{
  "id": 11891785,
  "title": "India, Canada to begin 5th round of CEPA talks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/india-canada-to-begin-5th-round-of-cepa-talks",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-04T09:12:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/india-and-canada-accelerate-cepa-talks-key-round-begins-on-october-5/articleshow/134672509.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "India and Canada are set to begin the fifth round of negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Ottawa from October 5, aiming to finalize the pact by the end of 2026. The five-day talks, which follow the fourth round held in New Delhi, are expected to conclude on October 9. The negotiations have gained momentum, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney indicating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada around December. Canada's Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu is also scheduled to visit New Delhi with a business delegation, following a meeting with India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal in Mumbai. The CEPA, a form of free trade agreement, seeks to reduce customs duties on traded goods, facilitate skilled professionals' movement, and promote investment.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}