India had also demanded the imposition of tax on e-commerce imports and said that only a few select companies of developed countries actually benefit from e-commerce.
Looking at developed countries' adamancy on matters of agriculture, e-commerce and fisheries, India toughens stance at the WTO meet
There is talk that if the deadlock continues on the issue of food security and grain subsidy, then India will take a tough stance on the interests of farmers
Thailand said that India buys grains on subsidy from the public distribution system and then exports them
This provision of exemption is quite complex. E-commerce companies have been enjoying exmption privileges since 1998.
According to WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the WTO discussions have turned into a pressure cooker
India needs a permanent solution on grain storage. This decision has been waiting to be implemented for 10 years. India's stand regarding the fisheries industry is also based on its own interests and justice.
Neither the developed nations nor the developing countries relented on agriculture issues. There was no consensus on fisheries too.
India and South Africa called this proposal against the WTO system where trade is discussed and not investment
India says if disputes are not resolved then WTO will lose trust among member nations