New Delhi, Dec. 22 -- Industry leaders have welcomed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand calling it as forward-looking, next-generation pact that strengthens India's economic integration with the Indo-Pacific, enhances export competitiveness, supports talent mobility, and reinforces long-term bilateral cooperation in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Speaking on the development, Anant Goenka, President of FICCI, said, "India's expanding global trade footprint continues to gain momentum under the leadership of PM Narendra Modi. FICCI welcomes the conclusion of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, a significant step towards deepening economic engagement with the Indo-Pacific region. The agreement i...