India and Canada Aim to Conclude Free Trade Agreement by 2026

India and Canada are working to finalize a <b>Free Trade Agreement (FTA)</b> by the end of 2026. The Ministry of Commerce confirmed that negotiations are currently in their sixth round in New Delhi, covering 16 policy areas including market access, investment, and dispute settlement. Three chapters of the agreement have already been closed. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal recently met with Canada's International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu to discuss the <b>Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)</b>. These talks were previously paused in 2023 due to diplomatic tensions but were formally re-launched in March.