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India-New Zealand FTA: 57 per cent of everything we export to India will be tariff-free, says Christopher Luxon
The Free Trade Agreement signed by India and New Zealand in April aims to enhance economic relations, targeting a trade increase to five billion dollars in five years. Over 50% of New Zealand's exports to India will have no tariffs from the start.
2 min read9 Jul 2026England's Thomas Tuchel unfazed by El Niño-linked heat at FIFA World Cup 2026, calls it an ‘obstacle to overcome’
England are scheduled to begin their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a match against Croatia in Texas on 17 June.
2 min read2 Jun 2026New Zealand’s 1,000 Working Holiday Visas for Indians: Age limit, rules, benefits explained
India and New Zealand have signed a free trade agreement, reducing tariffs on key imports and providing 5,000 temporary employment visas. This deal aims to enhance economic ties and create opportunities for Indian workers and exporters amid global trade tensions.
2 min read29 Apr 2026Mint Quick Edit | The India-New Zealand trade pact opens up new avenues for trade and investment
India’s FTA with New Zealand may look modest in scale, but it should deliver the benefits of closer economic ties. It’s also consistent with New Delhi's broad approach to trade expansion via bilateral deals with select countries.
1 min read28 Apr 2026India-New Zealand FTA: Expanded market access, high-value opportunities — Here's how our services sector benefits
According to the Centre, this deal offers the best-ever market access and services offer by New Zealand, unlocking high-value opportunities for skilled professionals, startups and enterprises across 118 service sectors.
2 min read27 Apr 2026India seals FTA with New Zealand, gets $20 bn investment pledge, duty-free access
The agreement comes at a time of evolving global and regional dynamics, with New Zealand viewing India as a key partner in promoting regional stability, economic resilience and shared prosperity.
4 min read27 Apr 2026Ficci president: The India–New Zealand FTA is about a lot more than expanding bilateral trade
This free trade agreement could take bilateral trade beyond its modest base and unlock wider market access. With its services and investment aspects, its broad importance lies in the opportunity it offers as a springboard for India to expand its economic footprint in the Asia-Pacific region.
4 min read27 Apr 2026New Zealand Cricket proposes franchise-based NZ20 league to replace existing Super Smash tournament
The domestic Super Smash T20 tournament in New Zealand has been played since the 2005-06 season.
2 min read23 Mar 2026‘You can win 100 bilateral matches…’: What Gautam Gambhir told Team India after T20 World Cup triumph
Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir had a special message for his players following their T20 World Cup triumph in Ahmedabad.
2 min read12 Mar 2026Ravi Shastri faces backlash for gaffe in IND vs NZ T20 World Cup final; netizens say he ‘goofed the climax’
India won the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand by 96 runs, marking their third title and second consecutive win. Despite the victory, commentator Ravi Shastri faced backlash for mistakenly calling the last wicket as the 9th during the match's conclusion.
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