{
  "id": 15135306,
  "title": "India-Canada trade sees double-digit growth amid PM Modi's December visit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/india-canada-trade-sees-double-digit-growth-amid-pm-modis-december",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T05:55:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/indiacanada-trade-sees-double-digit-growth-amid-pm-modis-december-visit-101792215411774.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Merchandise trade between Canada and India has experienced a significant increase, reaching double-digit growth between January and August 2026, according to Statistics Canada data. Canada's exports to India amounted to CA$3.03 billion, a 36.7% increase compared to the same period last year. The metals and minerals sector led this surge, accounting for 41% of the exports. Imports from India were CA$7.05 billion, up 10.2% year-over-year. This growth comes despite the ongoing negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney had a telephone conversation, and Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand visited India, leading a trade mission with nearly 300 representatives. Sidhu met with Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to advance CEPA negotiations, which have already seen five rounds of talks, with a target to conclude by December. The visit is seen as a strong boost for the bilateral relationship, with the momentum expected to continue.",
  "summary": "Data comes as the two countries had what experts described as one of the “biggest weeks” in bilateral relations.",
  "key_points": [
    "Merchandise trade between Canada and India grew by double-digits from January to August 2026.",
    "Canada's exports to India increased by 36.7% to CA$3.03 billion, led by metals and minerals."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}