India, June 23 -- By Shailesh Yadav

New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Indian industry is growing increasingly frustrated with the extremely slow progress in renegotiating the ASEAN Free Trade Agreement. Government sources reveal that nine rounds of talks since November 2019 have failed to address fundamental concerns about the lopsided nature of the original deal.

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.

"We are reflecting the anguish of Indian industry as the industry is suffering," a senior government source said. "...