With 18 free trade agreements (FTAs) already signed and more likely in 2026, India's priority must now move from negotiating new deals to ensuring existing FTAs translate into real export gains, particularly in electronics, engineering and textiles, highlighted a report by the Global Trade R
The Department of Commerce concluded 2025 with significant growth in international trade and digital infrastructure, marking a year of record-breaking export figures and the finalization of major global trade deals. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal's year-end recap highli
Legally binding commitments on professional services under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) will unlock global markets for Indian professionals, said Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal while inaugurating a "Chintan Shivir" on professional services.
China currently dominate New Zealand's import basket, accounting for over USD 10 billion of the country's imports, while India's exports remain relatively small at just USD 711 million in FY2025, despite India being a major global exporter across several product categories, according to a re
Welcoming the agreement, Michael Fox, Head of Global Public Affairs at Zespri and former Chair of the India-New Zealand Business Council, said the deal signals a new era in the bilateral relationship and reflects a clear commitment from both sides to unlock new trade and partnership opportun
India's strong economic growth has helped cushion the impact of higher U.S. tariffs on key export sectors, allowing the country to remain resilient while accelerating free trade agreements to diversify markets, boost services exports and attract investment, Rakesh Mohan Joshi, Vice Chancello
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Tuesday hailed the Free Trade Agreement with India, calling it an "excellent" deal amid potential gains for the country's exporters.
The Ministry of External Affairs lauded the Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand, calling it a "landmark deal" that would deliver "major economic gains" and create job opportunities.
Taking it to social media platform X, Shah said, "Modi govt's trade diplomacy sets new milestone. India-New Zealand FTA, that brings in USD 20 billion investment and offers lucrative opportunities for Indian innovators, entrepreneurs, farmers, MSMEs, students, and youth, will open new gatewa
Speaking on the development, Anant Goenka, President of FICCI, said, "India's expanding global trade footprint continues to gain momentum under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. FICCI welcomes the conclusion of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, a significant step towards deepenin
"Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's focused approach, and guidance to make India a global player at world stage in the farming, agriculture and services sector, and International player of relevance, we are negotiating these FTAs, CEPAs," Minister Goyal said.
In a post on X, Jaishankar said the agreement marked a new phase in bilateral ties. "A landmark in - ties. The India-NZ FTA, concluded in record time under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi and PM Christopher Luxon, places our partnership on an accelerated growth trajectory. It will surely