New Delhi, April 27 -- India and New Zealand finalised a free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday, granting duty-free entry for 100% of Indian exports, including critical sectors like textiles, gems and jewellery, leather footwear, and more.

The agreement introduces a Temporary Employment Entry (TEE) visa specifically for Indian professionals. This pathway caps at 5,000 visas at any time, allowing stays of up to 3 years. It targets both traditional Indian expertise-such as yoga instructors, AYUSH practitioners, and chefs-and high-demand fields like IT, healthcare, engineering, and education.

Marking a historic first, New Zealand has established a dedicated channel for Indian students, focusing on easier mobility and post-study work permits....