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...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.19 AM IST
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...
07 May, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
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...
06 May, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
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...
02 May, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
China calls for stronger trade cooperation with India after ministerial talks during WTO conferenceUnion Minister Piyush Goyal met China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao at the WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference. The meeting aimed to streng...
03 Apr, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
WTO members bypass opposition to introduce world's first baseline digital trade rulesA significant agreement on digital trade rules is moving forward. Several World Trade Organization members have decided to implement the pa...
28 Mar, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
At WTO meet, Piyush Goyal says plurilateral agreements must not be imposedIndia urged consensus on WTO plurilateral outcomes and careful reconsideration of the e-commerce duty moratorium. The US wants the moratori...
27 Mar, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
India, 39 others raise concerns over China-led investment pact proposalMany nations are voicing concerns at the World Trade Organisation. A China-backed proposal for investment facilitation is facing opposition...
23 Mar, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
India to pitch for strengthening WTO at upcoming ministerial: OfficialsIndia will advocate for a stronger World Trade Organization at the upcoming ministerial conference in Cameroon. Discussions will focus on g...
19 Mar, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Send signal to investorsWhile countries can better their investment-facilitation frameworks unilaterally, 125 countries see value in anchoring their efforts in sha...
04 Nov, 2024, 11.12 AM IST
Require multilateral discussion under a WTO body, say India, South Africa and Egypt"The drafting process deviates substantially from the accepted practice at the WTO," India, South Africa and Egypt said, adding that the "f...
25 Nov, 2023, 11.10 PM IST
India wants WTO mechanism to ensure development issues are not ignoredIn a submission, New Delhi said that the WTO's key committee responsible for work on development and issues relating to the trade of develo...
18 Apr, 2023, 11.51 PM IST
India not participating in plurilateral discussions on e-commerce at WTO“Our view is that JSI runs contrary to the exploratory and non- negotiating mandate of the ‘Work Programme on E-Commerce’,” Hardeep Singh P...
19 Mar, 2021, 11.57 PM IST
Informal WTO ministerial meeting begins; 52 nations participatingInformal discussions will continue through out the day and the delegates will explore in detail the option for reinvigorating the WTO.
20 Mar, 2018, 12.52 PM IST
India tries hard to keep multilateralism intact at WTO despite pressureIt is also important for India as it the WTO failed to reaffirm the Doha Development Agenda, India's main demand at the previous ministeria...
10 Oct, 2017, 09.49 PM IST
We need to develop legal capacity to contest WTO cases: Rita TeaotiaSecretary Rita Teaotia said today.All developing countries including India, she said, would face difficulties in contesting trade disputes ...
02 May, 2016, 03.14 PM IST
- Centre rules out opening govt supply contracts
The government has ruled out joining any talks on opening up government procurement but will watch more closely the ongoing negotiations be...
12 Jan, 2010, 07.44 AM IST