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April 30, 2026 6:55 PM

India-New Zealand FTA opens global doors for Ayush systems, creates mobility pathways for wellness professionals

The newly concluded India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to give a major global push to India’s traditional medicine systems, placing Ayush systems at the centre of a new framework for international cooperation and market access. The agreement, signed by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay, marks a significant step in expanding India’s wellness footprint globally while strengthening bilateral economic ties. A key h...

April 29, 2026 3:35 PM

India-New Zealand FTA a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’, says PM Luxon

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Wednesday described the India-New Zealand free trade agreement (FTA) as a “once-in-a-generation opportunity”, saying the deal would boost jobs, raise wages and expand opportunities for New Zealand businesses. In a video message shared on X, Luxon highlighted India’s growing economic weight and said the agreement would allow New Zealand to align closely with one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. “With a population of around...

November 6, 2025 1:19 PM

Piyush Goyal visits New Zealand to push trade talks, deepen economic ties

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal is on an official visit to New Zealand to strengthen bilateral economic and trade relations, as the two countries hold the fourth round of negotiations for the proposed India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in Auckland from November 3 to 7. During the visit, Goyal participated in the India–New Zealand Business Forum organised by the Auckland Business Chamber, where he joined New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay for a fireside...

May 10, 2025 4:40 AM

India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement: First round of negotiations concludes in New Delhi

The first round of negotiations for the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded successfully on Friday in the national capital. The talks, held from May 5 to May 9, represent a significant milestone in the growing economic relations between the two nations. The initiative builds on the visit of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to India in March 2025, where he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed expanding economic cooperation. The FTA was formally launched dur...