Centre for Trade and Investment Law marks its ninth anniversary, having given over 4,000 legal opinions
9 October 2026
The Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) held its 9th Anniversary Celebration on 7 October 2026 at the Prime Minister's Museum and Library in New Delhi.
CTIL functions within the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade and was established to strengthen India's trade capacity.
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal, in a video address, said rigorous legal thinking was more important than ever as sustainability-linked trade measures and digital trade reshape the global trade agenda.
Prof. James J. Nedumpara, Head of CTIL and WTO India Chair, said the Centre has provided more than 4,000 legal opinions and taken part in negotiations on nearly 10 free trade agreements.
Justice P. S. Narasimha of the Supreme Court of India said international investment law has shifted from protecting foreign investment towards recognising States' regulatory freedom.
Yashvir Singh, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, highlighted CTIL's support for India's engagement in the G20 and BRICS.
The ninth anniversary issue of the CTIL Magazine, 'The Emerging Sustainability Landscape: Responding to Shifting Winds', and a special edition of the newsletter Investment Law Compass were released.
In plain words
CTIL Centre for Trade and Investment Law — The Commerce Ministry's trade law centre housed at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.
IIFT Indian Institute of Foreign Trade — A deemed university set up by the Government for research and training in international trade.
FTA Free trade agreement — A treaty between countries to reduce tariffs and other barriers to trade between them.
WTO India Chair World Trade Organization India Chair — A WTO-supported academic chair for teaching and research on trade policy in India.