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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

Not all trans fats harm the heart

As per a new study, not all trans fatty acids are bad for you.

Sep 23, 2015, 14:03 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

India may sign WTO's TFA: Study paper

India may finally sign the WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement following discussions with the US on the details of an indefinite "peace clause" on food security, according to a research paper discussing the effectiveness of the upcoming G20 summit.

Nov 10, 2014, 16:03 PM IST

Modi-Obama meet: India, US ask officials to urgently start consultations on WTO impasse

Seeking to end the impasse in the World Trade Organisation, India and the US have directed their officials to "urgently" start consultations with other WTO members to work out the next step.

Oct 01, 2014, 13:40 PM IST

India's tough stand on food security in WTO gets support from UN body

Supporting India's tough stand at WTO on the food security issue, UN body for development of agriculture IFAD on Monday said ensuring food for its people is more important than creating jobs in certain other nations.

Aug 05, 2014, 09:34 AM IST