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2026-04-15 09:52:05 -

High Testing Costs Under QCOs Risk Squeezing MSMEs, Says GTRI
The government should consider capping testing charges for routine industrial products, as the high cost of compliance with Quality Control Orders (QCOs) risks undermining India’s manufacturing ecosystem and smaller importers, the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Tuesday. While the QCO framework is intended to enhance product quality and ensure consumer safety, its rapid...

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2026-06-13 05:20:08 -

India’s FTAs Deliver Gains, But Risks Mount: GTRI
India’s expanding network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) is delivering broader market access but also creating new challenges, including widening trade deficits, limited utilisation by exporters and increasing pressure on domestic policy-making, according to a recent report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI). The report notes that FTAs have become a cornerstone of...

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