India signs once in a generation free trade deal with New Zealand after a decade of talks

New Zealand gets immediate access to more than half its exports

India and New Zealand have signed a landmark free trade agreement after about a decade of negotiations. The pact opens new routes for trade and investment, giving India duty-free access for multiple exports and expanding opportunities in services. In return, New Zealand secures immediate market access for over half of its exports to India, marking a major shift in bilateral commerce.