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Both countries also showed interest in exploring the possibility of signing a trade deal, such as a free trade agreement, to boost investment and bilateral trade, according to a statement from the commerce ministry.
The agreement commits both countries not to impose unnecessary export restrictions on food, fuel, healthcare and other critical goods.
The India–New Zealand FTA serves as a timely blueprint for Canada’s pursuit of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India, demonstrating that fast-track negotiations are possible with key factors include immediate duty-free access, acceptance of tariff asymmetry, and recognition of India’s AYUSH system.
The resulting agreement is a short-term political trophy because it was negotiated under a shield of secrecy and spun by supporters before anyone had access to the text. Now we can analyse the detail, the downsides of the deal are laid bare.
By signing the Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand, the Indian government has surrendered the interests of farmers before the demands of global finance.
The recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand has sparked concern among apple growers in the Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand, with apprehensions that the deal could adversely impact domestic producers and the fragile hill economy.
India and New Zealand signed a “once-in-a-generation” free trade agreement on Monday that gives New Delhi duty-free access to 100% of tariff lines, aimed at boosting exports from sectors such as textiles, leather, pharmaceuticals and processed foods.
The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), signed in April 2026, grants 100% duty-free access for over 8,200 Indian export lines and includes a USD 20 billion investment commitment to Indian pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and engineering exports.
India and New Zealand are set to sign a landmark Free Trade Agreement, granting nearly 100% duty-free access for Indian exports and boosting bilateral trade.
