FTA inked with New Zealand.

Free Trade Agreement between India and New Zealand has been inked. Here are the key takeaways :-

* $20 billion investment commitment over 15 years.

* Special emphasis on strengthening MSMEs and women-led enterprises.

* India offers market access in 70.03% of the tariff lines, which covers 95% of New Zealand's bilateral

   trade.

* India protects key interests in dairy and agriculture; benefit for labour-intensive sectors like textile and

   leather.

* New Zealand facilitates health and traditional medicine services for the first time.

* Student mobility and post-study work visa for STEM graduates, skilled professionals; opens new 

   pathway for 5,000 skilled occupations.

My take

A good thing to happen.

Tailpiece.

A quiet Tuesday.

Went to the Saroja Multi-Speciality Hospital and met Dr Sreekumaran Pillai for Lekha's case. Carried out an MRI.