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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rajesh Roy

India and New Zealand finalize a free trade agreement, eyeing growth as global uncertainties persist

India New Zealand FTA - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

India and New Zealand reached a free trade deal, seeking to deepen economic ties and shore up growth at a time of mounting global trade uncertainties, officials said Monday.

The move comes as New Delhi accelerates efforts to diversify export destinations as part of a broader strategy to offset the impact of steep U.S. import tariffs.

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