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
Gratuity may rise under New Labour Code, but your income tax bill could tooThe Code on Social Security, 2020 expands the wage base for gratuity, potentially increasing payouts, but tax rules under the Income-tax Ac...
13 Apr, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
8 ways India’s Labour Codes can help build a modern, expanding, and increasingly diverse workforceBy streamlining the old laws, the government has signalled its intent to align India’s regulatory framework with the demands of a $5 trilli...
09 Apr, 2026, 04.17 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
India, Oman, South Africa submit work plan on WTO reformsIndia, Oman, and South Africa have put forward a plan for the World Trade Organization. This plan focuses on key areas like decision-making...
29 Mar, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
From startups to infrastructure: Why mediation is moving beyond just a 'good idea'Mediation is gaining traction across various sectors in India, driven by the need for speed and confidentiality, especially in commercial a...
28 Mar, 2026, 12.04 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
WTO reform urgently needed; adapting global trade rules for today's realities, says Norway’s WTO AmbassadorNorway's WTO Ambassador highlights the urgent need for reform within the organization, acknowledging that while some aspects work, many rul...
27 Mar, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
WTO ministerial in Cameroon may discuss reforms, agriculture, e-commerce moratoriumTrade ministers from 166 nations will convene in Yaounde, Cameroon, from March 26-29, 2026, for the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference. Key di...
08 Mar, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Why reforming the WTO dispute settlement mechanism is imperativeThe 13th Ministerial Conference of WTO in Abu Dhabi renewed commitment to a well-functioning Dispute Settlement Mechanism (DSM) by 2024, cr...
25 May, 2024, 10.18 AM IST
Restoration of fully functional dispute settlement system of WTO top-most priority, says IndiaThe appellate body of the system had been non-functional since December 2019 due to the blocking of the appointment of its members or judge...
29 Feb, 2024, 10.14 AM IST
India moots 3-pt plan to fully revive dispute settlement bodyIndia emphasizes restoring the appellate body as the top priority in the WTO dispute settlement system reform. New Delhi proposes a three-p...
29 Feb, 2024, 12.59 AM IST
India, four other countries voice concern at WTO dispute settlement reform proposalIndia, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, and South Africa have expressed concerns over a recent World Trade Organization (WTO) draft on dispute...
14 Feb, 2024, 11.31 PM 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
Members committed to fully functioning dispute settlement system by 2024: WTO deputy DG Angela Ellard"The resolution of the US-India disputes is a very welcome development. I think the dispute settlement mechanism here in the WTO created a ...
18 Sep, 2023, 03.59 PM IST
Tough task ahead to make WTO's dispute settlement system fully functional: ExpertsExperts say that achieving a fully functional dispute settlement system within the World Trade Organization (WTO) by 2024 will be challengi...
10 Sep, 2023, 02.58 PM IST
Why G20 must work to restore WTO's dispute settlement systemIt must be recognised that a core pillar supporting the multilateral trading system from 1995 into the late 2010s has been a well-functioni...
07 Sep, 2023, 12.07 AM IST