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CAIT demanded immediate action against policy defaulter e-commerce companies and impose ban on working of their portal.

76 WTO members pushing for new e-commerce rules

E-commerce, or online trade in goods and services, has become a huge component of the global economy.

27 Jan 2019 10:55 AM IST

They have managed to create solar cells using a simple inkjet printer. (Photo: Pixabay)

India may impose anti-dumping duty on a certain type of sheet used in...

The commerce ministry's dumping investigation arm DGTR has recommended the duty in the range of USD 537 to USD 1,559 per...

27 Feb 2019 2:17 PM IST

Ralhan said that petroleum exports which has a major contribution in the exports basket has continued to growth with a positive growth of well over eight per cent. (Representational Image)

WTO warns of global trade slowdown as indicator hits 9-year low

The WTO's quarterly outlook indicator, a composite of seven drivers of trade, showed a reading of 96.3, the weakest...

19 Feb 2019 5:33 PM IST

Previous studies have found that men with strong handshakes are less likely to have erectile dysfunction (Photo: Pixabay)

India can play key role in Nepal's bid to expand global trade: UN...

The LLDCs are amongst some of the most vulnerable countries, UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative, Fekita...

17 Feb 2019 3:33 PM IST

The commerce ministry has circulated a draft cabinet note seeking views of different departments on the proposed industrial policy that aims to promote emerging sectors, Union minister Suresh Prabhu said.

Commerce ministry to notify WTO regarding revoking MFN status to...

The decision would enable India to increase custom duties on goods imported from Pakistan.

15 Feb 2019 5:05 PM IST

In 2015, 3,266 farmers committed suicide in the state.

India's subsidies to farmers very low as compared to western...

European Union, US, have alleged in the World Trade Organization that India provides huge subsidies to its farmers.

27 March 2019 4:22 PM IST

China warned on Tuesday it would never accept any form of blackmail after US president Donald Trump said his decision to withdraw from a nuclear pact with Russia was also linked to Beijings arsenal.(Photo: Representational | AFP)

Trump warns China that he isnt afraid of 'No Deal'

The United States and China have imposed tit-for-tat tariffs on hundreds of billions of dollars worth of each others'...

1 March 2019 9:59 AM IST

Taking merchandise and services together, overall trade deficit for FY18 is estimated at $80.61 billion as compared to $41.79 billion during FY17.

Canada, Thailand seek to join WTO consultations over India tariff...

The US, Singapore and Chinese Taipei had also expressed their interest to join consultations in this dispute on Tuesday.

24 April 2019 5:03 PM IST

According to the trade data for August, 2018 while exports have shown a growth of about 19 per cent in dollar terms, the rupee realisations for the export shipments went up close to 30 per cent, said Assocham.

India is not a tariff king, has right to protect specific sectors...

US Prez Donald Trump repeatedly claimed India is a 'tariff king' and imposes 'tremendously high' import duties on...

21 April 2019 1:48 PM IST

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu

India mulls hosting second WTO mini-ministerial meet next month:...

This meeting assumes significance as several countries are raising questions over the relevance of the global trade...

5 April 2019 4:47 PM IST

Trump administration in the WTO alleged that export incentives were harming American companies.

World trade will continue to face strong headwinds in 2019-20: WTO

The preliminary estimate of 3 per cent for world trade growth in 2018 is below the WTO's recent forecast of 3.9 per...

3 April 2019 8:33 AM IST

WTO member countries should first focus on finding permanent solution for the food security purposes and providing protection to poor farmers.

Singapore, Canada seek to join WTO consultations over India's ICT...

According to a communication of WTO, both countries have stated that they have a substantial trade interest in ICT...

21 May 2019 3:32 PM IST