EconomyGS-3
22 December 2025India–New Zealand Conclude Landmark Free Trade Agreement
Syllabus: International Trade and Investment
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Why in news?
India and New Zealand concluded a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement aimed at deepening trade, investment, services, and talent mobility aligned with Viksit Bharat 2047.
⚛️Static Concepts
Balance of TradeGlobal Value Chains
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Prelims-Oriented Points
- Zero-duty market access on 100% of India’s exports to New Zealand.
- Tariff liberalisation by India in 70% tariff lines covering 95% of bilateral trade.
- Binding commitment of USD 20 billion investment from New Zealand over 15 years.
- Covers 118 services sectors with MFN commitments in 139 sub-sectors.
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Examiner's Trap: Sensitive sectors like dairy and edible oils are excluded from market access.
Quick Data Points
Investment commitment: USD 20 billion
Visa quota: 5,000 professionals; 1,000 work & holiday visas
Mains Value Addition
GS-3: External trade, MSMEs, services sector.- Boosts labour-intensive exports and MSME integration into global value chains.
- Enhances talent mobility and services exports.
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