Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit to New Zealand, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Thursday welcomed the proposed India-New Zealand trade agreement, saying it would provide a significant boost to the country’s exporters.In a post on X, Luxon said the trade pact would open new opportunities for New Zealand businesses by reducing tariffs on exports to India.”New Zealand businesses are set to boom with our India Trade Deal. 57% of everything we export to India will be tariff free from day one,” he wrote.New Zealand businesses are set to boom with our India Trade Deal.57% of everything we export to India will be tariff free from day one.— Christopher Luxon (@chrisluxonmp) July 9, 2026Modi is expected to visit New Zealand as part of his upcoming overseas engagements, with the proposed trade agreement expected to feature prominently in bilateral discussions.India and New Zealand resumed negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) earlier this year after a long gap, aiming to strengthen trade and economic ties.Both countries are seeking to expand market access and deepen cooperation across key sectors, including agriculture, technology and services.