Edwin Paul: India Business Council Chair on the India FTA showing early signs of growth before coming into force

The India Business Council isn't surprised to see the Free Trade Agreement have an impact already, before coming into force. New export numbers show apples are in high demand – volumes jumping 63% on the 2024 season when negotiations began.  Last month, Matariki Forests sent its first shipment of logs from Bluff to India since 2020.  Council Chair Edwin Paul told Ryan Bridge there's an increase in general business confidence. He says there's also a real interest in the likes of mean, wood, honey, and technology. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.