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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.

Covid fears in China may have cascading impact on India's exports, imports

Covid fears in China may have cascading impact on India's exports, imports

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

The importance of China as India's top trading partner cannot be understated.

In G7 address, PM calls for 'one earth one health' approach

In G7 address, PM calls for 'one earth one health' approach

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for following a 'one earth, one health' approach to effectively deal with the coronavirus pandemic globally, and sought the support of the G7 grouping to lift patent protections for COVID-19 vaccines, during a virtual address at an outreach session of a summit of the bloc.

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.

FIH Pro League: Indian men lose to Belgium in shootout

FIH Pro League: Indian men lose to Belgium in shootout

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Pro League: India women suffer second straight loss to Belgium

Will WTO tangle ever be solved?

Will WTO tangle ever be solved?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

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.

'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.

Why India's exports are likely to fly high in New Year

Why India's exports are likely to fly high in New Year

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

After staging a strong recovery from COVID-induced slowdown in 2021, India's exports are likely to extend the growth story to the New Year also on increased demand in the global markets, boost in domestic manufacturing due to production-linked incentive schemes and implementation of some interim trade pacts. Expectations of positive growth in the country's exports are also backed up by the outlook of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) which predicts a 4.7 per cent expansion in the global merchandise trade volume in 2022. Exporters believe that the outbound shipments would cross $400 billion mark in this fiscal going by the current momentum and may reach $475 billion in 2022-23.

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

India seeks higher H-1B quota

India seeks higher H-1B quota

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

Richarlison's Importance In A Morally-Conflicted World Cup

Richarlison's Importance In A Morally-Conflicted World Cup

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Richarlison is a rarity among the overindulged footballing elite. In a World Cup which has been overshadowed by social issues, Brazil's latest football sensation is championing more than just one cause, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Steel majors slash exports to China

Steel majors slash exports to China

Rediff.com20 Sep 2003

G20 to debate WTO terms

G20 to debate WTO terms

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Ram Teri Ganga Maili

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Six decades and more later, we are now captives of our identities. Every poll is based on elaborate calculations of electability of candidates on the basis of their castes and other narrow definers. That, along with voter promiscuity, is what defines our political culture, which remains stubbornly resistant to any change, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

A bitter pill

A bitter pill

Rediff.com29 May 2003

'Doha Work Programme progress uneven'

'Doha Work Programme progress uneven'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2003

The government on Monday said the progress in majority of the issues covered by the Doha Work Programme has been uneven