Backed by high economic growth, India has been entering into numerous regional trade agreements (RTAs) in the past few years. This article carries out a holistic analysis of these RTAs in light of India’s commitments at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The thrust of the article is on the challenges India’s RTAs currently face. An examination of India’s RTAs reveals that many of them may not be fully consistent with the applicable WTO rules. Additionally, the article reveals an “implementation deficit” in respect of India’s RTAs. The article suggests changes to the existing Indian foreign trade policy, so as to make India’s regional trade endeavours complimentary to the multilateral process at the WTO.
Journal of World Trade