News for 'The World Trade Organisation'

Nepal is 147th member of WTO

Nepal is 147th member of WTO

Rediff.com23 Apr 2004

Nepal on Friday became the 147th member of the World Trade Organisation with the protocol of accession coming into force.

Textile quotas unlikely beyond 2005: WTO

Textile quotas unlikely beyond 2005: WTO

Rediff.com13 Apr 2004

The quota regime in textiles and clothing is unlikely to be extended beyond the deadline of 2005, a senior World Trade Organisation official said on Tuesday.

Healthcare: India lags behind WTO norms

Healthcare: India lags behind WTO norms

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

India seriously lags behind other nations when it comes to healthcare as per the guidelines set by the World Trade Organisation, Delhi Health Minister Yoganand Shastri said on Wednesday.

Saudi to ease visa restrictions

Saudi to ease visa restrictions

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

Saudi Arabia is planning to issue tourist visas to all visitors from early next year regardless of their religion as it implements a liberalised visa regime to gain entry into the World Trade Organisation.

Exotic fruits to become scarce in India

Exotic fruits to become scarce in India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2004

The government has brought out a new law, which would restrict imports of vegetables and fruits into the country and make exotic fruits such as kiwis, rambutans and melons forbidden for Indian consumers.

India opposes NAMA talks at WTO

India opposes NAMA talks at WTO

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

Special package likely for small scale industries

Special package likely for small scale industries

Rediff.com10 Dec 2003

Centre would announce a special package for the small scale industries before the 2004-05 budget to enable them to face competition in the emerging World Trade Organisation regime.

Parliament adjourned for the day

Parliament adjourned for the day

Rediff.com2 Dec 2003

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned on Tuesday on the opening day of the winter session after tributes were paid to the members who died during the inter-session period.

Govt draws plan to open audit sector

Govt draws plan to open audit sector

Rediff.com30 May 2005

US steel urges defiance of WTO

US steel urges defiance of WTO

Rediff.com12 Nov 2003

The US steel industry has urged the Bush Administration to defy the WTO ruling and continue protection for it despite the certainty that the EU and other countries may retaliate if the US does not comply.

Retail sector may see 100% FDI

Retail sector may see 100% FDI

Rediff.com17 May 2005

WTO: Parties welcome proposal on agriculture

WTO: Parties welcome proposal on agriculture

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

The NCP, AIADMK and a number of political parties have welcomed the joint proposal on agriculture presented to the WTO by a coalition of developing countries including India, China and 10 members of the Cairns group as a positive development.

WTO: India slams developed nations' attitude

WTO: India slams developed nations' attitude

Rediff.com18 Aug 2003

Hitting out at the developed nations for their attitude towards the World Trade Organisation negotiations, India on Monday warned against the Doha round being hijacked by the European Union and the United States.

Has Modi Done A Good Job On Exports?

Has Modi Done A Good Job On Exports?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Seven years after Modi took office, merchandise exports were lower in 2020-2021 than when he had taken over from Manmohan Singh, points out Aakar Patel.

India hopeful on MFN status from Pak

India hopeful on MFN status from Pak

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

India is optimistic that Pakistan would soon reciprocate by giving it the most favoured nation status, which would lead to a "win-win" situation for both countries.

Will WTO tangle ever be solved?

Will WTO tangle ever be solved?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

'Industry not prepared for tariff elimination'

'Industry not prepared for tariff elimination'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2003

The Indian industry is not yet fully prepared for the complete elimination of tariffs in the World Trade Organisation identified seven key sectors, including textiles and auto components, the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said.

India to study EU agri policy: Jaitley

India to study EU agri policy: Jaitley

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

India was on Friday guarded in its reaction to European Union farm ministers' 'historic' accord to reform its disputed Common Agricultural Policy.

WTO reverses ruling on Indian bed linen

WTO reverses ruling on Indian bed linen

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

In a major victory for India, World Trade Organisation on Wednesday reversed its earlier compliance ruling on Indian bed linen dispute with the European Union.

CII for talks on protectionism at WTO

CII for talks on protectionism at WTO

Rediff.com4 Apr 2003

Confederation of Indian Industry president Ashok Soota said on Friday that India should take up at the World Trade Organisation the issue of protectionism that affects natural movement of professionals across borders.\n\n\n\n

Import of petrol, diesel may be de-canalised

Import of petrol, diesel may be de-canalised

Rediff.com24 Jan 2003

The government is considering de-canalising import of petrol and diesel from the next fiscal, a move long awaited by global oil majors like Royal Dutch Shell to begin petro retailing in the country.

Vastu- a registered trademark in Germany

Vastu- a registered trademark in Germany

Rediff.com26 Dec 2002

The fact came to light when a German vastu scholar was taken to court for using the term in his academy's name by a company that had registered the term .

India may appeal against WTO ruling on cotton

India may appeal against WTO ruling on cotton

Rediff.com13 Dec 2002

India is likely to appeal against the ruling of a World Trade Organisation compliance panel, which concluded that the European Union had complied with an earlier WTO ruling regarding its anti-dumping measures against Indian imports of cotton bed line

Govt warns against negative attitude to WTO

Govt warns against negative attitude to WTO

Rediff.com12 Dec 2002

The government on Thursday warned the industry of being isolated in the World Trade Organisation and overtaken by countries like China if it continued to maintain a negative and suspicious attitude rather than effectively engaging in a dialogue.

'Indian farmers' interest to be protected'

'Indian farmers' interest to be protected'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2002

Agriculture Minister Ajit Singh said on Tuesday the interest of Indian farmers will be safeguarded at any cost in the negotiations on agriculture to begin soon at the World Trade Organisation.

Export sops to be WTO compatible

Export sops to be WTO compatible

Rediff.com7 Dec 2002

PHDCCI seeks tax sops for R&D

PHDCCI seeks tax sops for R&D

Rediff.com3 Jun 2004

PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Thursday asked the government to revamp tax structure and extend tax holidays for the high-cost and risky research and development sector

WTO ruling to help poor nations

WTO ruling to help poor nations

Rediff.com3 May 2004

India offers 51% FDI in insurance

India offers 51% FDI in insurance

Rediff.com30 Aug 2005

Higher FDI caps for Singapore

Higher FDI caps for Singapore

Rediff.com21 May 2005