Mission set to supercharge business connections in India
With a population of over 1.4 billion, a GDP growth rate of 6.5% and a rapidly expanding middle-class, India represents a substantial opportunity for New Zealand businesses.
38 of New Zealand’s leading businesses will participate in Prime Minister, the Right Hon Christopher Luxon’s mission to India next week (16-20 March). Supported by New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), the mission will grow networks and enhance connections at all levels as part of the government’s goal to advance a broad, deep, and enduring strategic partnership with one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies.
“India is an exciting market in the world right now – a young, vibrant, energetic country driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and rampant modernisation,” said NZTE Chief Executive Peter Chrisp, who will travel as part of the official delegation.
“New Zealand companies are wanting to scale up our trade with India, particularly in areas where cutting-edge innovation can add value, like digital technologies, infrastructure, specialised manufacturing, primary industries and aerospace.”
With a population of over 1.4 billion, a GDP growth rate of 6.5% and a rapidly expanding, discerning middle-class, India represents a substantial opportunity for New Zealand businesses. India is expected to become the 3rd largest economy in the world in the coming years. It is currently New Zealand’s 12th largest bilateral trading partner, with exports valued at NZ$1.54 billion in the year to December 2024.
“Now is a great time to lift New Zealand’s engagement with India. Driving momentum into New Zealand’s economy through trade is vital our country’s long-term economic success,” said Mr Chrisp.
The full business delegation is:
Air New Zealand
ANZ NZ
Asia New Zealand Foundation
ASB Bank
Auckland Airport
Auckland Business Chamber
Bank of New Zealand
Christchurch Airport
Fonterra Co-Operative Group
Fresco NZ
HamiltonJet
Hind Management / Sudima Hotels
India New Zealand Business Council
Meat Industry Association
Morrison Global
New Zealand Cricket
Ngai Tahu Holdings
NZ Forest Managers
NZ INC
NZ Super Fund
Pan Pac Forest Products Ltd
Plant & Food Research
Quality New Zealand Group
Rakon Limited
Scales Corporation - Mr Apple
Serko Limited
Slumberzone
Spark NZ
Te Pūkenga - New Zealand Institute of Skills and Technology
Te Taumata
The Mānuka Collective
University of Auckland
University of Waikato
Valocity Global
Whitecliffe Education
Woolworks
World of WearableArt
Zespri
The Business Delegation will be led by Dame Therese Walsh, independent director and Chair of Air New Zealand and Chair of ASB Bank, and Sports Ambassador, former New Zealand cricketer Ross Taylor. The Prime Minister will be accompanied by Hon Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment, Hon Mark Mitchell, Minister for Sport and Recreation, and Hon Louise Upston, Minister for Tourism and Hospitality. Kapa Haka group, Te Kapa Haka o Te Whānau-a-Apanui, will also join the Mission to showcase New Zealand’s unique cultural identity and to include tikanga elements across the programme.
Find out more about the Prime Minister’s mission to India on the Beehive website.
