
India-New Zealand FTA: More Than Just Market Access, Says Commerce Secretary
India and New Zealand launch a Free Trade Agreement to boost agriculture and double bilateral trade to NZD 7 billion by 2030.
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India and New Zealand launch a Free Trade Agreement to boost agriculture and double bilateral trade to NZD 7 billion by 2030.

Industry body ASSOCHAM calls for tax rationalisation and incentives for long-term holdings to attract stable foreign capital and boost investor confidence.

Indian stock markets plunge as Sensex and Nifty fall amid rising crude oil prices, disappointing corporate earnings, and private bank weakness.

TCS expands into Sri Lanka as Indian Bank adopts TCS BaNCS for Treasury to modernise overseas operations and risk management.

Middle East tensions spark a 130% jump in global container freight prices, impacting international trade and Indian exports.

Two-wheeler registrations in India surge by 23% during the early festive period, significantly outpacing passenger vehicle growth.

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement kicks off Oct 20, offering duty-free access for Indian exports and targeting NZD 7 billion trade by 2030.

A Jefferies report reveals how HDFC, ICICI, Axis, and PNB are deploying FCNR-B deposits, impacting their lending margins differently.

India identifies 345 GW of pumped storage potential to balance renewable energy. Discover the roadmap to 105 GW capacity by 2036.

SUVs and utility vehicles now make up nearly 70% of passenger vehicle sales in India, driving massive growth in the auto sector.

Bhopal to host the Viksit Bharat Industry and Trade Conference, bringing 400 entrepreneurs and global delegates to boost investment and MSME growth.

CM DK Shivakumar urges PM Modi to intervene as sugarcane protests delay the crushing season in North Karnataka, risking crop loss.

India's steel consumption is projected to hit 175.8 million tonnes by FY27, though price hikes may stall due to import risks and duty thresholds.

Union Minister Piyush Goyal hails Bihar's GI-tagged Mithila Makhana as a global superfood, highlighting exports and new government schemes.

Discover the top-performing multi asset allocation funds in India based on 1-year returns and AUM as of October 2026.

Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi hosts a high-level roundtable in Osaka to attract Japanese investment in semiconductors, green energy, and EVs.

Despite a funding squeeze and fierce competition, Morgan Stanley predicts strong revenue growth for India's internet companies.

Bharat International Rice Conference 2026 sees 4,600+ buyer registrations and 2,000+ B2B meetings scheduled at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reveals a trade deal with India is close to finalisation as the US pauses sanctions on Russian fuel imports.

IIFL Capital reports strengthening loan growth and recovering margins for Indian banks, despite challenges in deposit competition.

China's economy grew 4.5% in Q3 driven by strong exports and high-tech manufacturing, despite a slump in real estate investment.

Indian stock markets open flat as rising crude oil prices and geopolitical tensions offset gains from corporate earnings and banking stocks.

Morgan Stanley and Oliver Wyman report that private markets will dominate asset management revenue by 2030, despite lower AUM shares.

Foreign outflows and rising yields weigh on Indian markets, but HSBC predicts corporate earnings will trigger a recovery.