India's trade deal rush: Geopolitics trumps economics?
India's flurry of bilateral trade pacts with New Zealand, Oman & others is less about boosting exports & more a strategic hedge against global trade fragmentation under Trump. Analysis.
India's flurry of bilateral trade pacts with New Zealand, Oman & others is less about boosting exports & more a strategic hedge against global trade fragmentation under Trump. Analysis.
Get the complete schedule, match timings, venues, and squad announcement date for the India vs New Zealand 2026 ODI series. All eyes on Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's return.
India hosts New Zealand for a crucial 8-match white-ball series from Jan 11-31, 2026. Key returns & T20 World Cup preparations in focus. Get full schedule, squads, and analysis.
Brazil and India are strengthening economic cooperation, with President Lula's upcoming visit to New Delhi set to boost trade and investment. Explore the key sectors and strategic goals.
India hosts New Zealand for a crucial 8-match limited-overs series from Jan 11-31, 2026. Features ODI return of Kohli & Sharma and T20 World Cup prep. Full details inside.
India and New Zealand advance bilateral relations with a new trade agreement, marking strategic progress while addressing ongoing tariff considerations. Explore the details and implications.
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon hails the India FTA, citing job creation and higher incomes. The deal faces internal dissent from Foreign Minister Peters. Read the full story.
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon highlights the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement's potential to create jobs, increase incomes, and boost bilateral trade. A landmark deal for economic partnership.
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon says the landmark Free Trade Agreement with India will open doors to 1.4 billion consumers, generating jobs and higher incomes. Read more.
India is actively negotiating trade agreements with the US and EU, says MEA official Randhir Jaiswal. Key focus is on resolving outstanding issues for balanced deals. Read more.
New Zealand shifts from backup to first-choice for Indian students. Discover the real costs, visa clarity, and top-ranked universities making it a prime study-abroad pick for 2026.
India is actively negotiating with the US to finalize a balanced trade agreement. Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu highlights progress and shared goals. Read the latest updates.
India has negotiated protective measures for its apple growers within the new free trade agreement with New Zealand. Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal confirms all safeguards are in place to protect domestic interests.
India concludes a major trade deal with New Zealand, securing duty-free access for all exports and a $20 billion investment pledge. This marks India's growing FTA momentum.
New Zealand Cricket names squads for Jan India tour. Spinner Jayden Lennox earns maiden call-up. Kane Williamson skips ODIs for SA20. Santner returns to lead T20 side. Full squad details inside.
New Zealand names squads for ODI & T20I tour of India, a crucial step for T20 World Cup 2026 preparation. Key players return, fresh faces get a chance. Full details inside.
New Zealand agrees to amend laws for GI registration of Indian goods, including beyond wines & spirits, as part of concluded FTA. Implementation expected in 7-8 months.
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters opposes a free trade agreement with India, citing concerns over the country's democratic processes. Read the full story on the diplomatic friction.
India and New Zealand conclude historic Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Deal includes $20 bn NZ investment, visa pathways, and aims to double $1.3 bn bilateral trade in five years.
India and New Zealand conclude a landmark free trade agreement in just nine months. The pact aims to double bilateral trade in five years and attract $20 billion in investment. Explore the opportunities for innovators, farmers, and MSMEs.
India and New Zealand finalise a landmark Free Trade Agreement, eliminating duties on most goods and simplifying mobility norms. Discover the key outcomes and economic impact.
India and New Zealand finalize a landmark free trade agreement, targeting a doubling of bilateral trade within five years and offering new opportunities for Indian exporters and professionals.
The new India-New Zealand FTA eases mobility for students & professionals, opens markets for exporters, and strengthens India's Indo-Pacific influence. Read the full details.
New Zealand's 2023 census reveals over 50% have 'No Religion' as Christian denominations decline. This follows a protest by a Pentecostal pastor against a Sikh Nagar Kirtan, drawing criticism from MPs. Sikh & Hindu populations grow.
India and New Zealand finalise a free trade agreement. While bilateral trade is modest at $2.1B, the pact opens doors for services, investment, and 5000 skilled worker visas. Dairy sector remains protected.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah hails the India-New Zealand FTA as a milestone for Modi govt, set to boost trade, investment, and create jobs. Explore the key benefits.
India's new FTA with New Zealand creates export-only dairy processing zones, fully protecting domestic farmers. No import duty concessions granted. Details inside.
New Zealand's historic free trade agreement with India sparks a coalition rift. PM Luxon champions the deal for economic gains, while NZ First rejects it over dairy and immigration concerns. Will it pass?
India and New Zealand announce conclusion of FTA negotiations. In a separate incident, another Bangladesh student leader, Sharif Osman Hadi, is shot in the head. Read the full details.
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters opposes the historic India-NZ FTA, citing unfair terms on dairy and immigration. Deal finalized in March 2025 offers zero-duty access for Indian goods.