India, New Zealand kick off 4th round of FTA talks

India Nov 05, 2025

India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal recently arrived in Auckland to meet with New Zealand's Trade Minister Todd McClay.
They're diving into the fourth round of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) talks, which began in November, hoping to wrap things up faster this time.

FTA to help both countries in trade

This FTA could mean more Indian goods—like textiles and medicines—on Kiwi shelves, while making it easier for New Zealand's apples, lamb, and dairy to reach India.
Goyal is also connecting with business leaders and investors to spark new ideas in trade and innovation.
With India-New Zealand trade already jumping 49% this year (now at $1.3 billion), this deal could open even bigger doors for young entrepreneurs and job-seekers on both sides.