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.

India-New Zealand FTA: PM Modi, Luxon aim to double bilateral trade over 5 years

IANS | December 22, 2025 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with New Zealand's Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, on Monday as the two leaders jointly announced the successful conclusion of the historic, ambitious and mutually beneficial India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA).