India


PepsiCo controversy: Globally, India has always refused to give in on IPR on plant varieties
The struggle for farmers’ rights over their seeds and planting materials is not playing out only in India – it’s a global phenomena.
India’s FTAs have hurt its domestic petrochem sector, says FICCI report
Most of the free trade agreements (FTAs) signed by India have not benefited the domestic chemicals and petrochemicals industry.
First round of negotiations for the India-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement to take place soon
The first round of India-Ecuador Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which will reduce and/or eliminate customs duties on certain items traded between the two is scheduled to take place soon.
Way forward for RCEP: Need to focus on eliminating problems plaguing manufacturing sector and exports
In order to do an independent assessment of the impact of RCEP on the Indian industry, the Indian government has roped in three premier think tanks to prepare the way forward for RCEP negotiations.
Could Adani sue if the mine is cancelled?
A former investment treaty between India and Australia allows for a legal claim if the mine doesn’t go ahead, but this shouldn’t deter a federal government, says a UNSW Law researcher.
India, Iran may hold next round of negotiations for trade agreement in May
Senior officials of India and Iran are likely to hold fifth round of negotiations for a bilateral preferential trade agreement (PTA).
Comm Min asks independent agencies to hold industry specific consultations on RCEP
The Indian commerce ministry has asked the three agencies, which have been tasked to prepare a report on proposed mega trade agreement RCEP, to get into greater details of issues involved in the pact and hold industry specific consultations
Indonesia wins $469 mn arbitration case against Indian metal firm IMFA
Indonesia has won a $469 million arbitration case against India’s Metal Ferro and Alloys Ltd (IMFA) after nearly four years of court battles
India, Peru hold 4th round of FTA talks in Lima
India and Peru have concluded a fourth round of negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement in the South American nation, the Department of Commerce said.
Elections in five countries slows down RCEP negotiations temporarily
India has got a temporary relief from taking difficult decisions at the on-going Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) talks due to the elections in five countries.