New Zealand and India signed their Free Trade Agreement on 27 April 2026, opening a new pathway for deeper trade and commercial relationships between the two markets.
The Agreement is currently progressing through the respective domestic processes required before it enters into force.
For New Zealand businesses, India can represent a significant growth opportunity — but entering a new market requires more than identifying potential customers. You need to understand the commercial case, financial implications, market-entry structure and how your Indian operations will be managed.
Accountable CFO can help you prepare for India across three areas.
Market Entry & Commercial Planning
Understand whether India makes commercial sense for your business.
We can help you consider:
- India market opportunity
- India market assessment
- Market-entry options
- Export and distribution models
- Pricing and margin considerations
- Foreign exchange
- Working-capital requirements
- Investment requirements
- Financial modelling
- Commercial planning
India Accounting & Finance Setup
Support for establishing the financial processes and reporting framework required to manage
an Indian operation.
Entering a new market also means establishing the right financial foundations.
We can support the development of:
- Accounting processes
- Financial reporting structures
- Chart of accounts
- Management reporting
- Finance processes
- Internal financial controls
- Accounting-system requirements
- Finance-function structure
Accounting & Regulatory Coordination
- Coordinate with Indian specialists
- Coordinate accounting and financial requirements
- Ongoing financial support
And the support doesn't have to stop at market entry.
Once your Indian operation is established, Accountable CFO can provide ongoing financial support including:
- Management reporting
- Cash-flow management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial controls
- Performance monitoring
- Finance operations
- CFO support
From exploring India to operating with financial confidence.
Where specialist legal, tax, regulatory, customs or other professional advice is required, we work alongside appropriately qualified advisers.