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
Deal to streamline world trade takes effect
The first multilateral trade agreement reached under the World Trade Organisation since it was created over a generation ago has taken force, aiming to streamline cross-border trade to the benefit of the developing world in particular.
Feb 22, 2017, 20:44 PM IST
Cabinet approves WTO's trade facilitation pact
The Cabinet on Wednesday approved the WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) which aims at easing customs procedures to boost commerce.
Feb 17, 2016, 16:31 PM IST
WTO members raise questions over India's sugar subsidy
Some members of the World Trade Organization (WTO), including Australia, the European Union, Pakistan, have raised questions over India's export subsidy on sugar.
Nov 20, 2014, 18:51 PM IST
India talking to WTO members on food subsidy issue: Govt
India is talking to "good number" of countries to garner support on its stand on the food security issue at the World Trade Organisation with a view to carry forward the talks for freer trade.
Sep 03, 2014, 15:31 PM 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
