Overview
- The fourth negotiating round is taking place in Auckland from November 3–7, 2025, according to the commerce ministry.
- Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will travel to Auckland to meet New Zealand’s Todd McClay for a progress review.
- Officials say they are working constructively to narrow remaining gaps after earlier rounds since the March relaunch.
- Market access for dairy and other farm products remains unresolved, reflecting India’s longstanding sensitivity over the dairy sector.
- In parallel, an EU delegation is in New Delhi this week to address outstanding issues in the separate India–EU FTA negotiations.