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India invokes WTO peace clause again for FY25 rice subsidies exceeding limits
Economy
Published on 29 April 2026
Seventh time India is using the same waiver
India has invoked the WTO peace clause for FY25 rice subsidies for farmers, marking the seventh time it has used the provision. The government says it will provide about $7.6 billion in subsidies, equivalent to 11.85% of the total value of rice production—pushing beyond the usual 10% limit under WTO rules.
- India uses the WTO peace clause for FY25 rice subsidies again
- This marks the seventh invocation of the same WTO provision
- Subsidies of about $7.6 billion exceed the 10% limit
- WTO notification links subsidies to 11.85% of rice production value
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