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India, New Zealand sign ‘once-in-a-generation’ free-trade deal

India and New Zealand on Monday signed a free-trade agreement to deepen economic ties and expand market access, as both countries navigate mounting global trade disruptions. The deal comes as New Delhi moves to diversify export markets to offset the impact of steep tariffs imposed by the United States and instability in shipping and energy routes due to the Iran war. For New Zealand, the agreement is part of a broader push to reduce reliance on China, its largest trading partner. The agreemen...

By Associated Press

India and New Zealand sign a free trade agreement to deepen economic ties

India and New Zealand have signed a free trade agreement to deepen economic ties and expand market access

By Sheikh Saaliq and Charlotte Graham-McLay

0% tariffs, visas, $20 bn investment: How India benefits in trade deal with NZ

India and New Zealand have signed a 'once-in-a-generation' trade pact, granting Indian exporters duty-free access to New Zealand. The agreement aims to double bilateral trade to $5 billion in five years and includes a $20 billion investment commitment from New Zealand. Both nations are optimistic about the pact's potential to boost economic growth and cooperation across various sectors.

By SMRITI JAIN AND SHIVANGHI PAYAL

India-New Zealand FTA to drive trade growth and economic certainty: Todd McClay

Our FTA with India is very high quality, comprehensive, well-balanced, and recognises sensitivities of both sides, said New Zealand trade minister Todd McClay

‘Once-in-a-generation agreement’: New Zealand PM Luxon ahead of signing FTA with India

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India, New Zealand sign free trade deal, cutting fruit tariffs, boosting exports and visas

India and New Zealand signed a free trade deal on Monday as they seek to boost exports amid global economic uncertainty made worse by the war in the Middle East. Negotiations over the agreement concluded in December 2025, and will see India gain greater access for a range of products, including engineering goods, machinery and textiles, while also protecting its sensitive dairy sector. “This forward-looking agreement will also facilitate $20 billion of investment into India,” New Delhi’s Comm...

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India-New Zealand free trade pact cuts fruit tariffs, boosts exports and visas

The deal also provides a quota of 5,000 temporary employment visas for Indian professionals

By Reuters