Trade facilitation pact to promote doing business, global commerce
Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) Chairperson Vanaja N Sarna said that the agreement would change the global trade scenario and streamline the processes while supplementing India's reform agenda.
Jul 21, 2017, 20:59 PM IST
India for fast tracking of talks on pact in services at WTO
India on Thursday called for fast tracking of the negotiation process for a trade facilitation pact in services at the WTO, saying multilateral bodies cannot afford delivering slowly in the present political reality of the globe.
Mar 23, 2017, 13:23 PM IST
WTO's trade facilitation agreement to cut transaction costs, boost exports: FIEO
The WTO's trade facilitation agreement is expected to reduce transaction costs and promote exports, trade body FIEO said on Thursday.
Feb 23, 2017, 16:14 PM IST
India's priority is to work towards TFA for services: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the country's priority will be to work towards trade facilitation agreement (TFA) for services, a move that will help in movement of professionals.
Sep 05, 2016, 17:50 PM IST
India ratifies WTO agreement to boost global economic integration
India has ratified the World Trade Organisation`s (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA), which could further "its integration into the global economy" by boosting trade through efficient movement of goods.
Apr 24, 2016, 10:06 AM IST
India to pitch for trade facilitation pact in services at WTO
India will pitch for a trade facilitation agreement (TFA) in services at the WTO and other bilateral free trade pacts as the sector has huge potential and it contributes significantly in the country's economy.
Jan 06, 2016, 13:38 PM IST
Commerce Minister working on internal processes to ratify WTO's TFA
The government is working on internal processes to ratify WTO's trade facilitation agreement (TFA), which looks to ease Customs procedures to boost trade, a senior commerce ministry official on Friday said.
Jul 31, 2015, 20:50 PM IST
'A few WTO nations can't go ahead without solving food issue'
India on Sunday made it clear that a few nations cannot move ahead with WTO trade pact without resolving the crucial food security issue and the matter needs consensus.
Nov 09, 2014, 17:28 PM IST
India will stick to its position on food issue at WTO: Nirmala
India will stick to its position on the food security issue at the WTO trade negotiations as it is the sovereign duty of the government to protect the interest of its poor, Commerce & Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Wednesday.
Oct 15, 2014, 18:52 PM IST
WTO optimistic of a solution as it reviews progress this week
Amid India's tough posture over the food security issue, the WTO has expressed optimism of finding a solution as it reviews the progress of talks this week.
Sep 14, 2014, 15:02 PM IST
India hopeful of solution to food subsidy issue at WTO
India is hopeful of a solution to the food stockpile issue at the WTO negotiations beginning next month at Geneva, which will also pave the way for signing of the trade facilitation agreement.
Aug 19, 2014, 16:25 PM IST
India 'will honour' WTO trade deal pledge
"We are agreeing to everything done in Bali, we are not saying we are going to dishonour that commitment, we will honour that commitment," Sitharaman said.
Aug 16, 2014, 20:35 PM IST
India hopes to convince WTO by Sept on food security issue
Nirmala Sitaraman underlined that India will not compromise on its sovereign duty to protect the interest of its farmers as well as consumers.
Aug 06, 2014, 19:56 PM IST
'WTO failure to cost global economy $820 billion'
The failure to ink the WTO's trade facilitation agreement (TFA) may cost the global economy USD 820 billion and 16 million in terms of new jobs.
Aug 05, 2014, 20:53 PM IST
Need to bring balance in implementation of Bali decisions: CII
Backing the government's stance at WTO, industry body CII on Tuesday said due importance should be given to trade facilitation, food security and LDCs issues while taking forward the outcomes of Bali Ministerial.
Aug 05, 2014, 19:13 PM IST
India says confident WTO will understand food security concerns
India refused to yield ground on Tuesday on its spat with the World Trade Organisation and said it believed it could convince other members that its need for more freedom on food subsidies was legitimate.
Aug 05, 2014, 16:53 PM IST
WTO failure points to fragmented future for global trade
India has dealt a potentially fatal blow to the World Trade Organization`s hopes of modernising the rules of global commerce and remaining the central forum for multilateral trade deals.
Aug 05, 2014, 00:20 AM IST
`India's stand on WTO puts into doubt its credibility`
As the deadline to sign the WTO pact to ease worldwide customs rules lapsed at midnight in Geneva on Thursday, two influential American lawmakers on Friday criticised India for digging its heels in on the Trade Facilitation Agreement.
Aug 02, 2014, 07:56 AM IST
EU, Australia-led group unite against India at WTO
Unconvinced by India's line that it will not sign the Trade Facilitation Agreement at WTO unless its food security concerns are addressed, a large block of global powers have joined hands against New Delhi in Geneva where negotiations on this matter are going on.
Jul 25, 2014, 19:54 PM IST
WTO should go for 'back-to-back' meetings: India
Reiterating its tough stand, India has suggested that WTO should go for 'back-to-back' meetings for a permanent solution to its food security issues and review the progress in October.
Jul 25, 2014, 18:30 PM IST
