A significant step in this direction was the successful conclusion of negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand on December 22, 2025. This pact is notable for its speed, negotiated in less than a year, and marks the seventh major trade agreement for India in the last five years. More than just a traditional tariff-cutting exercise, the India-New Zealand FTA represents a strategic alignment across trade, healthcare, innovation, and people mobility. For India’s pharmaceutical sector, often termed “The Pharmacy of the World,” this agreement offers a vital launchpad into Oceania, with New Zealand serving as the primary gateway.

India-New Zealand FTA: Expanding India’s Pharmaceutical Presence in Oceania

The blog is a highlight of the new economic game-changer agreement. This FTA between India and New Zealand, as a significant step in this direction was the successful conclusion of negotiations for a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand on December 22, 2025. This pact is notable for its speed, negotiated in less than a year, and marks the seventh major trade agreement for India in the last five years.

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