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29 August 2026

India-Canada trade deal negotiations

The topic involves specific bilateral economic agreements like CEPA and BIT, which are direct subjects of inquiry in UPSC Mains regarding India's foreign economic policy and investment landscape.

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Notes

  • India and Canada have reaffirmed their commitment to conclude the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) by the end of 2026.
  • India has expressed readiness to initiate negotiations for a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) at the earliest.
  • The inaugural India-Canada Finance Ministers’ Economic and Financial Dialogue was held in Toronto to strengthen bilateral economic and financial cooperation.
  • The two nations aim to increase bilateral trade to ₹4.65 lakh crore by 2030, rising from ₹70,354 crore in 2025-26.
  • India is actively seeking increased investment from Canadian pension funds, specifically highlighting the National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) as a key opportunity for institutional investors.
  • The focus of the dialogue included enhancing commercial linkages and exploring investment opportunities across sectors of mutual interest.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements (CEPA) in strengthening India's bilateral trade relations. How do such agreements facilitate long-term economic cooperation? 150 words
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  2. The National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP) is a critical instrument for attracting foreign institutional investment into India's infrastructure sector. Analyze the role of international pension funds in this context and the challenges in aligning domestic investment needs with global capital interests. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is a trade deal currently under negotiation between India and which of the following countries?

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