India’s WTO resistance risks slowing investment in developing nationsThe IFDA has backing from 131 WTO members, including 94 developing countries, and focuses on reducing red tape and making it easier to attr...
21 Aug, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
'India should not rush into US trade deal, must protect national interests': EAC-PM Member Sanjeev SanyalIndia should carefully consider its trade agreement with the United States. Long-term interests must be protected before finalising any pac...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
- India's split-personality trade policy needs a reset
India is actively chasing bilateral trade agreements with vigor and determination. However, its approach to multilateral trade is character...
14 Aug, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
India, Lesotho review bilateral relations, advance key MoUs and pledge stronger collaboration across multiple sectorsIndia and Lesotho convened for their sixth Joint Bilateral Commission meeting, focusing on strengthening their bilateral ties. They explore...
01 Aug, 2026, 06.34 AM IST
India reiterates WTO-consistent trade policy, calls for development-oriented reformsIndia concluded its eighth Trade Policy Review at the WTO. Members broadly appreciated India's constructive engagement and economic resilie...
24 Jul, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
India joins WTO fish subsidies pact, 900 questions at trade policy reviewIndia has joined the WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies, prohibiting harmful fishing practices. This pact safeguards traditional fishers ...
20 Jul, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
India joins WTO's agreement on fisheries subsidiesIndia has formally accepted the WTO agreement on fisheries subsidies. This pact prohibits government support for illegal fishing and over-e...
20 Jul, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Commerce Secretary to visit Geneva this week for India's trade policy review at WTOCommerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal is visiting Geneva this week to lead India's delegation for the WTO's eighth Trade Policy Review. The rev...
19 Jul, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
India, EU strengthen strategic partnership at 3rd TTC; announce cooperation in AI, semiconductors, clean technologiesThe European Union and India on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen strategic cooperation in trade, technology and security...
16 Jul, 2026, 06.31 PM IST
India-UK FTA offers big opportunity, but implementation gaps remain: IndustryBusinesses welcome the pact but seek clarity on implementation details and regulations. Technical standards and rules of origin require fur...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
'Agreed upon new deal that builds on FTA': New Zealand PM hails PM Modi's visitIndia and New Zealand elevated their bilateral ties to a strategic partnership. Both nations aim to double bilateral trade between them by ...
12 Jul, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
PM Modi courts Pacific partners as China, US reshape regionPrime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-nation Indo-Pacific tour focused on expanding India’s defense, energy and critical minerals partnershi...
12 Jul, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
India, New Zealand adopt Strategic Partnership Roadmap to 2030 with trade target of NZ$7 billionIndia and New Zealand established a Strategic Partnership, aiming for enhanced cooperation. They adopted a 2030 roadmap to guide joint acti...
11 Jul, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
India raises questions at WTO over interim arrangement to implement e-comm pactIndia questioned the World Trade Organization's interim e-commerce pact. This agreement was adopted by only sixty-six member countries. Ind...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
India raises questions at WTO over interim arrangement to implement e-commerce pactIndia has raised questions in the WTO regarding an interim e-commerce agreement. This pact was agreed upon by only sixty-six member countri...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
Ahead of India-UK FTA rollout on July 15, specialty chemicals industry seeks clarity on rules of originIndustry stakeholders say lower tariffs and improved market access will strengthen India's specialty chemicals sector, but they call for cl...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
India pushes to upgrade ASEAN FTA, advances talks on CECA with AustraliaIndia is actively engaged in upgrading its trade agreements with ASEAN partners, aiming to liberalize the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreem...
04 Jul, 2026, 06.18 AM IST