India has taken a firm and assertive stand at the WTO, with Piyush Goyal opposing the inclusion of the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) Agreement without broader consensus. India emphasized that plurilateral agreements must not be incorporated into the WTO framework without proper safeguards and agreement from all member nations. The government reiterated that its position is guided by fairness, transparency, and the interests of developing economies. This stance highlights India’s commitment to a balanced global trade system, ensuring that multilateral principles are upheld and that decisions are not pushed without consensus. The move signals India’s growing assertiveness in shaping global trade rules.