India to undergo eighth WTO trade policy review July 21-23

India is set to undergo its eighth Trade Policy Review at the World Trade Organization (WTO) from July 21 to 23. This comprehensive peer review will examine the country's trade policies implemented between January 1, 2021, and December 31, 2025.

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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.

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal will head India's delegation. WTO members have submitted more than 900 questions, indicating significant interest in India's expanding economy and trade. These inquiries focus on areas such as digitization, reforms for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), women's economic participation, and national initiatives like Viksit Bharat and Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan.

Despite global uncertainties and a pandemic-induced contraction, India's economy demonstrated resilience and sustained high growth rates, emerging as the fastest-growing among major economies. The government's policy statement highlights a strong rebound and robust performance. Total exports of merchandise and services reached an all-time high of $863.1 billion in 2025-26, a 6.3 percent increase from 2021-22.

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Following the 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.

Both the government's report and the WTO Secretariat's report acknowledge India's active trade engagement. This includes progress through free trade agreements, Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, and digital initiatives like the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) that facilitate trade. Over 40 WTO members are expected to participate in the review, with the Indian delegation prepared to address concerns and present the nation's future economic vision.

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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 2021-22.