India-New Zealand FTA: India and New Zealand have announced the conclusion of negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The free trade agreement between India and New Zealand will provide
zero-duty access on 100 per cent of goods exports once it comes into force, according to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
The FTA is expected to open up new growth opportunities across services sectors such as IT and IT-enabled services, financial services, education, tourism and audio-visual services. It also aims to enhance mobility opportunities for Indian professionals and students, making it easier for skilled talent to access New Zealand’s job and education markets.
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has spoken with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the conclusion of the NZ-India Free Trade Agreement.
He further said NZ exports to India could increase $1.1B to $1.3B per year over the coming two decades.
“The agreement builds on the strong friendship between our two countries. India is one of the fastest-growing economies in the world, and this gives Kiwi businesses access to 1.4 billion Indian consumers,” he added in the X post.
A key feature of the agreement is the extension of Most Favoured Nation (MFN) treatment, which is expected to improve competitiveness for Indian exporters and support deeper integration into global value chains.
India and New Zealand have announced the conclusion of negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement. The concluded outcome covers trade in goods, services and investment, reflecting a shared commitment to deepen economic engagement, strengthen market access and enhance… pic.twitter.com/VbeNwBzXNl
— Dept of Commerce, GoI (@DoC_GoI) December 22, 2025
