New Policy Brief: Pathways towards a Synergized Trade, Industrial & Supply-Chain Policy 📘.We explore India’s evolving trade strategy, aligned with industrial policy & supply-chain resilience — key to Viksit Bharat. A must-read for policy debate!.

Dr. Pritam Banerjee, Head & Professor, Centre for WTO Studies, writes on “India’s Trade Strategy for 21st Century: Tariffs, Supply-Chains, Investment and Technology” in India Foundation Journal (Vol VI, Issue 4).

CWS hosted a panel on Trade & Industrial Policy: India’s Policy Priorities & Global Rules on June 20. Featured top economists & industry leaders discussing key insights from ISID’s India Industrial Development Report & CWS’s report on policy space amid global protectionism.

The Centre for WTO Studies, Centre for Research on International Trade, in collaboration with ESCAP and IIFT, successfully conducted a General Orientation on ‘Digital Trade and Intellectual Property Rights’ from 19–20 June 2025.

The Centre for WTO Studies, Centre for Research on International Trade in partnership with Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and Indian Institute of Foreign Trade organised an ‘Orientation Course on Trade Negotiations’ held on 11th-13th June 2025.

CWS hosted a panel discussion on “Digital Delivery as the Future of Services Trade – Barriers and Opportunities” as part of the CWS–WTI Joint Summer Academy and #WTOChairsProgram. The session was, inspired by CWS’s working paper “Negotiating for Digitally Delivered Services”.

🎉 Just 1 Week to Go! 🎉.The Centre for WTO Studies is all set to welcome the 2025 cohort to the. 11th WTI-CWS Joint Academy on Intl Trade Law & Economic Policy.📅 2–27 June 2025 | 📍 New Delhi.4 weeks of dynamic learning, exchange & insight at the intersection of trade and law.

Our latest report offers the first detailed comparison of India's Rules of Origin (ROO) across FTAs—highlighting gaps with Asian peers like Vietnam, Indonesia & Korea. A call for smarter, more globally aligned ROOs. #IndiaFTA #RulesOfOrigin.

“Navigating the Development Divide” — Our new paper argues for greater policy space for large developing countries. As rich nations bend trade rules & China exploits state support, it's time to restore fairness in global trade.

The Centre for WTO Studies is pleased to host the launch of book titled "Strategies in GATT and WTO Negotiations" by Abhijit Das, former Head, CWS. Book to be released by Commerce Secy, Shri Sunil Barthwal on 19 Apr, 11 AM @ IHC, Delhi. Panel & discussion to follow. #Trade #WTO

Dr. Pritam Banerjee, Vartul, Saptarshee Mandal & Divyansh Dua from CWTOS presented their latest working paper on digitally delivered services to #Dr_Arvind_Virmani @NITIAayog . CWS is grateful for his invitation, encouraging feedback, and valuable insights!

Digitally delivered services are reshaping trade & job opportunities in India! Are our FTAs keeping up with this shift?.📑 Our paper explores these key questions & offers fresh solutions.

India's role in global policy for Digitally Delivered Services (DSS) is crucial for growth and jobs. Explore insights by Dr. Pritam Banerjee, Head and Professor, CWS, Dr. Arpita Mukherjee & Ms. Aahana Srishti.

[2/2].Indian students and professionals affiliated with economics and intrigued about its interdisciplinary implications are encouraged to apply. New Deadline: May 10, 2024 (Friday) 🗓.Apply now:

[1/2].We're happy to share that the application deadline for the 2024 Centre for WTO Studies - World Trade Institute (WTI) Joint Academy on International Trade Law and Policy's Economics Modules has been EXTENDED! 🎉.@WTIunibe.

@WTIunibe [4/4].Who are eligible: All students enrolled in any economics course in India and Indian economics professionals. Dates of the Course: 03 June to 14 June 2024. Last date to apply: 21 April 2024. Find more details in the link below and apply!.

[3/4].This collaboration between @WTIunibe, Bern & CWS, New Delhi is an unparalleled learning experience for enthusiasts of itn'l trade economics in India!. Eligibility: All students enrolled in any economics course in India & Indian economics professionals.

[2/4].We're pleased to share that the 10th edition of the Joint Academy will extend this opportunity to economics students and professionals. The inaugural edition of the Joint Academy (Economics) will take place in physical mode this summer.

[1/4].The @WTIunibe -CWS Joint Academy is now welcoming economics students & professionals!.Since its inception in 2014, the Joint Academy has provided law students and legal professionals in India a rare opportunity to deepen their knowledge on aspects of International Trade Law

[2/2].The Conference was organized by Jindal Global Law School @JindalLaw and Centre for Trade & Investment Law @ctil_india from 21-22, March, 2024.