GENERAL15 Sept 2026
Expect EU to sign FTA and India-Canada negotiations to be completed by year-end, govt says
India expects the European Union (EU) to sign its free trade agreement (FTA) by year-end, and talks with Canada to finish too. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the EU text has gone for approval. The India-New Zealand FTA may start in October, though no exact date is fixed. If your business trades with these markets, these timelines are worth watching closely.
Key Statutory Highlights
- The Indian government expects EU authorities to sign the FTA text with India before the end of this year.
- The government also expects negotiations on an FTA with Canada to be completed by year-end.
- The India-New Zealand FTA is expected to become operational in the second half of October, though the exact date is not finalised.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you export to or import from the EU, Canada or New Zealand, review your contracts and pricing assumptions now and keep tracking official announcements. Check with your CA before assuming any duty change, as these agreements are not yet in force.
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