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World trade and China aside, the situation doesnt get any better for India even with the Asean countries, which constitute the 10 core countries of the proposed 16-nation RCEP. (Photo: PTI/File)

Why India should not become a part of RCEP

In reality, India's foreign trade deficit woes continue unabated even today, thus leading to the desperation for quick...

30 Oct 2019 6:35 PM GMT

That error - he had credited Albert Einstein for the concept of gravity propounded by Isaac Newton who was born more than two centuries earlier -- made Piyush Goyal the target of many barbs. (Photo: ANI)

India will not sign any free-trade agreement in a rush: Goyal

The RCEP is a mega free-trade agreement being negotiated by 16 countries.

30 Oct 2019 2:33 PM GMT

15th Finance Commission chairman N K Singh.

Current economic slowdown episodic, says N K Singh

India's economic growth hit a six-year low of 5 per cent in the first quarter of the current fiscal.

15 Nov 2019 11:31 AM GMT

India, which has raised some tariffs under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has long been the main holdout on an RCEP deal due to strong domestic opposition from several quarters over fears of Chinese goods flooding the country.

After RCEP, what's the road ahead?

An astonishingly ambitious plan of action without doubt, RCEP invariably had to have its bumps.

14 Nov 2019 7:13 PM GMT

Had India become a part of the bloc, it would have had the third highest GDP just below Japan and above South Korea, and tied with South Korea for the third highest global trade.

India dodges RCEP, but can't avoid Reforms 2.0

Exports to China account for just around 15 per cent, while another 11 per cent go to other destinations in East Asia.

7 Nov 2019 9:01 PM GMT

Abhijit Banerjee, this years Nobel laureate in Economics

'India may have walked out of RCEP too early'

The nature of the bureaucratic beast is a bit against the spirit of doing something long term.

7 Nov 2019 8:15 PM GMT

Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram

Difference between 2012 and 2019 is 'parlous' state of economy:...

Chidambaram, in a tweet posted by his family on his behalf, said the UPA's decision in 2012 to engage with RCEP...

7 Nov 2019 5:34 AM GMT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is welcomed by the Indian community in Bangkok on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Prudence wins as govt stays out of RCEP

There is a lurking fear among many of the 10 plus 6â€ the 10 Asean countries and six of their partners that China...

5 Nov 2019 6:39 PM GMT

World trade and China aside, the situation doesnt get any better for India even with the Asean countries, which constitute the 10 core countries of the proposed 16-nation RCEP. (Photo: PTI/File)

'Will resolve outstanding issues raised by India for not joining...

PM Modi on Monday conveyed India's decision not to join RCEP deal at a summit meeting of the 16-nation bloc.

5 Nov 2019 12:06 PM GMT

Had India entered into RCEP, the market would have flooded with imported products. The agreement would have adversely affected the interests of the local farmers and medium level industrialists Vice Chairman of Agriculture Mission MVS Nagi Reddy said. (Photo: ANI)

India opting out of RCEP breather for agricultural and industrial...

India announced not to join China-backed RCEP as its key concerns and non-tariff barriers could not be resolved.

5 Nov 2019 9:38 AM GMT

Union home minister Amit Shah (Photo: File)

'Not signing RCEP reflects Modi's strong leadership,' says Amit Shah

In series of tweets, Shah said decision will ensure support to India's farmers, MSME sector, dairy and manufacturing...

5 Nov 2019 3:03 AM GMT

Surjewala had said the Adityanath government has become infamous for all crimes that happen in the state be it murder, atrocities against women, and robbery. (Photo: ANI)

Congress claims victory after India decides not to join RCEP

Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala said it is a win for all those protecting national interests.

5 Nov 2019 2:46 AM GMT