Page 5 - Latest Updates on RCEP
RCEP offers $125-bn market if domestic firms improve competitiveness: Study
Being the fourth largest exporter of bovine meat, India can help it grab a $11-billion market in select RCEP countries, says the WTC
 "RCEP offers $125-bn market if domestic firms improve competitiveness: Study")
Protectionism is not best way to ensure prosperity of all: Singaporean minister
Citing domestic concerns, the India walked out of the world's largest regional trade formation Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) last November
India signals duty cuts on wine, auto; EU keen on investment protection
Among EU nations, the Netherlands has historically been the fourth biggest source of foreign direct investments (FDI) for India, pegged at $29 billion since 2000
Commerce Ministry to review existing free trade agreements: Piyush Goyal
Goyal said that FTAs with countries like Japan, South Korea, and Asean provided duty-free access to Indian markets, but domestic goods face barriers in these countries.
 "Commerce Ministry to review existing free trade agreements: Piyush Goyal")
Year closes on a gloomy note
Export, import, private investment, domestic demand, direct tax revenue, and indirect tax collection all show a declining trend
Infra spend has to grow, fiscal deficit can be raised: CII prez Kirloskar
When it comes to putting equity in business versus putting debt, equity should be more important, he said
 "Infra spend has to grow, fiscal deficit can be raised: CII prez Kirloskar")
India joining RCEP to send signals of multilaterlism, says Indonesia
ASEAN and New Delhi remain committed to a free and fair multilateral trading system will powerful signal amid protectionism
 "India joining RCEP to send signals of multilaterlism, says Indonesia")
After dropping out of RCEP, India eyes trade deals with ASEAN countries
China said that the other 15 countries decided to move ahead with the pact and New Delhi was welcome to join RCEP whenever it was ready
 "After dropping out of RCEP, India eyes trade deals with ASEAN countries")
Japan not in the mood to join RCEP if India doesn't come on board
Abe has sought to beef up ties with India across a range of fields to balance China's regional dominance
 "Japan not in the mood to join RCEP if India doesn't come on board")
Govt may take call on RCEP if India's concerns are addressed: Jaishankar
On November 4 in Bangkok, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the call for not joining the RCEP agreement as its concerns were not addressed in the pact
 "Govt may take call on RCEP if India's concerns are addressed: Jaishankar")
RCEP offer 'was not as much as our aspirations', says FM Sitharaman
She also said that she held discussions with credit rating agencies on their methodology to assess risk
 "RCEP offer 'was not as much as our aspirations', says FM Sitharaman")
India didn't join RCEP as 'offer was not as much as our aspirations': FM
India's decision to not to join the mega deal was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his speech at the RCEP Summit in Bangkok early this month.
 "India didn't join RCEP as 'offer was not as much as our aspirations': FM")
Why India must bother about BRI & RCEP
Its refusal to participate in the two says that this country of 1.2 billion people and a $3 trillion economy shies away from playing a major part in shaping Asia's future
Best of BS Opinion: RCEP and the two futures for India and its industry
Is Sri Lanka the next Argentina? What will it take for Indian businesses to compete globally? What are the key elements of a sustainable end of life policy for commercial vehicles?
RCEP: Two futures for India and its industry
Our poor trade performance reflects poor industrial competitiveness. The sooner industry addresses this, the better for India
 "RCEP: Two futures for India and its industry")
Best of BS Opinion: What economy needs, streaming movies, RCEP, and more
Narendra Modi's decision not to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership was a political one
 "Best of BS Opinion: What economy needs, streaming movies, RCEP, and more")
Pulling out of RCEP not just an economic decision
Modi's RCEP move shows sound political judgement. Don't scoff, it's rare these days
By refusing to join RCEP, India is also saying it doesn't trust China
RCEP without India would be as big a flop as the belt and road project has been
Best of BS Opinion: Why the govt must step in to help telecom companies
Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: Why the govt must step in to help telecom companies")
Reflections on RCEP and FTAs
In the process of evolving comparative advantage, some sectors will lose out. This, however, is not typical of FTAs but of all trade
 "Reflections on RCEP and FTAs")
