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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

RCEP debate: Issue of diminishing returns from FTAs plagues India

The basic building block of the proposed RCEP - the Asean FTA - continues to be one-sided

Hope that issues with India are resolved so it can join RCEP: Singapore Min

India remains concerned that the China-dominated RCEP would be disadvantageous to its farmers and MSMEs.

PM stayed out of RCEP keeping northeast in mind, says Rajnath Singh

He also said that if India had joined the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), farmers, labourers and industries would have been adversely affected

Australia, New Zealand continue to bat for India's entry into RCEP

Officials of both the nations have been in touch with other partners in the free-trade agreement and were the real force behind the RCEP nations deciding to keep the door open for India

Best of BS Opinion: Opening the economy for trade and investment

While at the fundamental level, India has several factors in its favour to make it a preferred investment destination, it needs to do more to attract investments

USTR, made in India

India needs an apex body for trade negotiations

India's role in Asia after RCEP

India's "no" to RCEP reflects one of the many opportunities it has missed to become a solid global manufacturing base

Lessons from RCEP negotiations

The conflicting viewpoints on RCEP bring out the need for evidence-based policy-making and information sharing

India opting out of RCEP is not an act of courage but cowardice

I was disappointed when India decided to opt out of the RCEP. We had all the time in the world to negotiate and get a good deal for ourselves

Are India's existing FTAs as detrimental to its interest as RCEP?

The basic building bloc of the proposed RCEP - the Asean FTA - continues to be one-sided

PM needs to oversee trade policy and negotiations

We urgently need an institutional reform for trade policy. We need our PM to directly be involved with the new institutions.

Why India opted out of the RCEP agreement: Explained in six charts

Some experts, in addition to the government, have maintained that the reason for the walkout is India's adverse trade balance. However, many critics view this as a protectionist step

RCEP outcome shows our lack of confidence

Many factors have contributed to the doubts about our ability to reap the benefits under RCEP

Best of BS Opinion: Govt denial, inadequate response not helping economy

Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day

A mini trade deal to be India's focus during Piyush Goyal's US visit

Minister also scheduled to meet US medical devices' association

Best of BS Opinion: Solutions for telecom crisis, RCEP deal, and more

Here's a selection of Business Standard Opinion pieces for the day

RCEP exit: A bargaining position or a disaster?

What is the reason for sudden change of mind and deciding to not join RCEP?

India's challenge is competitiveness

Until India becomes a real market economy, it is unlikely to have the confidence to integrate with, and compete in, the global market economy

Simple economics: India would've incurred a huge cost by joining RCEP

Now, RCEP will incur the costs of losing the Indian market which was the only worthwhile market