According to the final draft of the negotiating texts, seen by Business Standard, there are a few binding commitments in the chapter on TFA, under Article 13, which talks of Customs cooperation.
According to the final draft of the negotiating text circulated by WTO Director-General Roberto Azevedo among trade ministers of the 159 member countries on Wednesday night, on public stockholding for food security purposes, a developing country like India can provide subsidies for farm support even if those exceed the permissible 10 per cent cap.
The country has also asked India to further reduce tariffs on goods.
Pakistan had promised to grant this status, mandatory under global trading rules, to India in December 2012.
The chain readies to expand its footprint as Bharti focuses on its retail venture.
Or Iran may face the risk of losing its biggest client
But completion occupancy certificates to be mandatory.
In an interview with Nayanima Basu, the DG lauds the efforts of Indian negotiators in bringing the deal on the table.
The two former partners own about 100 such properties; expansion of Best Price, EasyDay stores only after transactions linked to the split are over.
Approval comes 6 months after Swedish clothing giant applied for India entry; FIPB now to consider on Oct 18.
The compulsions of domestic politics notwithstanding, India and Bangladesh script a new story in bilateral relations, say Nayanima Basu and Aditi Phadnis
US retail chain Walmart is awaiting a decision by its board decision on its India strategy, including its partnership with the Bharti group.
The one-year extension would give Walmart and its Indian joint venture partner in the cash and carry business, Bharti Group, more time to sort things out and decide on a retail foray together, people in the know said.
DLF says it has started the process of giving possession of housing units at New Town Heights project according to its commitment
Exports had risen over 11 per cent in July, year-on-year.
Govt mulls raising duty on non-essential goods with annual import bill exceeding $1 billion
Many economists say only a substantial rise from October would point to a real recovery.
.jpg)
The rupee has fallen almost 20 per cent in the first four months of FY14, forcing the government to consider raising import duties on gold and non-essential luxury items.
This could mean an end to the talks for a possible partnership between the two firms in the multi-brand retail space -- less than a year after 51 per cent foreign investment was allowed in the sector.
.jpg)
Depreciating rupee a silver lining for some businesses amid the economic downturn.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances