UN Trade and Development & India

UN Trade and Development: The UN Trade and Development is organizing the Ninth Session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer Protection Law and Policy, providing the platform for international dialogue and cooperation.

India: India will chair the Ninth Session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer Protection Law and Policy, demonstrating its leadership in international consumer protection efforts and showcasing its digital dispute resolution platforms.

UN Trade and Development: UNCTAD released the World Investment Report 2026, providing data and analysis on global FDI trends. The report highlights India's performance and warns of fragile recovery.

India: India is the main beneficiary, with FDI inflows up 44% to $39 billion, improving its global ranking to 11th. Policy reforms and incentives are attracting investment, but greenfield manufacturing investment declined sharply.

UN Trade and Development: UN Trade and Development provided estimates on India's increasing share in the global ship recycling market, indicating the country's growing prominence in the sector.

India: India is strengthening its position as a global leader in sustainable ship recycling, with three of its facilities now eligible for EU recognition, and has committed $8 billion to its maritime sector.

UN Trade and Development: UN Trade and Development's Global Trade Update was cited by Engineering Export Promotion Council of India to highlight that non-tariff barriers are emerging as a bigger obstacle than tariffs for exporters worldwide.

India: India's engineering goods exports grew by 8.78% in April 2026, demonstrating resilience despite geopolitical disruptions. This growth contributes positively to India's overall trade balance and economic outlook.

UN Trade and Development: UNCTAD's report noted India's improved FDI ranking and inflows, providing context for the policy change.

India: India benefits from increased export potential and FDI inflows, supporting its economic goals.

UN Trade and Development: The UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has warned about the severe economic consequences of the Strait of Hormuz disruption, noting a 95% drop in ship transits.

UN Trade and Development: The UN Trade and Development's Trade Update indicated continued global trade growth in the second half of 2025, supporting the positive outlook for India's exports.