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India-New Zealand FTA: Zero duty on 100% Indian exports – what the deal means for trade, MSMEs & Indian workers & students

The trade deal aims to expand cooperation in services, mobility, goods, investment and trade facilitation. (AI image) India-New Zealand trade deal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on Monday had a telephonic conversation and announced finalising the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Both leaders stressed that this FTA would…

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India-New Zealand FTA finalised: NZ removes tariffs on 95% exports; PM Modi speaks to Christopher Luxon

India and New Zealand struck a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, marking the end of negotiations that began back in March this year. The agreement was unveiled after a telephone conversation between PM Modi and New Zealand’s PM, Christopher Luxon. During the call, the two leaders described the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement as…

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India–New Zealand should push to double bilateral trade in five years; focus on tariff cuts, sectoral ties: GTRI report

India and New Zealand should aim to double their bilateral trade in the next five years, accordint to think tank GTRI. The organization recommends reducing import duties and strengthening partnerships in agriculture, while also calling for more direct flights and easier visa rules. These recommendations came on Sunday as both nations prepare to finalize a…

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India-New Zealand trade talks: Commerce Secretary says FTA negotiations nearing closure; deal expected soon

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal with New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay (File photo-ANI) Negotiations between India and New Zealand on a proposed free trade agreement are likely to be wrapped up soon, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Monday, signalling progress after multiple rounds of discussions at both official and ministerial levels, PTI…

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India–New Zealand FTA talks: Fourth negotiation round concludes on positive note; both sides target early, balanced pact

File photo: Union minister Piyush Goyal with New Zealand’s minister for trade Todd McClay (Picture credit: X/@PiyushGoyal) The fourth round of negotiations on the proposed India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded successfully in Auckland and Rotorua after five days of discussions, according to a press release from the ministry of commerce and industry. Both…

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India-New Zealand trade ties: Piyush Goyal to meet McClay in Auckland; both sides push to fast-track FTA talks

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is visiting New Zealand to review the progress of negotiations on the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signalling renewed momentum in bilateral trade talks.Goyal will meet New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay in Auckland on November 5 to discuss ways to accelerate the ongoing FTA discussions, the commerce ministry…

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