The Press Information Bureau has announced that India's official delegation for the Trade Policy Review (TPR) at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), led by Commerce Secretary, Shri Rajesh Agarwal, will present India's position on various trade-related issues from 21st to 23rd July 2026.
The 8th TPR of India at the WTO is scheduled for 21st and 23rd July 2026. The review process, which occurs once every five years for each member, is based on two principal documents: a policy statement submitted by the Member under review (Government Report) and a report prepared by the WTO Secretariat. Over a fourteen-month period, from June 2025 to July 2026, the Department of Commerce, in consultation with more than 100 Ministries, Departments, and Organisations, has participated in the TPR process.
India's economy has demonstrated remarkable resilience during this period. Following pandemic-induced contraction and increased global uncertainties, the economy staged a strong rebound and has since sustained high growth rates, establishing itself as the fastest-growing among major economies. As a result, India's external trade has also remained resilient despite challenging global conditions.
In 2025–26, total exports of merchandise and services reached an all-time high of US$ 863.1 billion, registering a growth of 6.3 per cent over US$ 676.5 billion in 2021–22. The Government Report and the WTO Secretariat Report highlight several achievements during this period, such as India's strong engagement with its trading partners through various Free Trade Agreements, tax reforms like the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rationalisation and simplification, and digital initiatives including the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and digital tools for trade facilitation.
As on 20 July 2026, WTO Members have submitted more than 900 questions for India’s written responses, reflecting significant interest in India’s growing economy and trade profile. The questions cover areas including digitisation and related reforms, MSMEs, women's participation in the economy, Viksit Bharat and the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.
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Press Information Bureau
