<h1>WTO Candidates Seek India's Backing at Davos; Business Leaders Discuss Investment and Policy with Indian Commerce Minister.</h1> Global industrial leaders and WTO Director General contenders met with India's Commerce Minister at the World Economic Forum in Davos. Candidates from Costa Rica, Mexico, New Zealand, and Indonesia sought India's support, emphasizing the need for a DG from developing countries. Bilateral discussions were held with ministers from South Africa and Kazakhstan. Business leaders from Tesco, Diageo, Standard Chartered, Novartis, BAE Systems, Royal Philips Electronics, and Lloyd's discussed investment opportunities, policy clarifications, and sector liberalization in India. The meetings highlighted India's favorable investment climate and ongoing legislative developments, such as the pending Insurance Bill.