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Best of BS Opinion: State reforms key to improve India's investment climate

From state-level investment reforms and food safety enforcement to next-generation FTAs, corporate living wills and a Tibetan memoir, here are today's top BS Opinion pieces

Weekly economy wrap: India advances Indo-Pacific ties; IMF cuts growth view

Strap India deepened Indo-Pacific partnerships through deals with Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia, even as oil risks prompted growth downgrades and weakened the rupee

Despite challenges, India's pace of development 'unprecedented': PM Modi

India's pace of development is "unprecedented" despite global challenges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, emphasising that the country is giving the world new models of development. Speaking at an Indian community event titled 'Kia Ora Modi' in Auckland, also attended by his Kiwi counterpart Christopher Luxon, Modi said that the relationship between India and New Zealand is built on cherished memories, enduring friendship, shared values and a mutual commitment. "Amidst global challenges, the speed at which India is developing is unprecedented. Today, India is the world's fastest-growing major economy," Modi said, amid cheers and applause from the audience. Prime Minister Modi said India is giving the world new models of development. "Today in India, billions of digital transactions are happening every month through UPI. India is touching new heights in drone technology and the space economy," he said, amid cheers and chants of 'Modi Modi'. Stating that the future of

India is a launchpad for global growth: PM Modi woos New Zealand investors

India is not only a market but a launchpad for global growth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday as he invited New Zealand's top business leaders to invest in diverse sectors of the Indian economy. In an interaction with a select group of CEOs and corporate leaders in Auckland, Modi said the landmark India-New Zealand free trade agreement - signed earlier this year - would add depth and dynamism to the bilateral economic ties and open new opportunities for market access, investment and talent mobility. PM Modi emphasised that the two nations' shared democratic values, diversity and commitment to sustainable development provide a robust foundation for an ambitious, forward-looking economic partnership. "In India, we have made reform, perform, and transform the basis of governance. Today, India has policy stability, political stability, and continuity of growth," he said. "Therefore, our message to the world is: India is not only a market; India is a launchpad for global .

New Zealand PM hails India's growth story, urges stronger business ties

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Saturday hailed India's "incredible" economic transformation and urged businesses in both countries to deepen engagement to open up new markets and trade opportunities. Luxon made the remarks at an interaction themed "India-New Zealand: A Winning Partnership", attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a two-day visit to the country. Addressing the gathering, the Kiwi prime minister said he has been a "great fan" of India for a long period of time. "I first went to India in my mid-20s. And that's because I worked for a company called Unilever, which, of course, owns Hindustan Unilever, which was a top 10 company in India," he told the gathering of a select group of CEOs and business leaders. Luxon said he went to India in the mid-to-late 90s, when he said people were paid their daily wages in coins. "It's interesting to me that under Prime Minister Modi's leadership, he has lifted 250 million people out of poverty. There ar

India-New Zealand FTA to aid dairy sector via agri-tech partnership: MEA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon recognised the important role of the FTA in strengthening the bilateral economic partnership

India giving new model of development to world: PM Modi in New Zealand

India's pace of development is unprecedented despite global challenges, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday, asserting that the country is giving the world a new model of development. Speaking at an Indian community event titled 'Kia Ora Modi' in Auckland, also attended by his Kiwi counterpart Christopher Luxon, Modi said that the relationship between India and New Zealand is built on cherished memories, enduring friendship, shared values and a mutual commitment. "Amidst global challenges, the speed at which India is developing is unprecedented. Today, India is the world's fastest-growing major economy," Modi said, amid cheers and applause from the audience. Prime Minister Modi said India is giving the world a new model of development. "Today in India, billions of digital transactions are happening every month through UPI. India is touching new heights in drone technology and the space economy," he said, amid cheers and chants of 'Modi Modi'. Stating that the future of I

India-NZ FTA will deepen economic ties, boost trade, investment: PM Modi

The landmark India-New Zealand free trade agreement would add depth and dynamism to the bilateral economic ties and open new opportunities for market access, investment and talent mobility, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. In an interaction with a select group of CEOs and business leaders, PM Modi emphasised that the two nations' shared democratic values, diversity, and commitment to sustainable development provide a robust foundation for an ambitious, forward-looking economic partnership. The prime minister made the remarks shortly after holding wide-ranging talks with his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon that produced 18 key outcomes including elevation of the bilateral relations to the level of strategic partnership. Modi landed in Auckland on Friday on the final leg of his three-nation tour that largely focused on expanding economic and security cooperation. It is the first visit to New Zealand by an Indian prime minister after a gap of 40 years and comes

