Centre for WTO Studies

The Centre for WTO Studies, an independent think tank established by the Ministry of Commerce, India, is dedicated to providing comprehensive research services. As an integral part of the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, the Centre serves as a permanent repository of knowledge and documentation related to WTO negotiations.

Since its establishment in 1999 and subsequent relocation to the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade in 2002, the Centre for WTO Studies has conducted extensive research, producing numerous papers across various areas of interest within the WTO framework. Located in New Delhi, Delhi 110014, IN, the Centre actively engages in bolstering its research activities through a robust publication program and maintains a specialized e-repository of vital WTO documents, particularly those concerning India, within its Trade Resource Centre.

The Centre for WTO Studies plays a crucial role in supporting India's trade negotiations by providing independent analytical inputs to the Government of India for developing strategic positions at the WTO and other forums, including Free and Preferential Trade Agreements, and Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreements. Through outreach and capacity-building programs, including seminars, workshops, and subject-specific meetings, the Centre actively interfaces with industry, government units, and other stakeholders. This facilitates consensus-building between stakeholders and policymakers. We invite the management team to create a customized and exclusive company showcase and product listing on our platform, which will be completed soon with the support of the company’s management.