Sushmitra Dahal
New Delhi
Summary
Trade Policy Economist specializing in regional economic integration (ASEAN-India), multilateral trade governance, and non-tariff measures (SPS/TBT). Proven track record at the Centre for WTO Studies, providing data-driven policy inputs for G20 Leaders' Declarations, WTO Ministerial Conferences, and FTAs. Advanced proficiency in empirical trade analytics, HS-level data modelling, and evaluating global value chain (GVC) integration to shape global trade strategy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Fellow
Centre for WTO Studies
New Delhi
07.2022 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive research for the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) review, examining tariff concessions, non-tariff measures, and sectoral competitiveness across ASEAN economies.
- Performed HS 6-digit product-level market share analysis and effective tariff analysis to identify export gains, market losses, and renegotiation opportunities in ASEAN markets.
- Examined sectoral participation in global value chains (GVCs) between India and ASEAN, assessing the extent of regional production network integration.
- Evaluated differentiated vs. uniform tariff concession models under AITIGA to optimize trade outcomes.
- Contributed to drafting the trade components of the G20 Leaders' Declarations for both the Indian (2023) and Brazilian (2024) Presidencies.
- Prepared analytical inputs and background papers underpinning the five deliverables negotiated under the G20 Trade and Investment Working Group.
- Delivered ministerial briefing notes and policy analysis for the WTO Ministerial Conference (MC-13) and Trade Policy Reviews (including Cambodia, Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Ukraine, and the US).
- Executed trade competitiveness and feasibility studies using Revealed Comparative Advantage (RCA), elasticity analysis, and WITS Smart Simulations for PTAs/FTAs with Thailand, Malaysia, MERCOSUR, and Kenya.
- Supported FTA negotiations (India-EU, India-New Zealand, India-Chile, India-Peru) by evaluating trade complementarities, sectoral trade patterns, and TBT-related market access barriers.
- Analysed the impact of emerging sustainability regulations, including the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and Eco-Design for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), on MSME integration.
- CWS/CRIT, Govt. of India under Ministry of Commerce and Industry Trade.
Education
Master of Arts - International Trade and Econometrics
Sharda University
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh10-2022
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Mathematics, and Statistics
Christ University
Bangalore, Karnataka10-2020
Skills
- Policy writing
- Trade analysis (HS-Level Trade Data, Non-Tariffs Measure Analysis)
- Economic forecasting
- Effective Tariff Analysis, GVC Integration
- Statistical modeling
- Market research
- International negotiations
- Quantitative reasoning
- Regulatory analysis
- Effective communication
- R (Statistical Analysis)
- Advanced MS Excel (Data Modelling)
- UNCTAD, WITS (SMART Simulations)
- Global Trade Helpdesk
- ITC Trade Map
- TiVA / TiNA Databases
- Trade for MSMEs Portal
Selected Publications
- Trade and Economic Impacts of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism on India's MSME Sector
- Aligning Indic Ecology with Global Green Governance: EU Eco-Design and Waste Shipment Regulations
- Trade Liberalisation, Globalisation and Employability Challenges: Case of the Indian Hand Tool Sector
- Socioeconomic and Trade Linkages of Indian Geographical Indications
Technical Skills
HS-Level Trade Data Analysis, RCA Modelling, Elasticity & Terms-of-Trade Analysis, Effective Tariff Analysis, GVC Analysis, R (Statistical Analysis), Advanced MS Excel (Data Modelling), WITS (SMART Simulations), UNCTAD, Global Trade Helpdesk, Trade Map, TiVA / TiNA Databases, Trade for MSMEs Portal
Personal Information
Relocation: Open to International Relocation
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Manipuri
Proficient (C2)
C2
Nepali
Native
Native
Reference
- Professor Pritam Banerjee: Head, Centre for Research on International Trade (CRIT), Centre for WTO Studies (CWTOs) Email: headwto@iift.edu | Phone: +91 9582807245
- Professor Murali Kallummal: Head Administrative, Centre for Research on International Trade (CRIT), Centre for WTO Studies (CWTOs) Email: headadmin_crit@iift.edu / muralik@iift.edu | Phone: +91 9711008068
Timeline
Research Fellow
Centre for WTO Studies
07.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - International Trade and Econometrics
Sharda University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Mathematics, and Statistics
Christ University