The automotive and engineering sectors are poised for a significant boost, as India-made vehicles and EV components will now enter New Zealand at zero duty. This move is expected to strengthen India’s position as a global manufacturing hub for clean mobility. However, the rice industry is currently facing a challenge; the Rice Exporters Association of Chhattisgarh has sought government intervention after China suspended three Indian firms over false GMO allegations. Exporters have clarified that all Indian rice varieties are strictly non-GMO, and they are calling for diplomatic engagement to resolve the financial losses and trade uncertainty caused by these rejected shipments.