<h1>India to Appeal WTO Panel Ruling on Sugar Policy, Defends Measures as Compliant with Global Trade Rules.</h1> India asserts that the World Trade Organization (WTO) panel's findings on its sugar sector policies will not affect its current measures. India plans to appeal the WTO report, which it deems unacceptable, to safeguard its farmers' interests. The dispute began in 2019 when Australia, Brazil, and Guatemala challenged India's sugar policies, claiming excessive domestic support and prohibited export subsidies. The WTO panel's report, issued on December 14, 2021, made findings that India argues are erroneous and unsupported by WTO rules. India maintains that its policies comply with WTO obligations and criticizes the panel for not addressing key issues.