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The NZ India FTA is now ratified. From 20 October, it becomes business.
INZBC was pleased to be at Parliament today as Trade and Investment Minister Hon Todd McClay and India’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, H.E. Muanpuii Saiawi, exchanged the formal documents confirming ratification of the New Zealand India Free Trade Agreement, in the presence of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The FTA will enter into force on 20 October 2026. From day one, 57% of New Zealand exports to India will be tariff free, including sheep meat, wool and more than 95
INZBC Secretariat
Sep 22


INZBC ANNOUNCES NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM, FOCUS SHIFTS TO FTA IMPLEMENTATION
16 September 2026 The India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) has announced the results of its Board elections, with Bharat Chawla, Sameer Handa and Sakthi Ranganathan elected to the Board for the 2026–2029 term. Sameer Handa and Sakthi Ranganathan joined the Board as new members, while Bharat Chawla was re-elected for a further term. Following the election, the Board confirmed its office bearers: Chair: Bharat Chawla Deputy Chair: Tony Martin Treasurer: Sumant Khedkar Mr
INZBC Secretariat
Sep 17


Inside the NZ India FTA with Vangelis Vitalis – Auckland Event
Kia ora and Namaste, INZBC invites you to our Auckland event on Tuesday, 23 June from 5.30 pm to 7 pm. Join the India New Zealand Business Council for a rare opportunity to hear directly from Vangelis Vitalis, New Zealand's Chief Trade Negotiator and the person who led the negotiations for the landmark New Zealand India Free Trade Agreement. Vangelis will take attendees behind the scenes of one of New Zealand's most significant trade agreements, sharing how the deal was neg
INZBC Secretariat
Jun 11


Christchurch City Council and INZBC Formalise Strategic Alliance to Target Indian Market
Christchurch, 27 Feb, 2025 –Christchurch City Council and the India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) today signed a Memorandum of...
INZBC Secretariat
Feb 27, 2025


India Business Forum
The future of New Zealand-India business partnerships took centre stage at the BNZ India Business Forum in Auckland on November 21st,...
INZBC Secretariat
Dec 19, 2024
Employers and Migrants Struggle with Accredited Employer Work Visa Challenges
New Zealand employers and migrants are increasingly frustrated by the hurdles involved in the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV)...
INZBC Secretariat
Dec 16, 2024


Playmaker Labs NZ Advances Sports Tech Collaboration with Kerala Government
Playmaker Labs NZ a successful innovative NZ sports tech company recently met with Hon Sports Minister, Shri V Abdurahiman, Government of...
INZBC Secretariat
Oct 16, 2024


INZBC Announces New Board Leadership to Strengthen Bilateral Relations
New board members poised to drive deeper engagement between New Zealand and India across politics, business, and culture. The India New...
INZBC Secretariat
Oct 9, 2024


Navigating the Complex Terrain of Immigration Law for Employers
From 7 April 2024, the criteria for hiring migrants under the AEWV have changed, with the introduction of additional requirements during...
INZBC Secretariat
Apr 15, 2024


University of Auckland's Engagements in India: A Journey of Academic Partnership and Innovation
India & Auckland India’s New Education Policy 2020 and Academia partnership essential in preparing students for future jobs were two of...
INZBC Secretariat
Apr 15, 2024


Panel discussion on IT sector and its contribution to New Zealand's economy
The panel discussion on IT sector and it’s importance in the economic growth of NZ was held at the BNZ HQ in Auckland, on 24 Aug 2022....
INZBC Secretariat
Sep 6, 2022


Offshore Wind Energy in India
Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, Shri R.K Singh, today held a meeting on transmission planning for offshore wind...
INZBC Secretariat
Jun 15, 2022


QualityNZ Group celebrates a decade of investment in India
Kiwi company responds to “Make in India” call. New Delhi: On 2nd of June 2022, Taj Mansingh Hotel in New Delhi witnessed a diverse...
INZBC Secretariat
Jun 13, 2022


India Unplugged: Export - Import workshop | 25 May 2022
INDIA UNPLUGGED Export - Import Pathways Looking to export and import from India? Join us for a one-day workshop which will give you an...
INZBC Secretariat
May 5, 2022


New Zealand – India relations: Lost in translation
Opinion: How often do we hear the word “relationship,” when it comes to building a stronger tie between New Zealand and India? I bet,...
Sandeep Sharma
Apr 27, 2022


Women in Business lead the charge during INZBC panel discussion
Press Release issued on 6 April 2022 India New Zealand Business Council partnered with the Indian High Commission in Wellington, NZ and...
INZBC Secretariat
Apr 6, 2022


Women in Business - Panel discussion | 29 March 2022
Join us for an online panel discussion on "Women in Business" - New horizons and old challenges. This event will focus on women in...
INZBC Secretariat
Mar 28, 2022


New Zealand businesses breathe a sigh of relief, with border reopening plans.
The India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) has welcomed the announcement by the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, of the staged...
INZBC Secretariat
Feb 4, 2022


India's Union Budget 2022-23: Highlights
India's Budget 2022 Highlights: Presenting the Indian Union Budget 2022, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that the country is...
INZBC Secretariat
Feb 2, 2022


CII Global Economic Policy Summit 2021 | 17-18 Nov 2021
CII is organizing its maiden CII Global Economic Policy Summit, a platform to bring together thought leaders from across the world to...
INZBC Secretariat
Nov 10, 2021
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