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India FTA showing early signs of growth before coming into force

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Publish Date
Tue, 7 Jul 2026, 6:17am
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (left) and India Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet in person for the first time on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Laos in 2024. Photo / Jamie Ensor
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (left) and India Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet in person for the first time on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Laos in 2024. Photo / Jamie Ensor

The India Business Council isn't surprised to see the free trade agreement have an impact already, before coming into force.

New export numbers show apples are in high demand -- volumes jumping 63 percent on the 2024 season when negotiations began. 

Last month, Matariki Forests sent its first shipment of logs from Bluff to India since 2020. 

Council Chair Edwin Paul told Ryan Bridge there's an increase in general business confidence.

He says there's also a real interest in the likes of mean, wood, honey and technology.

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