Tag: World Trade Organisation (WTO)

International Chamber of Commerce pushes for e-Commerce agenda at WTO

New Delhi: A key global business lobby group has petitioned the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to begin talks to open up cross-border digital trade for small and medium companies and allow them to sell their products across borders through e-Commerce. The International Chamber of Commerce has pro…

Indian PV manufacturing figures released, reports of US$3.1 bn government aid

India’s installed cell and module manufacturing capacity has reached 1,468MW and 5,848MW respectively as of 30 June 2016, according to figures released by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The figures are up around 250MW each since April this year when cell and module manufacturing…

India moves to get a grip on e-Commerce issues at WTO

India is trying to comprehend issues pertaining to e-commerce with a view to taking a position in global trade negotiations at the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The Commerce Ministry is looking and analysing at all the papers being submitted by the US at WTO on the matter to understand the view…

India drags US to WTO over renewable energy subsidy to eight US states

India has dragged the US to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) challenging the domestic content requirements and subsidies provided by eight US states in the renewable energy sector. “On 9 September, India requested consultations with the US under the dispute settlement system regarding all…