Indian shares were muted in early trades on Tuesday, with benchmark indexes near six-week lows, as concerns over a delay in signing a trade deal with the United States and sustained foreign outflows hurt demand.

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said more negotiations are needed with India to reach a trade deal before the August 1 tariff deadline. While talks have been constructive, he noted India’s traditionally protectionist trade policies could make major concessions difficult.