Dr Biswajit Dhar


Opinion
Unravelling Of Agricultural Export Policy

Unravelling Of Agricultural Export Policy

The challenges that the country faces in establishing itself as a major agriculture...

Opinion
No permanent solution of peace clause expected at 13th ministerial conference of WTO

No permanent solution of peace clause expected at 13th ministerial conference of WTO

Later this month, Trade Ministers of the World Trade Organization (WTO) would meet...

National
The price and procurement data of wheat raise questions on government's production estimates

The price and procurement data of wheat raise questions on government's production estimates

These measures for controlling the price of wheat would seem drastic since the government...

Opinion
No discussion about PSH at MC12 disappointing; Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies also to lead to troubles

No discussion about PSH at MC12 disappointing; Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies also to lead to troubles

The “MC12 Outcome Document” makes no mention of the PSH issue. This happened despite...

Opinion
Issues of PSH of foodgrains and subsidies challenge for India at MC12; opposition even from old allies

Issues of PSH of foodgrains and subsidies challenge for India at MC12; opposition even from old allies

The AoA considers providing subsidized foodstuffs to the poor as market-distorting...

International
AtmaNirbhar Bharat and “vocal for local” notwithstanding, India–China trade relations are at a historical high

AtmaNirbhar Bharat and “vocal for local” notwithstanding, India–China trade relations are at a historical high

If the recent data are any indication, India–China trade relations are at a historical...

Opinion
India adversely impacted by a flawed and discriminatory subsidies’ regime

India adversely impacted by a flawed and discriminatory subsidies’ regime

On December 14, a WTO dispute settlement panel concluded in its report that India...

Opinion
NO Certainty In Getting TRIPS Waiver Sought By India for Covid-19 Medicines

NO Certainty In Getting TRIPS Waiver Sought By India for Covid-19 Medicines

Covid-19 has triggered a huge demand for medical products which is unlikely to decline...

Opinion
Can WTO's first woman chief address inequities in global farm subsidies

Can WTO's first woman chief address inequities in global farm subsidies

The current WTO rules allow rich countries to liberally subsidise their big agri-businesses,...