According to sources, India is planning to let U.S. firms bid for federal government contracts worth over $50 billion as part of an ongoing trade deal.

This follows a recent UK pact where British firms were allowed limited access to Indian contracts on a reciprocal basis.

India’s public procurement market is estimated at $700–750 billion annually, most of which is reserved for domestic firms, with 25% kept for small businesses.

Only select federal contracts will be opened to foreign firms; state and local government deals remain restricted.

India has historically avoided joining the WTO’s Government Procurement Agreement, citing protection for small firms.

U.S. officials have raised concerns over India’s restrictive procurement rules; both sides aim to close a deal before July.

MSMEs will continue to get 25% reservation, and Indian businesses could gain access to foreign public contracts under reciprocity.

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