During a seminar in New Delhi on May 5, experts discussed India's trade strategy at the World Trade Organisation (WTO), advocating for a dual-track approach. This strategy would involve maintaining commitment to the multilateral trading system while selectively engaging in plurilateral initiatives that align with India's economic interests. The seminar, organized by the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) and the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER), highlighted concerns that plurilateral agreements could undermine multilateralism, particularly affecting developing countries. CRF President Shishir Priyadarshi noted the need for India to recalibrate its approach, especially given the increasing influence of plurilateral discussions in shaping global trade. The 14th WTO Ministerial Conference, held in Yaounde in March, underscored significant divides in the global trading landscape, prompting calls for pragmatic, coalition-based approaches to strengthen multilateralism while adapting to geopolitical realities.