India blocks China's request for dispute panel on solar sector support measures at WTOIndia has blocked China's request for a World Trade Organization dispute panel. The case concerns India's support measures for its solar ce...
22 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
From queues to QR codes: A state in India may have found the fix for India’s fertiliser distribution woesWhile the Madhya Pradesh government projects it as a major reform to streamline fertiliser distribution, industry stakeholders say it’s sti...
18 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Finance Ministry caps outlay for schemes pending 16th Finance Commission approvalThe move was initiated after many ministries were not able to complete the mandatory appraisal of schemes by the March 31 deadline. The Cen...
30 Apr, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Another trade war? EU fires first shot in economic clash with ChinaEU is planning a major shift in its industrial policy through the proposed “Made in Europe” framework under the Industrial Accelerator Act,...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
Stable India growth outlook masks hit to vast informal sector, say economists: Reuters pollIndia's economy is expected to grow steadily, but the country's large informal sector is facing significant challenges due to global confli...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
Trump-Tehran, EVangelist for Us – time to charge the battery techEven as conflict and chaos linger in West Asia, India is witnessing a happy confluence of choice, cause and cost. This is a once in a lifet...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
Noida MSMEs flag wage hike amid rising costs, seek financial relief, subsidiesMSME entrepreneurs in Noida and Greater Noida have flagged rising costs and policy imbalance following the recent hike in wages and overtim...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
TVS, Ather, Ola hike prices of electric two-wheelers as new subsidy norms kick inIn a statement, TVS Motor Company stated that in order to propel the electrification journey further in a sustainable manner after FAME II ...
01 Jun, 2023, 05.58 PM IST
New energy norms for urea plants may save Rs 800 crore in subsidyGas constitutes of about 65-70 per cent of the cost of production of urea and cost of gas used is reimbursed by the government in the form ...
26 Oct, 2015, 05.33 AM IST
WTO impasse over, India's food security concerns taken on boardThe agreement means WTO will introduce new standards for customs checks & border procedures. It will streamline the flow of trade around th...
27 Nov, 2014, 10.34 PM IST
WTO: Positive announcements expected at G20With India and the US getting closer to end the impasse at WTO, some positive announcements are expected to be made at the forthcoming summ...
11 Nov, 2014, 05.49 PM IST
WTO chief Roberto Azevedo hopes India, US dialogue will help in ending impasseUS had blamed India for collapse of WTO talks for trade facilitation pact and had said New Delhi's position had put it's future in uncertai...
06 Nov, 2014, 07.39 PM IST
India will stick to its position on food issue at WTO: Nirmala SitharamanIndia had made it clear at Geneva that it would not ratify the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) until a permanent solution was found on t...
15 Oct, 2014, 07.23 PM IST
India, US ask officials to urgently start consultations on WTOIndia's tough stand led to impasse in the WTO. New Delhi had decided not to ratify WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA).
01 Oct, 2014, 01.43 PM IST
India's farm subsidy well below WTO cap of 10%: OfficialIndia has given a total farm subsidy of $56 billion, of which trade distorting subsidy amounts to only $13.8 billion for 23 commodities.
11 Sep, 2014, 09.43 PM IST
- New fertiliser policy to cap subsidy; norms likely in 2 months
The Fertiliser Ministry may come up with guidelines for the new subsidy policy in the next two months, whereby the dole out amount is likel...
12 Jul, 2009, 12.14 PM IST
- SME pharmas likely to get interest sops
The government may provide an interest subsidy to small and medium-size pharma companies to upgrade their facilities in order to meet strin...
16 Aug, 2007, 02.58 AM IST