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India and Canada complete 4th CEPA talks, target 2026 deal

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 10:04 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

India and Canada completed the fourth CEPA negotiation round on September 18 2026.
Both governments aim to finalize the agreement by year-end 2026.
They target bilateral trade exceeding $50 billion by 2030, up from $8.66 billion in FY 2024-25.
India’s Commerce Ministry said talks are fast-paced, reflecting a fair, balanced deal.
Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu announced Indian negotiators will visit Canada next month.

History

Historical Context

After India’s 1998 nuclear test halted talks and Canada lifted most sanctions in 2001, trade grew to $9.36 billion in 2023. Relaunched CEPA talks in late 2025 led to a G-20 agreement on 23 Nov 2025 to double trade to $50 billion by 2030, and a May 2026 meeting pledged to finish the pact by year-end 2026.

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Story summary

India and Canada completed the fourth CEPA negotiation round on September 18 2026.
Both governments aim to finalize the agreement by year-end 2026.
They target bilateral trade exceeding $50 billion by 2030, up from $8.66 billion in FY 2024-25.
India’s Commerce Ministry said talks are fast-paced, reflecting a fair, balanced deal.
Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu announced Indian negotiators will visit Canada next month.

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