India-New Zealand FTA effective from Oct 20; targets double trade to $7bn by 2030
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Mon, 19 October 2026
4 reports- Times of India11:20first to report
The Free Trade Agreement between India and New Zealand will come into effect on October 20. This agreement allows India to export goods to New Zealand without tariffs, boosting several sectors. India aims to double bilateral trade with New Zealand to NZD 7 billion by 2030. New Zealand exported nearly NZ$2.03 billion worth of goods and services to India in 2025.
- indiatimes.com18:32
The FTA will provide Indian exporters with 100% duty-free access to the New Zealand market, opening opportunities for MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, farmers and artisans. This is expected to facilitate $20 billion in investments into India in 15 years that would create opportunities across manufacturing, infrastructure, agriculture, and innovation.
- dailypioneer.com22:29
India’s free trade agreement with New Zealand will come into force on October 20, allowing 100 per cent of Indian goods, including leather, footwear, apparel an
- Times of India22:37
Tue, 20 October 2026
4 reports- scoop.co.nz02:45
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- scoop.co.nz02:45
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- Times of India07:44
The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is now officially active, opening up exciting trade avenues for Indian businesses and exporters. With this agreement in place, Indian products gain duty-free access to the New Zealand market, which is especially favorable for sectors such as textiles and pharmaceuticals. It also encompasses efforts to assist micro, small, and medium enterprises by lowering costs.
- onlineindiannews.com15:55
India-New Zealand FTA comes into force on October 20, 2026. Indian exports get zero-duty access alongside a $20 billion investment commitment.