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India and New Zealand Conclude Landmark FTA: What’s in it for Businesses

2025-12-22
India–New Zealand have concluded a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in just nine months, reducing tariffs on 95 percent of New Zealand exports and setting ambitious trade and investment targets. The trade pact strengthens market access, supports investment-led growth, and creates new opportunities across agriculture, services, education, and MSMEs.
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