Selected Tag: WTO
Selected Tag: WTO

WTO’s MC14 Ends in Deadlock, Exposes Deep Fault Lines

India’s blocking of IFDA helped defend the WTO’s consensus-based system. But principles alone won’t suffice and India should avoid being seen as standing alone.

Ajay Srivastava

March 30, 2026 at 5:38 AM IST

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Pressure Mounts on India as WTO Talks Focus on E-Commerce and Investment Deals

A temporary compromise of 2–4 years appears the most likely outcome on e-commerce moratorium on customs duties.

Ajay Srivastava

March 28, 2026 at 6:38 AM IST

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India Must Wargame the Emergent WTO

Plurilateral deals are reshaping the WTO. India’s resistance is principled, but risks isolation as rules get written without it.

Sangeeta Godbole

March 26, 2026 at 11:19 AM IST

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Preparing Indian Tech for Shifting US Tax Winds

Washington’s talk of a punitive levy on outsourcing may sound improbable, yet its impact would be immediate and profound for India’s technology sector.

Srinath Sridharan

September 10, 2025 at 7:07 AM IST

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The Global Economy Shrugged

Global growth has defied Trump’s sweeping tariffs, with households, firms, and markets adapting swiftly, leaving economists puzzled by the resilience.

Michael Debabrata Patra

September 1, 2025 at 5:35 AM IST

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Resist Tariff Pressure, But Do Reassess India’s Farm Competitiveness

Trump’s reciprocal tariffs are a shock test for Indian agriculture. India must defend its farm tariffs while using this moment to overhaul competitiveness and market access strategy.

K L Prasad

August 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM IST

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WTO Move Against US Signals India Is No Pushover

The action comes at a delicate moment. New Delhi and Washington are exploring a broader Free Trade Agreement, and this retaliation could cast a shadow over negotiations.

Ajay Srivastava

May 13, 2025 at 8:08 AM IST

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