Kochi, Oct. 17 -- Kerala has flagged off its first export consignment under the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), with Synthite Industries Pvt. Ltd. shipping spices to New Zealand in a move expected to open up fresh opportunities for the state's exporters.
The consignment is also among the first from India dispatched in preparation for the implementation of the landmark trade agreement, scheduled to come into force on October 20.
The milestone highlights the potential of Kerala's spice and food industries to expand their presence in the New Zealand market and benefit from improved market access under the agreement. The trade pact is expected to create new opportunities for Indian exporters and strengthen commercial ties betwee...