India, Canada to begin fifth CEPA talks on Oct. 5, targeting year-end deal
India and Canada will open a fifth round of CEPA negotiations on October 5, with a year-end completion target. A pact could improve market access for Indian apparel, seafood and electronics exporters, shaping sourcing and export opportunities for consumer-goods businesses.
What happened
retail-company · India and Canada will begin a fifth CEPA negotiation round on October 5, targeting a year-end deal. The pact could affect Indian apparel,
Key facts
- October 5
- fourth round concluded September 18
- fifth round of talks
- 90 days
- USD 30.4 billion two-way trade in 2025
What changed
India and Canada will begin a fifth CEPA negotiation round on October 5, targeting a year-end deal. The pact could affect Indian apparel, seafood and electronics trade; India’s EU trade pact is expected to take effect within six to seven months.
Why this matters
Consumer-goods operators should map India–Canada sourcing and export lanes now, as a year-end CEPA could lower trade friction for apparel, seafood and electronics and reshape supplier economics.