Economy / Policy
• India–New Zealand concluded a landmark FTA granting India zero-duty access for all goods exports, while strategically shielding the domestic dairy sector. 💹📈
• Core sector growth improved to 1.8% in November, led by select segments, though four of eight core industries remained in contraction. 🏗️📊
Companies
• Improving China–India business engagement is enabling Indian firms to access critical Chinese inputs such as engineering plastics and tech components, aiding cost efficiency and supply stability. 🏭💰
Global / World
• Under the India–New Zealand FTA, around 95% of New Zealand exports will receive phased duty relief, strengthening bilateral trade flows and supply-chain integration. 🌍💹
• Chinese companies are simultaneously expanding their India footprint under the “China+1” strategy to diversify geopolitical and supply-chain risks. 📈🌏