Archive · 22 Jul 2026
India Highlights Economic Resilience at WTO Trade Policy Review
India recently had a meeting at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to talk about its trade policies.
The Commerce Secretary, Rajesh Agarwal, shared that India has been growing really well, with an average of 8% growth each year.
India's exports reached a record high of $863.1 billion in 2025-26.
The country has been doing a lot to improve its economy, like making trade easier with digital customs and better logistics.
The WTO members appreciated India's efforts and its leadership in digital services and financial inclusion.
They also noted India's acceptance of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.
Overall, India is doing well despite global challenges like uncertainty and protectionism.
India recorded an average annual growth of nearly 8% during the review period.
India's exports reached a record $863.1 billion in 2025-26.
Key reforms include the Jan Vishwas Initiative, digital customs, and logistics modernisation.
WTO members appreciated India's constructive engagement and economic resilience.
India accepted the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.
- Who
- Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal, WTO Members, Ambassador Nelle Pepe Tavita Levy
- What
- India's Trade Policy Review at the WTO
- When
- During the review period from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025
- Where
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Why
- To assess India's trade and related policies and highlight economic performance and reforms
India's Economic Achievements
Global Economic Challenges
Economic Growth
India's Economic Achievements
India has recorded an average annual growth of nearly 8% despite a challenging global environment.
Global Economic Challenges
Global uncertainty, technological disruption, and rising protectionism pose significant challenges.
Trade and Reforms
India's Economic Achievements
India has undertaken key reforms and modernized trade facilitation measures.
Global Economic Challenges
Global supply chain realignments and rising protectionism impact trade dynamics.
- Review Period
- January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025
- Average Annual Growth
- Nearly 8%
- Record Exports
- $863.1 billion in 2025-26
- WTO Agreement
- Fisheries Subsidies Agreement
- Key Initiatives
- Jan Vishwas Initiative, Digital Public Infrastructure, ITEC Programme