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India leverages regional trade benefits while limiting China-linked exposure
India has secured many advantages linked to RCEP by pursuing bilateral trade deals and supply-chain diversification, allowing integration with Asian markets while avoiding deeper exposure to China-related economic and geopolitical risks.
India has managed to capture several strategic benefits associated with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership without formally joining the bloc. By strengthening bilateral trade agreements, boosting domestic manufacturing, and diversifying supply chains, India reduced dependence on China while staying integrated with Asian trade flows. Policymakers focused on protecting vulnerable sectors such as agriculture and MSMEs, while selectively engaging with partner economies to improve exports, technology access, and regional competitiveness without increasing geopolitical or trade risks.