India-New Zealand FTA to make 57% of NZ exports tariff-free from day 1, Kiwi PM says
- On Thursday, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced that 57% of New Zealand's exports to India will be tariff-free from day one under the recently signed free trade agreement.
- Signed in April, the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement eliminates 95% of tariffs on goods, providing New Zealand businesses expanded access to India's 1.4 billion consumers.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Auckland on Friday for a two-day state visit, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 40 years.
- The diplomatic engagement advances India's Act East Policy and MAHASAGAR Vision, supporting the nation's broader Indo-Pacific economic strategy amid global trade uncertainty.
- Leaders plan to hold wide-ranging discussions on trade, commerce, and defense cooperation, with Modi also meeting business leaders and members of the Indian diaspora during the visit.
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Beyond cricket and the Taj Mahal, Modi visit exposes shallow reality of NZ ties with India
Comment: Amid the daily focus on the actions of the United States and China, whether it is talk of a Greenland takeover or missile tests in the Pacific, it’s easy to miss the country that is quietly becoming one of the most consequential players in our region. In an uncertain world, New Zealand needs more friends and more options. India is fast becoming one of the most important. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit this week comes at a moment w…
'No tariffs from day 1': Ahead of PM Modi's visit, New Zealand PM's claim on proposed trade deal
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to New Zealand, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has welcomed the proposed India-New Zealand trade deal, saying it will significantly benefit New Zealand businesses. Luxon announced that 57% of New Zealand’s exports to India would become tariff-free from day one under the agreement. Modi’s July 10–11 visit, the first by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in nearly 40 years, is expected …
India-New Zealand FTA: MP Parmjeet Kaur Parmar calls it historic
Wellington: New Zealand Member of Parliament Parmjeet Kaur Parmar on Thursday (local time) called the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and India a “historic achievement”, adding that it will drive massive economic gains for businesses, producers, and consumers on both sides. Speaking with ANI ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, Parmar dismissed domestic scepticism surrounding the trade pact, drawing parallels to…
PM Modi's New Zealand Visit Eyes Boost in Bilateral Trade Ties, After Landmark FTA
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on an official visit to New Zealand on Friday at the invitation of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, a visit that comes on the heels of a newly finalized Free Trade Agreement (FTA) designed to reinvigorate bilateral commercial ties amid recent moderation in merchandise trade. Business News | PM Modi's New Zealand Visit Eyes Boost in Bila…
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