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India-New Zealand trade pact may lift NZ GDP by 0.1%
India’s economic growth and large consumer market could make its free trade agreement with New Zealand a major long-term gain for Wellington, a Westpac Institutional Bank report said. The pact may add…
India’s economic growth and large consumer market could make its free trade agreement with New Zealand a major long-term gain for Wellington, a Westpac Institutional Bank report said. The pact may add nearly 0.1 per cent to New Zealand’s GDP over the next decade.
Tariffs will be eliminated or substantially reduced on 95 per cent of New Zealand’s current exports. Estimated savings are about NZ$43 million a year initially, rising to NZ$62 million after full implementation at current trade levels. The agreement also covers investment, services, tourism and education, and commits Indian customs to releasing goods within 48 hours, or perishable items within 24 hours where possible. Most dairy products remain excluded, subject to quotas or phased liberalisation.
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The headline GDP estimate is a modelled gain, not a guaranteed outcome. Its value will depend on whether lower trade barriers lead companies to expand shipments, invest locally and use the agreement’s services provisions. New Zealand’s limited current presence in India also means businesses may need new distribution, compliance and market networks before the projected benefits appear. The pact’s implementation rules and treatment of dairy access will therefore shape the early commercial impact. The first measurable signal will be whether bilateral trade rises beyond the levels used to calculate the tariff savings.
Source: thehawk.in
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