Free Trade Deal and $20 Billion Investment Pledge Mark New Era for India‑NZ Ties

Modi highlighted that New Zealand has pledged $20 billion of investment over the next fifteen years, signaling a commitment not just to fund projects but to become an active participant in India’s development journey. He projected that, with renewed vigor, bilateral trade could double by 2030. The Prime Minister also referred to India’s status as the world’s fastest‑growing major economy, driven by a rising middle class, extensive digital integration and a governance framework built on reform, performance and transformation.