New Zealand exporters welcome new free-trade agreement with India

Tuesday 23 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 23 Dec 2025, 12:28pm

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New Zealand exporters have welcomed a new free-trade agreement with India, which is expected to benefit the wine, apple, and kiwifruit sectors. An economist suggests the deal offers significant market opportunities and will have a large impact on the economy over time, although dairy is not included in the benefits.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 23 Dec 2025, 11:54am

   India trade deal: Apples, kiwifruit, wine benefit as dairy misses out (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 23 Dec 2025, 12:28pm

   India free-trade agreement a win-win for New Zealand, economist says (opens in new tab)