India–New Zealand FTA is a game-changer for Indian exporters: FIEO

IANS | December 22, 2025 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS): The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) on Monday welcomed the signing of the India–New Zealand free trade agreement as "a game-changer for Indian exporters", which will significantly enhance the country's integration with global value chains.

India’s REITs touch Rs 2.3 lakh crore GAV, beat Hong Kong in market cap

IANS | December 22, 2025 2:07 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) India’s real estate investment trust sector has evolved from a policy experiment into a mainstream asset class with a gross asset value of about Rs 2.3 lakh crore eclipsing Hong Kong’s REIT market in market capitalisation, a report said on Monday.

India-New Zealand FTA to ensure zero duty on 100 pc of India’s exports: Piyush Goyal

IANS | December 22, 2025 1:22 PM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday that the India and New Zealand free trade agreement (FTA) will ensure zero duty on 100 per cent of India’s exports, benefitting farmers, MSMEs, workers, artisans, women-led enterprises and youth, while providing immense opportunities for labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, apparel, leather and footwear.