Fourth round of India–New Zealand FTA negotiations concludes in Auckland and Rotorua
The fourth round of India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations concluded in Auckland and Rotorua on 8 November 2025 after five days of talks, the Commerce Ministry said.
Summary
In the India–New Zealand FTA talks, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay noted steady progress and reaffirmed their commitment to an early, balanced and comprehensive agreement. The round covered trade in goods, trade in services, economic and trade cooperation, and rules of origin. India's bilateral merchandise trade with New Zealand was USD 1.3 billion in FY 2024–25, up nearly 49% year on year.
Key facts
- Round
- Fourth, concluded 8 Nov 2025
- Venues
- Auckland and Rotorua
- Ministers
- Piyush Goyal; Todd McClay (NZ Trade Minister)
- Tracks
- Goods, services, economic cooperation, rules of origin
- Trade FY25
- USD 1.3 bn, up ~49%
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where was the fourth round of India–New Zealand FTA negotiations, concluded on 8 November 2025, held?
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Correct answer: D — Auckland and Rotorua
The fourth round concluded in Auckland and Rotorua after five days of discussions.
What was India's bilateral merchandise trade with New Zealand in FY 2024–25, as per the Commerce Ministry?
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Correct answer: B — USD 1.3 billion
Trade stood at USD 1.3 billion in FY 2024–25, up nearly 49% year on year. USD 24.1 billion was India–Australia trade.
Who is New Zealand's Minister for Trade with whom Piyush Goyal reviewed progress in the India–NZ FTA talks in November 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Todd McClay
Piyush Goyal and New Zealand Minister for Trade Todd McClay acknowledged steady progress in the fourth round. Don Farrell is Australia's Trade Minister.