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India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
Why India should rethink its opposition to WTO plurilateral dealsThe 14th WTO ministerial conference highlighted a divide between multilateralism and plurilateralism. India advocates for multilateralism b...
UK’s steel curbs emerge as an early hurdle for FTA with India ahead of roll-out. Is there a way out?The UK has extended safeguard measures on select steel imports; starting from July 1, 2026, it will reduce tariff-free quotas by 60% and im...
India, Ethiopia sign bilateral accession protocol for Addis Ababa's WTO membership in GenevaThe deal, fast-tracked under Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, aims to boost trade and investment following the elevation of bilateral ties t...
Without meaningful reform, effectiveness and credibility of UN will remain constrained: Jaishankar at BRICSIndia is strongly advocating for major changes in global institutions. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that the United Natio...
Govt working on FTA utilisation plan to maximise benefits for businessesThe government is preparing an FTA utilisation plan to help Indian businesses maximise benefits from recent trade agreements signed with co...
The crisis of multilateralism and the imperative of WTO reformThe World Trade Organization's role as a global commerce pillar is weakening. Imbalances and unfair practices are challenging its principle...
EU envoy seeks investment liberalisation chapter in FTA with India, early investment pact conclusionEuropean Union Ambassador Herve Delphin seeks an investment liberalization chapter and an early investment protection pact for the India-EU...
India should adopt dual-track trade strategy at WTO, say expertsExperts suggest India adopt a dual-track trade strategy. This involves defending World Trade Organisation rules while selectively joining p...
Plurilaterals without guardrails can fragment trading system: ExpertsGlobal trade volumes are growing despite concerns about the WTO. Experts discussed reforming the WTO's rules and governance. They highlight...
India supplies 20% of global generic medicines; its IP rules WTO-compliant: GTRIIndia is a major global supplier of affordable generic medicines. The United States continues to pressure India regarding intellectual prop...
India, Taiwan get time till October to settle ICT tariff disputeIndia and Taiwan have requested the WTO's dispute settlement body to postpone a ruling on India's import duties on ICT products until Octob...
WTO accepts request of India, Taipei to defer ICT import duty dispute ruling until Oct 2026India and Taiwan have secured a delay in a WTO ruling on India's import duties for certain IT products. The decision is now postponed until...
Extension WTO e-comm duty moratorium for longer period to give certainty to biz: Union minister Piyush GoyalIndia is pushing for an extended moratorium on import duties for digital goods transmitted across borders. This move aims to provide busine...
WTO faces new reality of global tradeThe World Trade Organization's 14th ministerial conference wrapped up in the wee hours Monday with no results on the key issues of agricult...
Away from Middle East war zone, many battles unfold on the tableThe WTO ministerial in Cameroon ended in deadlock, failing to extend the e-commerce moratorium and highlighting deep divisions between majo...
WTO talks run overtime as Brazil, US clash on ecomm moratoriumWorld Trade Organization talks in Cameroon extended beyond deadlines. Negotiators from the US and Brazil debated agriculture and electronic...