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India New Zealand Free Trade Deal Cuts Tariffs and Promises 20B Investment with AYUSH and Maori Health Chapter
India
Published on 28 April 2026
A dedicated traditional medicine chapter links AYUSH and Maori
India and New Zealand have signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement that wipes tariffs, secures about USD 20 billion in investment, and deepens cooperation across services and trade. For the first time, the pact includes a dedicated Health and Traditional Medicine Services chapter, recognizing India’s AYUSH systems alongside Maori health practices, while also paving the way for faster organic exports and wider zero-duty sector access.
- Zero-duty terms and a services framework aim to boost bilateral trade
- A first-of-its-kind chapter recognizes AYUSH alongside Maori health practices
- An organic mutual recognition arrangement targets smoother certification in NZ
- Deal includes USD 20 billion investment and expects faster sectoral growth
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