India, Canada Begin Fourth Round of Talks on Proposed Trade Pact
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Summary
India and Canada have begun the fourth round of CEPA talks, targeting US$ 50 billion in bilateral trade by 2030 through stronger market access and economic cooperation.
Key Facts
TypeAnalysis
SourceIndia Brand Equity Foundation
PublishedTuesday, 15 September 2026
Affected Population~350 million BPL population, 140 million elderly
Key Numbers
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
MGNREGA: Rs 86,000 crore annual outlay
NSAP pensions: 3 crore beneficiaries
Merchandise exports: $437 billion (2024-25)
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA IIIBJP-led NDA
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Amendment History
8 changes recorded for this policy.
DescriptionTuesday, 15 September 2026via the_hindu_business
The negotiations are important as the two sides have targeted to increase bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.
DescriptionTuesday, 15 September 2026via the_hindu_business
The negotiations are important as the two sides have targeted to increase bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.
DescriptionWednesday, 16 September 2026via the_hindu_business
The negotiations are important as the two sides have targeted to increase bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.
DescriptionWednesday, 16 September 2026via the_hindu_business
The negotiations are important as the two sides have targeted to increase bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.
DescriptionWednesday, 16 September 2026via the_hindu_business
The negotiations are important as the two sides have targeted to increase bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.
DescriptionMonday, 21 September 2026via the_hindu_business
The fourth round of negotiations concluded in New Delhi on September 18
DescriptionMonday, 21 September 2026via business_line
"The next 90 days should be a very defining period in the Canada-India relationship," Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday
DescriptionSunday, 4 October 2026via business_line
The negotiations are important as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada around December this year, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said last month