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India and New Zealand Sign a Free Trade Agreement to Deepen Economic Ties
- On Monday, April 27, 2026, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay will sign a long-pending bilateral free trade agreement marking a key step to boost trade ties.
- The pact grants 100 per cent duty-free access to 8,284 Indian export items and establishes a $20 billion investment pipeline targeting renewable energy, food processing, and advanced manufacturing over 15 years.
- New Zealand will issue 5,000 visas annually for Indian professionals spanning IT, healthcare, engineering, and education, addressing mobility constraints for skilled talent and reinforcing India's position as a global supplier.
- Deputy leader Shane Jones of New Zealand First faced backlash for his 'butter chicken tsunami' remark, which Prime Minister Christopher Luxon called 'alarmist' and Labour leader Chris Hipkins termed 'racist at the least.'
- Government projections suggest bilateral trade could triple over the next five years, framing the agreement as a 'generational opportunity' for New Zealand to reduce dependence on traditional partners like China.
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