New Zealand Delegation in India for Final Phase of FTA Talks

• New Zealand delegation to visit India for talks on a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
• NZ Trade Minister Todd McClay will meet Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to review negotiation progress.
• The FTA negotiations, launched on March 16, 2025, are in their final phase, with four rounds completed.
• Bilateral merchandise trade between India and New Zealand reached USD 1.3 billion in 2024-25, a 49% increase.
• The proposed FTA aims to boost trade, investment, and strengthen supply chain resilience between the two nations.

Why It Matters: India-New Zealand FTA talks aim to boost trade, investment, and business ties.