Global trade deal seen "very close", India makes WTO sweat

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 13:24

Just a day earlier, a deal that would add hundreds of billions of dollars to the world economy by some estimates teetered on the brink of collapse.

WTO chief calls Sharma, key trade ministers to end impasse

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 22:31

In a last ditch effort to salvage the global trade talks, the WTO chief has called an urgent meeting of the trade ministers of the US, India and Indonesia to end the impasse over the food security issue.

Hectic parleys on to salvage WTO Bali talks

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 22:23

With India unrelenting on its tough stand, the WTO Thursday night launched hectic efforts to salvage the trade talks that are staring at a possible collapse on the food security issue.

No agreement on food security better than a bad one: Sharma

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 14:06

The Minister, at a packed press conference, made it clear that New Delhi was not prepared for any compromise on the food security issue, adding the deal at Bali has to be fair and balanced as "it is better to have no agreement than a bad agreement".

Bleak outlook for WTO deal as rifts widen over food subsidies

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 13:04

Divisions over food subsidies widened among members of the World Trade Organization on Thursday, making it unlikely a landmark trade deal could be reached with just a day left to the end of talks.

Food security non-negotiable, Sharma tells WTO

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 11:36

In a strongly-worded message to WTO members, India Wednesday said the food security issue was "non-negotiable" and the country also managed support for its stand from several nations from Africa and Latin America.

India refuses to budge as WTO members begin parleys

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 21:38

Sharma made India's position clear during bilateral talks with trade ministers of various nations on the sidelines of the World Trade Organization meet.

India not to compromise on food security, may stall WTO deal

Last Updated: Monday, December 2, 2013, 19:56

On the eve of WTO ministerial meeting, India Monday said the interim solution on food security as currently designed is not acceptable and the country won't compromise its farmers' interest or succumb to mercantilist ambitions of rich nations.

'No compromise on food security even if subsidy cap is broken'

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 16:00

Anand Sharma also said that India will remain positively engaged with the other WTO members on farm subsidy and other issues, including Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA).

'India to protect interest of poor, farmers in WTO Bali meet'

Last Updated: Saturday, November 23, 2013, 19:42

As per the WTO norms, a developing nation can provide food subsidy of up to 10 percent of the total farm output.

Explore new markets to boost export of services: Sharma

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 12, 2013, 15:47

The government is already drawing up a fresh road map to enhance export of services.

Goldman Sachs should not comment on political matters: Montek

Last Updated: Saturday, November 9, 2013, 19:42

"I don't agree with Goldman Sachs. Lots of people have said they should not be pronouncing on these things," Ahluwalia said on the sidelines of a function organised by the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses here.