India aims to achieve significant progress in trade deals with major global partners by the end of 2026. The government expects the European Union to sign the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by year-end, as announced by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on September 15, 2026. Negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement with Canada are also anticipated to conclude by the end of the year. These developments signal India's commitment to strengthening international trade relations.
In addition, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is set to visit the United States in late September. He plans to hold bilateral talks with the U.S. Commerce Secretary, focusing on key trade issues, including the delayed interim trade agreement announced earlier in February. These efforts reflect India's broader push to advance trade agreements with major economic partners and expand its global trade engagement.
