ASCELA was honoured to be part of the Indian delegation participating in the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) dialogue held in Auckland, led by the Hon’ble Minister of Commerce and Industries, Government of India, Shri Piyush Goyal.

The dialogue marked an important milestone in strengthening bilateral economic cooperation between India and New Zealand, bringing together government leaders, industry stakeholders, and business representatives to explore new avenues for trade, investment, and strategic collaboration.

As part of the discussions, significant opportunities emerged across Urban Development, Sports Goods, Engineering, Port and Maritime logistics, and sustainable growth initiatives. The engagement highlighted the growing importance of integrated infrastructure and trade connectivity in enabling resilient and future-ready economies.

“India and New Zealand share a strong foundation for meaningful economic collaboration. The dialogue reflected a clear intent to build long-term partnerships, and at ASCELA, we see immense potential in supporting this next phase of bilateral growth through sector expertise and international collaboration.” – Nitin Srivastava, Managing Director & Co-founder, ASCELA

Through active participation in international dialogues, strategic partnerships, and specialised sector advisory, ASCELA remains committed to enabling sustainable growth and strengthening cross-border collaboration.