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...
07 May, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
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...
06 May, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
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
US, EU deepen cooperation on critical minerals to counter China relianceAmerica and the European Union are boosting cooperation on vital minerals. This partnership aims to reduce dependence on China for material...
25 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
India stood alone to oppose IFD pact at WTO meet, won't join crowd just to look better: GoyalIndia stood alone at the WTO meeting in Cameroon, opposing a China-led Investment Facilitation for Development agreement. Commerce Minister...
02 Apr, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
India refuses to back IFD Agreement at WTO MC14, cites concerns over WTO's foundational principles: Piyush GoyalIndia took a firm stance at the WTO Ministerial Conference. The nation rejected the Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement. This...
29 Mar, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
India alone on IFD issue as it erodes WTO’s functional limits, Bangladesh joins pactIndia has taken a firm stance at the World Trade Organization. The nation chose not to join the Investment Facilitation for Development Agr...
29 Mar, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
India opposes China-led investment pact in WTOIndia has strongly opposed the China-led Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement. Minister Piyush Goyal stated its incorporation ...
28 Mar, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
Sharp divide over e-commerce moratorium on customs duties in WTO: GTRIA significant rift has emerged at the WTO ministerial conference in Cameroon over the e-commerce moratorium on customs duties, with the US ...
28 Mar, 2026, 04.15 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 DG calls meeting with Piyush Goyal 'tough', discusses e-commerce moratorium & investmentWTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala described her meeting with India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal as "very tough" amidst ongoing W...
28 Mar, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
India, 39 others raise concerns over China-led investment pact proposalMany nations are voicing concerns at the World Trade Organisation. A China-backed proposal for investment facilitation is facing opposition...
23 Mar, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
India at the WTO: Why blocking plurilateral deals risks isolation in a fractured trade orderIndia's rigid stance at the WTO is hindering progress, alienating allies, and impacting its export aspirations. While pursuing bilateral FT...
19 Jan, 2026, 11.18 PM IST
India seeks talks before WTO fixes ecommerce rulesAccording to commerce ministry officials, the ongoing deliberations on e-commerce rules at the WTO have not taken into account multiple iss...
11 Feb, 2023, 12.04 AM IST
World Trade Organization: Developing nations wary of new issuesThe concern, sources said, stems from the fact that the official draft outcome text allows for the inclusion of any issues that are under d...
14 Jun, 2022, 12.31 AM IST
India not participating in plurilateral discussions on e-commerce at WTO“Our view is that JSI runs contrary to the exploratory and non- negotiating mandate of the ‘Work Programme on E-Commerce’,” Hardeep Singh P...
19 Mar, 2021, 11.57 PM IST
World Economic Forum at Davos: India to oppose pluriltateral agreementA pluriltateral agreement involves a few countries, while a multilateral pact includes all countries that are members of a global organisat...
26 Jan, 2012, 04.13 AM IST