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 alone on IFD issue as it erodes WTO’s functional limits, Bangladesh joins pactIndia has taken a firm stance at the World Trade Organization. The nation chose not to join the Investment Facilitation for Development Agr...
29 Mar, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
India opposes China-led investment pact in WTOIndia has strongly opposed the China-led Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement. Minister Piyush Goyal stated its incorporation ...
28 Mar, 2026, 11.06 PM 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
Permanent solution on public stockholding critical, India supports investment flow initiatives into poorer nations: GovtAs India takes the stage in Cameroon for the pivotal WTO MC14 conference, it plans to prioritize food security and bolster the position of ...
25 Mar, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
India calls for reinvigorating discussions on development agenda at WTOIndia emphasizes reinvigorating WTO discussions on development for tangible progress, highlighting finance, technology, and food security. ...
08 May, 2024, 09.43 PM IST
WTO’s draft outcome document silent on Doha AgendaThe draft, called unofficial room document, whose third revised text was issued after a green room meeting of around 30 members on June 9, ...
12 Jun, 2022, 12.07 AM IST
Nations need mandate to continue work on Doha Development Agenda: China OfficialExperts said it wants a change in rules in the dispute settlement understanding to ensure that no country is allowed to take any other to d...
15 Dec, 2017, 01.49 AM IST
Countries fight hard for declaration as WTO talks come to a close“The US is reluctant to go along with a majority of members to mention Doha development agenda in the mandate,” said China’s trade envoy to...
14 Dec, 2017, 07.37 AM IST
India urges WTO to include new issues on the agenda only after consensusBefore the inclusion of certain contentious issues like Trade facilitation agreement in services and e-commerce, India wants these issues t...
17 May, 2017, 08.00 PM IST
Over 2 lakh patent applications pending with government: Nirmala SitharamanAs many as 2.37 lakh patent applications are pending with the government, mainly due to shortage of manpower, Parliament was informed today.
09 Mar, 2016, 04.05 PM IST
Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval to India’s stand at WTO’s Nairobi ministerialCabinet has given its approval to India’s stand at the WTO’s Nairobi ministerial conference that took place last month.
20 Jan, 2016, 05.38 PM IST
Export competition, lack of unanimity on Doha become spoilers for India at WTOIndia faced a major setback due to a lack of consensus among WTO countries on reaffirming the Doha Development Agenda.
20 Dec, 2015, 01.09 AM IST
WTO talks enter 5th day; stalemate continuesThe WTO talks entered the fifth day today as a deadlock continued over reducing farm subsidies and on providing protection to poor farmers ...
19 Dec, 2015, 11.08 AM IST
WTO: India against dilution of Doha agendaSitharaman also appreciated the openness and flexibility shown by the WTO chief in their earlier interactions.
20 Jan, 2015, 06.34 PM IST
WTO Bali Conference: A new hope for Doha RoundA new leadership, a new ministerial venue and, hence, renewed hope for concluding the beleaguered Doha Round of trade negotiations.
07 Oct, 2013, 04.00 AM IST
- India is 2nd largest recipient of WTO Aid-for-Trade: Report
India has remained the second largest recipient of WTO Aid-for-Trade in 2009, receiving assistance of over $ 1.5 billion from the trade bod...
18 Jul, 2011, 03.03 PM IST