A landmark free trade agreement has opened the door to one of the world’s most dynamic economies. Discover what it means for your business.
Setting the Scene
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The NZ–India FTA, concluded in December 2025, is India’s fastest-ever agreement with a developed economy, negotiated in just nine months. It gives New Zealand preferential access to the world’s most populous nation and its fastest-growing major economy, ahead of many competitors.
What Makes This Historic
- India’s fastest FTA with any developed economy, concluded in just nine months
- 95% of New Zealand exports by value covered by zero or reduced duties
- New Zealand secures access ahead of the EU and US in key categories (UK–India CETA concluded 6 May 2025, formally signed 24 July 2025; Australia’s ECTA in force since Dec 2022)
But the agreement is complex. Dairy, New Zealand’s largest export sector, is excluded. Political ratification is not assured. And turning tariff reductions into meaningful market access will require sustained effort against formidable non-tariff barriers. Download the full SWOT Analysis of this deal below.
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