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New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Extending moratorium in the WTO on import duties for cross-border electronics transmission for longer period will bring more certainty and predictability to businesses, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday. The 14th ministerial conference, which concluded in the early hours on March 30 in Yaounde, the capital city of Cameroon, failed to reach a consensus on the moratorium. "We discussed it amongst the ministers, and we were generally of the opinio ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) India stood alone at the recently concluded WTO meeting in Cameroon in opposing a China-led proposal on the Investment Facilitation for Development agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, asserting that it is 'better to stand alone for the right than to be in a crowd just to look good'. The Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) agreement was first mooted in 2017 by China and other countries that depend heavily on Chinese investments, and count ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (UNI) India is working towards bringing into force a free trade agreement with Oman from May 1, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday at a presser after a series of engagements at the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization in Cameroon. Highlighting the outcome of his bilateral meeting with Oman's leadership, Goyal said, "We are working towards bringing into effect the agreement with Oman... on 1st of May 2026," signalling a key step ...Read More >
New Delhi: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said that consensus-based decision-making is the bedrock of the WTO's legitimacy, as the discussions related to reforms in the global trading system, electronic commerce, TRIPS non-violation and the package for least developed countries (LDCs) will now continue in Geneva. The minister's statement comes after the conclusion of the 14th Ministerial Conference of the WTO at Yaounde in Cameroon on Monday, where he led the Indian delegation. Goyal empha ...Read More >
New Delhi: Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has said that consensus-based decision-making is the bedrock of the WTO's legitimacy, as the discussions related to reforms in the global trading system, electronic commerce, TRIPS non-violation and the package for least developed countries (LDCs) will now continue in Geneva. The minister's statement comes after the conclusion of the 14th Ministerial Conference of the WTO at Yaounde in Cameroon on Monday, where he led the Indian delegation. Goyal empha ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) India on Tuesday said it has called for initiating discussion at the WTO on its proposal on the transfer of modern technologies to emerging and least developed economies to help enhance their share in global trade, while pushing for negotiations through "possible new approaches" to move agriculture talks forward. The commerce ministry said the country has also extended its support for robust work at the World Trade Organization (WTO) on digital divide, digital infrastruc ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India's position at the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC14) in Cameroon was "not only heard but also reflected in the Ministerial decisions." Wrapping up his four-day visit to Cameroon, Goyal said the conference was significant as it marked the return of the WTO Ministerial Conference to the African continent after a decade. Also Read | Donald Trump Says He Has 'No ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said that India's stance at the recently concluded WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Cameroon was "not only heard but also reflected" in the final outcomes, underlining the country's growing influence in shaping global trade discussions. Wrapping up his four-day visit to Cameroon -- where he participated in the WTO Ministerial Conference -- Goyal noted that the global trade landscape has undergon ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India's position at the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC14) in Cameroon was "not only heard but also reflected in the Ministerial decisions."Wrapping up his four-day visit to Cameroon, Goyal said the conference was significant as it marked the return of the WTO Ministerial Conference to the African continent after a decade."Reflecting on the last four days spent in C ...Read More >
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season has barely begun, but it has already delivered its first major controversy. Following Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) six-wicket defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium, a pointed remark from captain Ajinkya Rahane has triggered a wider debate - forcing Cricket Australia (CA) to step in with a clarification. At the centre of the storm is Cameron Green, KKR's high-profile signing worth INR 25.20 crore, who did not bowl a single over despite ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], March 30 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said India's position at the 14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (MC14) in Cameroon was "not only heard but also reflected in the Ministerial decisions." Wrapping up his four-day visit to Cameroon, Goyal said the conference was significant as it marked the return of the WTO Ministerial Conference to the African continent after a decade. "Reflecting on the last four days spent ...Read More >
New Delhi: India on Wednesday called on developing and least developed nations to collectively work to address global trade challenges such as tariff barriers, unilateral environmental restrictions and hurdles in the services sector. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal stated that areas may include critical minerals access, fertilizers and supply chain management. India bridges the technological divide via digital public infrastructure which empowers millions, he said. "It is time for ...Read More >
New Delhi: The International Solar Alliance (ISA), presided over by India, will review progress, identify challenges, and take measures to promote affordable solar energy for all-especially for the least developed countries and small island states-at its upcoming assembly later this month, Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Wednesday. Joshi, who also serves as President of the ISA Assembly, said the alliance is united by a shared belief that the future is solar. Launched by India ...Read More >
New Delhi: Governments negotiating the first-ever global treaty to curb plastic pollution were handed a new draft that leaves out binding limits on plastic production, a gap that has put the talks on edge and drawn sharp criticism from campaigners. The text, released during the fifth round of negotiations on plastics treaty (INC-5.2) in Geneva on Tuesday, is part of efforts launched in 2022 to address what the UN calls a "plastic pollution crisis" that threatens oceans, wildlife, human health an ...Read More >
New Delhi: Protest at the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) against a recently announced fee hike, the long-standing suspension of students' union elections and calls for administrative accountability have entered their sixth day, with students boycotting classes and staging sit-ins at the Bab-e-Syed gate (the iconic entrance of the varsity). The fee structure for different courses has witnessed a sharp revision. Students say the hike ranges from 25% to over 60% across various programmes. Many cl ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Governments negotiating the first-ever global treaty to curb plastic pollution were handed a new draft that leaves out binding limits on plastic production, a gap that has put the talks on edge and drawn sharp criticism from campaigners. The text, released during the fifth round of negotiations on plastics treaty (INC-5.2) in Geneva on Tuesday, is part of efforts launched in 2022 to address what the UN calls a "plastic pollution crisis" that threatens oceans, wildlife, h ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's trade negotiators will meet later this month to draw up the strategy for the next World Trade Organisation (WTO) ministerial conference and prepare for the country's eighth trade policy review (TPR) at the global watchdog next year, officials said. The commerce and industry ministry is organising a WTO retreat in New Delhi amid the global trade turmoil and a dysfunctional dispute settlement body of the WTO, they said. "A retreat is being planned in the week of August 25. The ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) The International Solar Alliance (ISA) will host the seventh Regional Committee Meeting (RCM) for Asia and the Pacific Region from July 15-17 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy said on Tuesday. This conference will bring together government officials, technical universities, think tanks, institutional partners, and leaders from the private sector to advance a coordinated and strategic agenda for scaling solar deployment across this ...Read More >
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