Government sources said the sluggish pace of negotiations, originally scheduled to conclude by 2025, has amplified industry anguish over what many consider an unfavourable trade arrangement that has significantly disadvantaged Indian manufacturers and exporters.
According to figures released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India's exports to ASEAN member countries stood at USD 25,627.89 million in the year 2010-11, while imports from these nations amounted to USD 30,607.96 million.
New Delhi [India], Oct 10 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is slated to attend the ninth Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Intersessional Ministerial meeting in Bangkok from October 11 to 12.
Bangkok [Thailand], Sept 10 (ANI): Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries and Union Minister Piyush Goyal have welcomed recommendations of ASEAN-India Business Council to further promote the potential of bilateral trades through utilisation of ASEAN-India FTA (free trade a