India, New Zealand elevate strategic ties, target ₹35,000 cr trade by 2030

Deeper cooperation between India and New Zealand, both maritime nations, will inject new strength into the Indo-Pacific, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised on Saturday during talks with his Kiwi counterpart, Christopher Luxon. Modi travelled to New Zealand from Australia in the third and final leg of his three-nation tour that largely focused on expanding cooperation in the Indo-Pacific against the backdrop of China's increasing assertiveness in the region. "As two maritime nations, our close cooperation, lends new strength to the Indo-Pacific, and our ties can infuse fresh energy into achieving our shared goals of peace," the prime minister said in his televised opening remarks at the meeting. Following the Modi-Luxon talks, the two sides inked a number of agreements to expand cooperation in multiple sectors. Modi's visit to New Zealand is the first by an Indian prime minister after a gap of 40 years. The visit comes following the recent signing of the IndiaNew Zealand Free

PM Modi arrives in New Zealand on final leg of his three-nation tour

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday left for New Zealand after concluding a three-day visit to Australia, during which the two countries signed a raft of landmark pacts spanning civil nuclear energy, maritime security and critical minerals sectors. Modi is on a three-nation visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, aimed at boosting trade, energy and defence ties. "As my Australia visit concludes, I express my heartfelt gratitude to the Government and people of Australia as well as to PM Albanese for their warmth," he said in a post on X. "The outcomes of this visit have further strengthened our partnership and opened new avenues for cooperation across diverse sectors. The momentum in the times to come will benefit our nation and the entire planet," he added. Modi was seen off by Foreign Minister Penny Wong at the airport. "Stronger Partnership. Greater Ambition. Shared Future. PM @narendramodi departed Melbourne after a successful visit further strengthening the ...

India focuses on skilled mobility as NZ tightens immigration rules: MEA

MEA says India's priority is facilitating the movement of high-skilled professionals through trade agreements, ahead of PM Modi's visit to New Zealand

India-New Zealand FTA explained: What India actually gains

India and New Zealand have signed a fast-tracked Free Trade Agreement in New Delhi — but the real story lies beyond the headline. India gets 100% duty-free access across 8,000+ products,

Weekly economy wrap: GST hits record, FDI rules ease, credit slows

Economy wrap April 27-May 3: India's economy showed mixed signals this week as GST collections hit a record, credit growth slowed and policy moves spanned FDI, trade, energy and statistical reforms

'Once-in-a-generation opportunity': New Zealand PM hails FTA with India

The reduction in tariffs is expected to significantly level the playing field for Kiwi exporters on the global stage

India-New Zealand FTA raises alarm among apple growers, Cong flags concern

India has agreed to reduce the basic customs duty on apple imports from New Zealand from 50% to 25% within a Tariff Rate Quota framework

Best of BS Opinion: India's FTA with New Zealand shows agile deal-making

From India's FTA strategy and Sun Pharma's global ambitions to LPG shortages, West Asia risks and Asean ties, here are the key insights from today's Opinion page

Datanomics: India-New Zealand FTA to boost trade, mobility, investment

India and New Zealand have signed a free trade agreement to boost trade, investment, and mobility. Though current trade between the two remains limited, the pact is expected to support India's exports

Agile deal-making: New Zealand FTA done, time to consider joining CPTPP

It is important now to reconsider whether it makes sense to officially apply for candidacy to CPTPP, a gold-standard trade deal that would significantly increase comfort levels for investors, traders

India-New Zealand free-trade agreement sealed, to kick in by December

India gains 100% duty-free mkt access, $20 bn FDI commitments in 15 years

India-New Zealand FTA to boost auto exports, spur EV investments

Industry stakeholders believe the move could provide a meaningful boost to India's auto exports, particularly at a time when companies are looking to diversify markets and scale global operations