Trade deal between India and US done & dusted: Piyush GoyalCommerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the US-India bilateral trade agreement is on the verge of completion, showcasing...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
SEZ Port City Colombo woos tech cos to derisk India opsPort City Colombo is attracting technology companies from India seeking to diversify risks. This special economic zone offers a lower cost ...
11 Sep, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
India’s farm policy needs a reset amid concerns over ethanol push, subsidies: Agri expert Devinder SharmaSharma warns that ethanol-led changes in cropping patterns may create an environmental problem over the longer term.
04 Sep, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
India's decision to opt out of RCEP agreement strategically sound: GTRIIndia's decision to stay out of the RCEP trade bloc was a smart move, according to think tank GTRI. They argue that joining could have wors...
08 Nov, 2024, 06.37 PM IST
World Bank’s advice to India to reconsider RCEP stance flawed: GTRIThe Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has criticized the World Bank's suggestion for India to reconsider joining the Regional Compreh...
04 Sep, 2024, 08.43 PM IST
World Bank's suggestion for India to reconsider joining RCEP based on flawed outdated projections: GTRIThink tank GTRI has criticized the World Bank's suggestion for India to reconsider joining the RCEP, calling it based on flawed assumptions...
04 Sep, 2024, 12.39 PM IST
Taking cue from India, Philippines defers nod for RCEPThe decision to defer ratification came after a group of farmers, fishers, civil society organizations, and the private sector in the Phili...
12 Feb, 2022, 10.49 PM IST
Philippines takes cue from India & defer RCEP ratificationThe decision to defer ratification came after a group of farmers, fishers, civil society organizations, and the private sector in the Phili...
12 Feb, 2022, 09.34 AM IST
ET Edit: India is better off joining RCEPIn the world’s most dynamic region, 15 nations have now signed up for RCEP: the 10-member Asean group, plus their free-trade partners, Chin...
17 Nov, 2020, 09.52 AM IST
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 signatories ready for negotiations once India gives written request to join pactNow the members of RCEP are 10-nation bloc ASEAN (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar...
15 Nov, 2020, 04.25 PM 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
RCEP did not address outstanding issues, concerns of India: Piyush Goyal“During the 3rd RCEP Leaders Summit which was held on November 4 in Bangkok, India stated that the current structure of the RCEP did not re...
20 Nov, 2019, 07.02 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
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