The free trade agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand, scheduled for signing on April 27, is poised to create substantial opportunities for Agra's leather exporters. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the FTA will allow Indian goods, including leather products, to enter New Zealand's market without tariffs. This initiative is expected to double the current bilateral trade, which stands at around $2.4 billion, and aims to facilitate $20 billion in investments over the next 15 years. Agra, known for being one of India's largest leather and footwear clusters, will particularly benefit from this agreement, enhancing its role in both domestic supply and exports. Goyal emphasized that the FTA would promote two-way commerce and significantly impact the leather industry, which is primarily composed of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). In addition to trade discussions, Goyal and New Zealand's Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay visited the Taj Mahal, further strengthening bilateral ties.