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At WTO MC12, India bats for test and treat strategy under TRIPS waiver

WTO's draft agreement doesn't include temporary waiver

WTO MC12: Export restrictions can blow up global food crisis, says DG

Director General Okonjo Iweala Ngozi warns of a 'bumpy road' to consensus on even one-two deliverables

WTO MC12: Piyush Goyal backs people-first approach to world trade

Seeks a permanent solution to the issue of public stockholding for food security

WTO MC12: Draft on fisheries subsidies does not meet India's demands

The draft specifies a transition period of seven years for developing nations, instead of 25 years, for exempting some developing countries from subsidy cuts

WTO's 12th Ministerial Conference: Food security, vax equity to top agenda

The 12th Ministerial Conference starts on Sunday to discuss matters under the ambit of multilateral trade rules

Can BJP leaders' remarks on Prophet affect India's trade ties with Gulf?

India's relations with West Asian countries have been shaped by energy, trade

Govt looks to restructure export promotion councils, aims to boost growth

The government has delegated PwC India the responsibility of preparing the primary report

WTO June meet: India not likely to create a hurdle on e-com moratorium

Developing countries, including India, have been battling for policy space to impose Customs duties on electronic transmissions

Indian wheat must not be re-exported to 3rd country, says Piyush Goyal

'We want to support less developed, friendly and neighbouring countries to the extent we can'

Exports up 15.46% in May; trade deficit widens to a record $23.3 billion

India's merchandise exports grew 15.46 per cent YoY to $37.29 billion in May

Indian trade pacts must lower tariff on alcoholic drinks: Think tank

Such beverages will be 'key issue' in discussions as country seeks access to large markets, says ICRIER report.

Co-op societies can now procure goods from public procurement portal GeM

The decision is expected to help cooperatives in getting competitive prices through an open and transparent process

India's core sector output rises to six-month high of 8.4% in April

The eight sectors - coal, steel, cement, fertilisers, electricity, natural gas, refinery products, and crude oil - comprise two-fifths of India's total industrial production

WTO MC12: India to oppose zero Customs duties on electronic transmissions

In 1998, WTO members agreed not to impose customs duties on electronic transmissions and the moratorium has been periodically extended at successive ministerial conferences

Lockdown, steel output restrictions hit exports to China, shows data

The exports basket is largely dominated by steel, iron ore, copper, paper products, plastics, organic chemicals, among others

Govt brings import of paper under compulsory registration from Oct 1

Move addresses dumping concerns of domestic paper industry and also checks re-routing of goods through other countries in lieu of trade agreements, says govt

WTO MC12: India will agree to fisheries deal if it is 'equitable'

The current draft is unfairly constraining the less developed nations that don't have the capacity and resources to support their industry and farmers

Don't want surplus wheat, sugar to go in hand of hoarders: Goyal at WEF

22 countries have food regulations to protect their own food security, says union commerce minister

India-Canada second round free-trade agreement talks start next week

Canada is expected to seek greater market access for agricultural products such as pulses. Both nations may steer away from including sensitive items such as dairy in the trade deal

WTO meet in June: India may not favour relief to food purchase under WFP

Government officials said India may not agree with the proposal as it will restrict its policy space to deal with domestic food security concerns