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...
10 May, 2026, 11.51 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 invokes WTO peace clause for FY25 rice subsidies for farmersIndia has once again utilized the World Trade Organisation peace clause. This is the seventh time the country has invoked this provision. I...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
Uzbekistan launches ambitious "Uzbekistan–2030" strategyUzbekistan has launched its Uzbekistan-2030 Strategy, a comprehensive plan for national reform and development. The strategy outlines 100 m...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.19 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
India eyes preferential market access in US trade push, highlights strong growth position: Piyush GoyalIndia is actively pursuing preferential access and the best possible trade deal with the United States. Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlig...
02 Apr, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
Non-violation complaints under WTO's TRIPS agreement: An explainerWorld Trade Organisation members could not agree to extend a safeguard on intellectual property rules. This means the moratorium on non-vio...
30 Mar, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
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...
30 Mar, 2026, 08.13 PM IST
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...
30 Mar, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
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...
30 Mar, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Piyush Goyal meets UK, EU, NZ, Canada trade ministers at WTO MC14 sidelinesIndia is actively pursuing trade agreements with the EU and UK. Discussions are underway to finalize a free trade deal with the EU. The UK ...
29 Mar, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
India proposes “new approaches” for farm talks at WTO consistent with Doha mandateIndia urged the WTO to prioritize the development dimension of the Doha Work Programme, emphasizing mandated issues like Public Stockholdin...
29 Mar, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Sharp divide over e-commerce moratorium on customs duties in WTO: GTRIA significant rift has emerged at the WTO ministerial conference in Cameroon over the e-commerce moratorium on customs duties, with the US ...
28 Mar, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
WTO is relevant, necessary guardrails must in place before plurilaterals’ inclusion: IndiaIndia has said discussions on including plurilateral agreements within the World Trade Organization framework should move forward only with...
28 Mar, 2026, 11.52 AM IST
India to back WTO reform, safeguard farm interests at 14th ministerial conferenceIndia will champion food security and farmer welfare at the upcoming WTO conference in Cameroon. The nation will advocate for developing ec...
26 Mar, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
Food security and agriculture issues top India’s agenda at WTO meetAt the imminent World Trade Organisation ministerial conference, India is set to bring its perspective to the forefront on critical trading...
20 Mar, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
5 key issues at upcoming WTO meet, India to play constructive role: OfficialThe World Trade Organization's ministerial conference is set to discuss key global trade issues. Topics include e-commerce, agriculture, fi...
19 Mar, 2026, 07.42 PM IST