Fran O'SullivanHead of Business·NZ Herald·8 Jul, 2026 04:59 PM6 mins to read‌Global Finance's Ajay Kumar says New Zealand needs to pair the free trade agreement with a targeted, skills-driven immigration strategy. Photo / Alex BurtonLong-time Auckland finance executive Ajay Kumar says New Zealand risks squandering the benefits of the India-New Zealand free trade agreement if it fails to pair the deal with a targeted, skills-driven immigration strategy.

Kumar, founder and director of Global Finance, told the Herald he believes much of the political rhetoric