PremiumOpinionOpinion byRanjay SikkaNZ Herald·11 Jul, 2026 06:00 AM4 mins to readRanjay Sikka is a director of Slumberzone NZ and Slumberzone India. 3D model of the Slumberzone India building, which is currently under construction in Hyderabad, India. Building completion is expected in Q3 2027.The Kiwi bedding pioneer is accelerating its cross-border expansion, taking New Zealand investment, brand heritage, and world-class quality to a booming Indian market, writes Ranjay Sikka.The strategic commercial landscape between New Zealand and India is undergoing a profound transformation.

Driven by active Free Trade Agreement (FTA) discussions and the