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NEW DELHI: Three US-based companies are currently engaged with their Indian counterparts for mass production of Covid-19 vaccines in India, the commerce ministry said on Wednesday.
The ministry added that Covid-19 has led to increased trade and cooperation between India and the US.
"Three USA companies are currently engaged with their Indian counterparts for mass production of Covid-19 vaccines in India," it said without giving more details.
It also said the proposed free trade agreement between India and Mauritius is near finalisation as negotiations for trade in goods and services have been completed.
In a free trade agreement, two trading partners cut or eliminate duties on majority of goods traded between them.