a trade deal with the U.S. within the 90-day pause on tariff hikes announced by Trump on April 9

• 09:44 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: Earlier, JD Vance and his family concluded their three-day visit to Italy, where he held bilateral meetings

  Vance arrived in Italy on Friday and held expanded bilateral meetings with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. On Saturday, he met with Church officials, including Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and attended religious services during the Easter weekend.

  The Vice President concluded his visit on Easter Sunday after a meeting with Pope Francis.

• 09:41 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: The world-famous UNESCO World Heritage site, the Taj Mahal, is being prepared for the upcoming visit of Vice President Vance.

  The monument, which has welcomed many global leaders over the years, will now see Vice President Vance and his wife walking through the mausoleum and admiring its timeless beauty. Earlier, in 2020, US President Donald Trump visited the Taj Mahal along with First Lady Melania Trump.

• 09:40 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: Following official meetings, the Vance family is set to visit Jaipur and Agra.

  Vice President Vance will travel to Jaipur on Tuesday. On April 23, he is scheduled to visit Agra.

• 09:38 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: US Vice President JD Vance lands in India

• 09:37 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: A formal meeting between Vice President Vance and Prime Minister Modi is scheduled for 6:30 PM at the Prime Minister’s official residence, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg.

• 09:37 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: US Vice President JD Vance will be formally received at 10:00 AM

• 09:36 | April 21, 2025
  

  JD Vance India Visit Live Updates: US Vice President aircraft is scheduled to land at Air Force Station, Palam in New Delhi at approximately 9:30 am IST

Published on April 21, 2025