International Trade

India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA)

Based on the recommendation of the Joint Study Group (JSG) in 2010 and subsequent approval of The Trade and Economic Relations Committee (TERC) headed by the then Prime Minister of India on 29.04.2011, India is negotiating with Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) covering trade in goods, services, investment and related issues.

Five(5) rounds of negotiations for India Australia CECA negotiations have been held so far. The 1st round held in July, 2011 and the last i.e. 5th round was held on 20-21 May, 2013in Canberra (Australia).