Overview
- The sessions in Auckland and Rotorua ran five days and ended Saturday, according to India’s Commerce Ministry.
- Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal and Trade Minister Todd McClay acknowledged progress and recommitted to a modern, comprehensive, future‑ready pact.
- Negotiators worked across goods market access, services, economic and technical cooperation, investment, and rules of origin.
- Both sides will carry out inter‑sessional work and pursue detailed, chapter‑by‑chapter talks to seek early convergence.
- Bilateral merchandise trade reached USD 1.3 billion in FY 2024–25, up nearly 49% year on year, and officials say a deal could bolster supply chains and open opportunities in agriculture, energy, pharmaceuticals, education, and services.