New Delhi, Nov. 8 -- The fourth round of negotiations on the proposed India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) concluded in Auckland and Rotorua after five days of discussions, with both sides reporting constructive progress.

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McClay noted the advances made across multiple negotiation tracks, and reiterated their shared commitment to a modern and comprehensive trade pact.

Talks covered key areas including trade in goods and services, rules of origin, and economic and trade cooperation.

Officials said the discussions reflected a clear intent to deepen economic ties and build a partnership aimed at resilient, inclusive, and sustainable growth.

The agreeme...