Resurrection of TPP - A wake-up call for India

It is high time that India develops a bold and well-focused 21st century regionalism to regain its lost export momentum

India cannot afford to sit it out as the world discusses the next paradigm of trade defined by new technologies and new production patterns. If it does so, all the important decisions and institutions would be made without any of India’s concerns or interests being even put on the table. Being “at the table” is not a choice for an aspiring major global player in a global economy, but a necessity. This will call for a much more proactive stance in trade agreements.
 
India’s regionalism efforts remain largely un-coordinated and free trade agreements (FTAs) were put into motion with