Piyush Goyal flags off first JCB machine export to New Zealand as FTA takes effect tomorrow
- On Monday, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal flagged off the first-ever JCB machine export to New Zealand from Pune, Maharashtra, ahead of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement implementation on Tuesday.
- Granting 100% duty-free access for Indian exports, the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement effective Tuesday will open significant opportunities for manufacturers entering the New Zealand market.
- JCB India Managing Director Deepak Shetty projects overall machinery exports will reach around 18,000 units this year, up from approximately 15,000 last year, with shipments now reaching 140 countries.
- India and New Zealand are targeting $7 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, with the agreement reducing tariffs on 95% of New Zealand imports into India while protecting sensitive sectors like dairy.
- The pact also establishes a Temporary Employment Entry Visa pathway with a 5,000-person quota and commits New Zealand to invest $20 billion in India over the next 15 years.
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Piyush Goyal flags off first JCB machine export to New Zealand as FTA takes effect tomorrow
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday flagged off the first-ever JCB machine export to New Zealand from Pune, Maharashtra, ahead of the implementation of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on October 20.
India-New Zealand FTA to kick in on Dussehra; duty-free access, $20 bn investment to boost trade
India and New Zealand are set to operationalise their Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a major milestone in bilateral economic ties. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay outlined the opportunities the agreement could create for exporters, farmers, MSMEs and businesses in both countries. The deal provides 100% duty-free access for Indian goods entering New Zealand.The two countries are targeting $7 billio…
New Zealand's USD 20 Billion Investment Commitment to Boost India's Manufacturing, Jobs: Piyush Goyal
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said New Zealand's commitment to facilitate USD 20 billion in investments into India under the bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA) would strengthen manufacturing, infrastructure and services while creating new employment opportunities. Business News | New Zealand's USD 20 Billion Investment Commitment to Boost India's Manufacturi…
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