Under the agreement, tariffs on Made in India goods entering the US fall sharply from 50% to 18%.
The development triggered strong reactions worldwide, including from political leaders and foreign policy experts in India.
In recent months, the government has signalled concern over low-priced inflows affecting local capacity and jobs.
India has defended its position, emphasising that its priority is to safeguard the interests of Indian consumers.
According to the Pew Research Centre, Indians accounted for nearly 75% of H-1B approvals in 2023.