Page 8 - Latest Updates on RCEP
India opts out of RCEP: Industry and farmer groups hail govt's move
In recent months serious apprehensions and reservations on RCEP have been expressed by a large number of sectors including steel, plastics, copper, aluminium, machine tools, paper, auto, and others.
 "India opts out of RCEP: Industry and farmer groups hail govt's move")
Experts laud decision to avoid RCEP, say it will protect industry, farmers
The experts stated that the government's decision to not join this pact vindicates the concerns of domestic industry from sectors such as dairy and metal
 "Experts laud decision to avoid RCEP, say it will protect industry, farmers")
India opts out of RCEP; PM Modi says key issues remain unresolved
Fifteen other nations, however, went ahead with the deal after the conclusion of the summit in Bangkok, which was also attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
 "India opts out of RCEP; PM Modi says key issues remain unresolved")
India pulls out of RCEP, paves way for 15 nations to sign China-backed deal
Modi decided not to join the deal in order to protect service workers and farmers
 "India pulls out of RCEP, paves way for 15 nations to sign China-backed deal")
India gave RCEP a miss in view of unresolved issues, global situation: MEA
'India had significant issues of core interest that remain unresolved' MEA said.
Modi holds talks with PMs of Australia and Vietnam, discusses key issues
In his meeting with Phuc, the prime minister discussed ways to further bolster bilateral strategic cooperation between India and Vietnam
 "Modi holds talks with PMs of Australia and Vietnam, discusses key issues")
India decides against signing RCEP trade deal, says terms not favourable
PM Modi is said to have stated that in its present form, the agreement does not fully reflect the basic spirit and the agreed guiding principles of RCEP
RCEP talks made inspiring progress, may not meet all expectations: China
The statement came days after PM Modi said a mutually beneficial RCEP, in which all sides gain reasonably, is in interests of India and of all the partners
 "RCEP talks made inspiring progress, may not meet all expectations: China")
India must liberalise economy more to benefit from FTAs, says Surjit Bhalla
Sources also added that overall, we are clear that a mutually beneficial RCEP, in which all sides gain reasonably, is in interests of India and of all partners in the negotiations.
 "India must liberalise economy more to benefit from FTAs, says Surjit Bhalla")
'Make in India' has become 'Buy from China': Rahul hits out at govt on RCEP
'RCEP will flood India with cheap goods, resulting in millions of job losses & crippling the Indian economy,' Gandhi said
 "'Make in India' has become 'Buy from China': Rahul hits out at govt on RCEP")
RCEP: If India wants to be a developed country, then does it have a choice?
If we believe it's time for India to transform itself into to a developed country, with the aspiration of a $ 5 trillion economy, then we ought to get over this protectionist mindset
 "RCEP: If India wants to be a developed country, then does it have a choice?")
Top 10 biz headlines: India's RCEP dilemma, McDonald's fires CEO, and more
New demands from India have left RCEP officials scrambling to salvage progress
RCEP members await India's approval as it bargains hard for concessions
Deadline set to be extended by a few months
 "RCEP members await India's approval as it bargains hard for concessions")
Seamless link between North-east, Thailand to boost trade: Modi in Bangkok
OCI card holders can enrol for NPS; 1,000 youth from Asean nations to get post-doctoral seats in IITs
 "Seamless link between North-east, Thailand to boost trade: Modi in Bangkok")
PM Modi arrives in Bangkok on three-day visit amid focus on RCEP talks
On India-ASEAN summit, Modi said the focus will be on deepening economic partnerships
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RCEP deal yet to be finalised, will be signed only in February: Philippines
Bloomberg News reported this week that India made last-minute demands after it earlier agreed to terms of a deal
PM Modi to arrive in Bangkok amidst negotiations to conclude RCEP deal
If finalised, the RCEP deal will facilitate creation of the biggest free-trade region in the world
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Govt will protect milk sector's interests under RCEP, says Amul MD
Amul Managing Director RS Sodhi told PTI he had a discussion with Goyal on RCEP on Wednesday
 "Govt will protect milk sector's interests under RCEP, says Amul MD")
RCEP trade ministers to meet in Bangkok on Friday to resolve differences
Technically, India will have time till the end of February 2020 to sort out bilateral market access issues
India will not sign any free-trade agreement in a rush, assures Goyal
Addressing a state consultation workshop on Make in India, the minister said India would enter into any FTA or comprehensive partnership on its own terms
 "India will not sign any free-trade agreement in a rush, assures Goyal")
