Deepak was speaking during a discussion on his memoir, moderated by ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta. His book calls RCEP a ‘failure of economic diplomacy’ for India.
The World Bank has urged India to reconsider its position on RCEP. Worries about China’s overcapacity and India’s struggles with previous FTAs had led to its withdrawal in 2019.
India's stood 4th on Australia thinktank's Asia Power Index Report 2023, after US, China & Japan. Southeast Asia Program director Patton says gap between India & Japan is growing.
An 11 June meeting called by USTR Katherine Tai discussed 'launching negotiations under trade pillar', sparking fears among Indian officials that IPEF could end up as a trade agreement.
The world’s largest trade agreement, including China and 14 other Asia-Pacific nations, came into effect on 1 January. India had quit it in 2019, fearing a glut of cheap imports.
New Delhi and Canberra can clinch a ‘bigger rather than smaller’ early harvest trade deal by end of 2021 or early 2022, which will be followed by a larger FTA, says Tony Abbott.
Disproportionate imports & exports as well as foreign investors’ China Plus One strategy may have pushed the Modi govt to adopt a new strategy towards FTAs, say analysts.
In an interview to ThePrint, the ex-deputy chairperson of the erstwhile planning commission speaks on a range of issues concerning the economy — reforms, protectionism, trade, growth.
The increase in overall funding was largely driven by late-stage investments, which rose 32 percent to $2.7 billion from $2 billion during the same period in 2025.
Netanyahu has won only because he hasn’t been defeated. He’s also changed Israel fundamentally. Any ruling alliance now will have to be a coalition to the exclusion of Israel’s Arab citizens.
Mr. J.S. Deepak is among the rare bureaucrats distinguished by his integrity, honesty, and decisive leadership. He has played a pivotal role in shaping and transforming India’s telecom sector. His book will inspire young civil servants and administrative officers to uphold the same values of public service and leadership, and to follow in his footsteps.
Mr. J.S. Deepak is among the rare bureaucrats distinguished by his integrity, honesty, and decisive leadership. He has played a pivotal role in shaping and transforming India’s telecom sector. His book will inspire young civil servants and administrative officers to uphold the same values of public service and leadership, and to follow in his footsteps.
International trade must be under MEA to truly be part of diplomacy and trade improvements
Mr. J.S. Deepak is among the rare bureaucrats distinguished by his integrity, honesty, and decisive leadership. He has played a pivotal role in shaping and transforming India’s telecom sector. His book will inspire young civil servants and administrative officers to uphold the same values of public service and leadership, and to follow in his footsteps.
Mr. J.S. Deepak is among the rare bureaucrats distinguished by his integrity, honesty, and decisive leadership. He has played a pivotal role in shaping and transforming India’s telecom sector. His book will inspire young civil servants and administrative officers to uphold the same values of public service and leadership, and to follow in his footsteps.