Japan played a big role in RCEP keeping the door open for IndiaThe RCEP agreement is open for accession by India from the date of entry into force of the Agreement as provided in Article 20.9 (Accession...
17 Nov, 2020, 07.52 AM IST
What happens now the RCEP trade deal has been signed?The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will progressively lower tariffs and aims to counter protectionism, boost investment...
16 Nov, 2020, 03.29 PM IST
RCEP: India’s stance unchanged even as 15 others invite it as observer, keep door openThe 15 countries that have signed the RCEP agreement can start negotiations with India for joining the pact once New Delhi submits a writte...
16 Nov, 2020, 09.49 AM IST
RCEP urges India to return to negotiating table as Covid-19 wrecks economies“The 29th RCEP Trade Negotiating Committee Meeting was held via video conference on 20, 22 and 24 April attended by 15 RCEP Participating C...
30 Apr, 2020, 11.49 PM IST
New Zealand trade ministry allays India’s dairy import fearsNew Zealand is a member of RCEP and was pushing for opening up of India’s dairy sector, triggering fears of dumping of dairy products from ...
28 Feb, 2020, 09.11 AM IST
RCEP did not adequately address India's concerns, will review ASEAN FTA: Piyush GoyalPrime Minister Narendra Modi took the call of not joining the RCEP agreement on November 4 in Bangkok, as India's concerns were not address...
10 Dec, 2019, 07.07 PM IST
RCEP: Why India should not succumb again to the export pessimism of licence raj daysBy continually protecting its inefficient companies, India is eliminating the market competition that winnows out struggling businesses and...
16 Nov, 2019, 11.23 AM IST
India decides to opt out of RCEP, says key concerns not addressedKey issues include inadequate protection against import surge and insufficient differential with China.
05 Nov, 2019, 05.38 PM IST
Not being part of RCEP will harm India's exports and investment flow, says CIICII's comments assume significance as many domestic industries are opposing RCEP deal tooth and nail.
03 Nov, 2019, 11.22 PM IST
RCEP agreement: Can India get a good deal?Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is a trade pact being negotiated by 16 countries.
15 Sep, 2019, 11.33 PM IST
RCEP, including India, committed to conclude agreement by NovemberDoubts expressed in the grouping on India’s future in RCEP as certain govt depts are opposing the pact.
13 Sep, 2019, 06.36 AM IST
India readies list of products for sops as crucial RCEP meet nearsIndia has begun drawing up a list of products on which it can offer duty concessions to the 15 other Asia Pacific member countries, includi...
06 Sep, 2019, 06.42 AM IST
Goyal cancels China visit for RCEP talks“The visit has been cancelled because of Parliament session getting extended."
30 Jul, 2019, 11.15 AM IST
Hopeful of addressing India's concerns in RCEP: Indonesian Trade MinisterIndonesia is the RCEP coordinator and leads the troika that also comprises Thailand’s trade minister and the Asean secretary general.
15 Jul, 2019, 09.43 AM IST
Industry worries are genuine but RCEP will bring trade reforms: Former commerce secretary Rajeev KherFormer commerce secretary Rajeev Kher argues India must weigh in its economic interests first while negotiating for RCEP.
06 Jan, 2019, 09.57 AM IST
Government brings in three think tanks to strategise for RCEP talksRCEP is a mega-trade agreement spanning the 10 Asean countries and its six free-trade agreement partners.
02 Dec, 2018, 11.47 PM IST
India proposes smallest duty cuts for China, highest for ASEAN in RCEP pactThis was the 17th round of talks and the next round would be held in the Philippines in April before a likely ministerial level meeting in ...
09 Mar, 2017, 01.07 AM IST