India New Zealand FTA Explained tariff cuts services expansion and farm protections for both sides

Farm and dairy safeguards were built in from day one

India and New Zealand have signed a major free trade agreement designed to expand bilateral trade in goods, services, and investment. The pact also enables more Indian professionals to work in New Zealand, while keeping sensitive sectors like dairy and agriculture protected through safeguards. Overall, officials expect the deal to significantly boost commerce and mark a new chapter in economic ties.