India and Canada plan to hold the next round of talks on a proposed trade agreement starting October 5, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal says. He also characterizes the coming 90 days as a defining period for the Canada-India relationship.

The announcement follows the conclusion of the fourth round of negotiations in New Delhi on September 18, according to The Hindu. Business Line similarly reports on Goyal’s statement about the timeline for the next talks, framing it as part of the broader effort to advance discussions toward a potential trade pact. Together, the outlets provide the latest scheduling update while indicating that negotiations have been progressing through multiple rounds.

While both reports focus on the timetable and the minister’s remarks, they differ slightly in emphasis: Business Line highlights the significance of the upcoming 90-day period, while The Hindu adds detail about when the previous round ended and where it took place.