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...
Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
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...
Has China eaten Europe's lunch? A Brussels-Beijing battle is brewingEurope is adopting a tougher stance against China's industrial practices. A new strategy aims to protect European industries from unfair co...
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...
India blocks China’s first request to setup WTO dispute panel in IT, solar measuresIndia has blocked China's initial request for a World Trade Organization dispute panel. China alleges India's tariffs and incentives unfair...
India's shock absorbers are not workingIndia's external sector faces unprecedented pressure. Shock absorbers that previously aided recovery have weakened simultaneously. This inc...
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...
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...
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...
Taken-for-granted separation between economics & strategy has collapsed in 21st Century: Pradeep MehtaThe lines between economics and strategy have blurred, as highlighted in CUTS International's geoeconomic webinar. Experts discussed how tr...
Separation between economics & strategy that was taken for granted has collapsed in 21stCenturyA recent CUTS International webinar under its Geoeconomic Monograph Series highlighted how global economics and geopolitics are now deeply ...
WTO likely to release India's trade policy review report in JulyIn this regard, a team of officials from the WTO Secretariat was in New Delhi last week. In preparing its report, the Secretariat seeks the...
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...
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...