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India and New Zealand near FTA deal ending a 10 year gap
Economy
Published on 26 April 2026
A decade of stalled talks could now unlock trade surge
India and New Zealand are close to signing a free trade agreement after talks restarted in 2024, ending a decade-long pause. The proposed pact targets doubling bilateral trade to $5 billion over the next five years, as both sides look to expand market access and strengthen economic ties after years of delays.
- FTA talks resumed in 2024 after a 10-year pause
- Deal is aimed at doubling bilateral trade to $5 billion in five years
- Agreement could reshape trade flows between the two economies
- Negotiations have moved toward final signing
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