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India slams Pakistan's 'trade and transit terrorism' and deadly Afghan airstrikes at UNSCAt the UN Security Council, India fiercely condemned Pakistan for blocking Afghan trade and launching deadly airstrikes that killed 372 civ...
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.
Sumitomo Corporation can invest ¥ 10 trillion in India over the next decade: S JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently convened with Shingo Ueno, the CEO of Sumitomo Corporation, to explore collaborative invest...
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, six others flags UK steel curbs at WTOIndia and six nations have approached the World Trade Organization regarding the UK's new steel import restrictions. These measures, set to...
Tax vs Customs: Why MNCs face a growing valuation and compliance battleMNCs face rising conflict between tax and customs rules on related-party pricing, as India’s tighter digital scrutiny raises compliance ris...
Weaponised dependency: Chinese mercantilism is more damaging to global trade than Trump tariffsThe recent US-China summit saw improved engagement but little progress on global economic challenges. China's trade practices continue to i...
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...
China urges WTO to set up panel in case against India's support measures for solar, IT sectorsChina has asked the World Trade Organization to form a panel. This is due to a dispute with India over support for solar cells, modules, an...
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...
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...
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...