NZ FTA Offers 5,000 Visas for Indians, Faces Political Hurdle
New Zealand's FTA with India grants 5,000 annual work visas for skilled professionals, but faces opposition over immigration concerns. Details on STEM, yoga, and chef visas inside.
New Zealand's FTA with India grants 5,000 annual work visas for skilled professionals, but faces opposition over immigration concerns. Details on STEM, yoga, and chef visas inside.
Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal highlights how India's FTA commitments will unlock global opportunities for its professional services sector. Discover the strategic push for mutual recognition agreements.
India concludes a major trade deal with New Zealand, securing duty-free access for all exports and a $20 billion investment pledge. This marks India's growing FTA momentum.
India and the Netherlands strengthen strategic partnership with new pacts in defence, security, and semiconductors. Dutch PM highlights shared democratic values and growing Indian diaspora.
India and New Zealand finalize FTA with a landmark financial services annex. Deal allows up to 15 bank branches, higher FDI, and boosts UPI's global reach. Read the full details.
New Zealand agrees to amend laws for GI registration of Indian goods, including beyond wines & spirits, as part of concluded FTA. Implementation expected in 7-8 months.
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters opposes a free trade agreement with India, citing concerns over the country's democratic processes. Read the full story on the diplomatic friction.
Bangladesh faces pre-election violence as India-Bangladesh visa services see tit-for-tat suspensions. ED to fast-track cases, BJP gains in Maharashtra polls, and a retired colonel bridges reel and real for films like Dhurandhar.
India and New Zealand conclude historic Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Deal includes $20 bn NZ investment, visa pathways, and aims to double $1.3 bn bilateral trade in five years.
New Zealand's coalition partner NZ First opposes the India FTA, citing unfair terms on dairy exports and immigration. The deal faces political hurdles in Wellington. Read the full analysis.
India and New Zealand conclude a landmark free trade agreement in just nine months. The pact aims to double bilateral trade in five years and attract $20 billion in investment. Explore the opportunities for innovators, farmers, and MSMEs.
India and New Zealand finalise a landmark Free Trade Agreement, eliminating duties on most goods and simplifying mobility norms. Discover the key outcomes and economic impact.
India will soon begin discussions on the terms of reference for a free trade agreement with Canada, reviving paused talks. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal also noted significant progress in negotiations with the United States.
India and New Zealand finalize a landmark free trade agreement, targeting a doubling of bilateral trade within five years and offering new opportunities for Indian exporters and professionals.
The new India-New Zealand FTA eases mobility for students & professionals, opens markets for exporters, and strengthens India's Indo-Pacific influence. Read the full details.
India and New Zealand finalise a free trade agreement. While bilateral trade is modest at $2.1B, the pact opens doors for services, investment, and 5000 skilled worker visas. Dairy sector remains protected.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah hails the India-New Zealand FTA as a milestone for Modi govt, set to boost trade, investment, and create jobs. Explore the key benefits.
India's new FTA with New Zealand creates export-only dairy processing zones, fully protecting domestic farmers. No import duty concessions granted. Details inside.
New Zealand's historic free trade agreement with India sparks a coalition rift. PM Luxon champions the deal for economic gains, while NZ First rejects it over dairy and immigration concerns. Will it pass?
India and New Zealand announce conclusion of FTA negotiations. In a separate incident, another Bangladesh student leader, Sharif Osman Hadi, is shot in the head. Read the full details.
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters opposes the historic India-NZ FTA, citing unfair terms on dairy and immigration. Deal finalized in March 2025 offers zero-duty access for Indian goods.
New Zealand-India FTA unlocks 1,667 skilled visas yearly, eliminates tariffs on 95% NZ exports, and boosts education ties. A landmark deal for trade and mobility.
India rejects New Zealand's request for duty concessions on dairy, vegetables, sugar, and metals. The move protects domestic sectors as both nations review their trade agreement. Read the full analysis.
New India-New Zealand FTA grants 3-4 year work visas for Indian graduates & zero-duty access for all exports. Boosts textiles, AYUSH, and services. Details inside.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal highlights Free Trade Agreements as crucial for India's goal to become a developed nation by 2047. Learn how strategic partnerships are boosting exports and growth.
PM Modi and NZ's Christopher Luxon announce a landmark FTA set to significantly boost bilateral trade and economic engagement between the two nations.
India is actively reshaping its trade policy with new FTAs. Explore the signed deals, ongoing talks, and the strategic impact on exports and the economy. Read more.
India and New Zealand finalize free trade agreement. Textiles and engineering goods to get duty-free access from 2025, boosting exports and economic ties. Details inside.
India and New Zealand sign a significant FTA, targeting $3 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. The pact focuses on services, sustainability, and deeper cooperation beyond traditional trade.
The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is set to significantly boost Indian exports in textiles, pharmaceuticals, engineering, agriculture, and services. Learn how this pact will impact trade.