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India to Launch 8th WTO Trade Policy Review on July 21
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 06:03 AM
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India will commence its eighth trade policy review at the World Trade Organization on July 21, marking a key moment for the country’s trade agenda.
India is set to begin its eighth trade policy review at the World Trade Organization (WTO) on July 21, 2024. The review is a mandatory exercise for WTO members, allowing India to present its trade policies, practices and future plans to the international community.
The review follows seven previous assessments, each providing India with an opportunity to address concerns raised by trading partners and to showcase reforms aimed at boosting trade competitiveness. The upcoming session will also serve as a platform for India to discuss its trade strategy in the context of global economic shifts.
Trade officials have indicated that the review will cover key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and digital trade, reflecting India’s growing emphasis on diversified exports. The proceedings are expected to attract attention from both domestic stakeholders and international observers.
India’s participation in the WTO review underscores its commitment to maintaining transparency and adherence to global trade norms, while also seeking to strengthen its position in the multilateral trading system.
The review follows seven previous assessments, each providing India with an opportunity to address concerns raised by trading partners and to showcase reforms aimed at boosting trade competitiveness. The upcoming session will also serve as a platform for India to discuss its trade strategy in the context of global economic shifts.
Trade officials have indicated that the review will cover key sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and digital trade, reflecting India’s growing emphasis on diversified exports. The proceedings are expected to attract attention from both domestic stakeholders and international observers.
India’s participation in the WTO review underscores its commitment to maintaining transparency and adherence to global trade norms, while also seeking to strengthen its position in the multilateral trading system.