India-New Zealand trade pact to come into force on October 20, Indian minister says
- Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay and High Commissioner Muanpuii Saiawi exchanged Diplomatic Notes on Monday, September 21, 2026, formally ratifying the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement in Parliament.
- The two countries inked the agreement on April 27, 2026, and New Zealand's Parliament passed implementing legislation on September 16, 2026, completing domestic legal processes required for ratification.
- Prime Ministers described the FTA as "historic," with New Zealand removing all tariffs on Indian goods while India will reduce or eliminate tariffs on 95% of imports from New Zealand.
- The agreement comes into force on October 20, 2026, formally launching the trade partnership after both nations completed their respective domestic legal procedures and exchanged formal documentation.
- New Zealand exporters will access one of the world's fastest-growing markets, enabling Kiwi businesses to diversify and build economic resilience as global trade uncertainty persists.
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India-New Zealand trade pact to come into force on October 20, says Union Minister Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Monday that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand will come into effect on the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami (Dussehra), October 20, 2026. The date to implement the historic agreement was finalised during a virtual press conference in New Delhi with New Zealand Trade Minister Todd McLeay. The two countries signed the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on April 2…
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India-New Zealand FTA to Come into Force on Dussehra, October 20; 100% Indian Exports to Get Duty-free Access: Piyush Goyal
Get latest articles and stories on Business at LatestLY. The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into force on October 20, coinciding with Dussehra, with India securing duty-free access for 100 per cent of its exports to New Zealand, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on Monday. Business News | India-New Zealand FTA to Come into Force on Dussehra, October 20; 100% Indian Exports to Get Duty-free Access: …
India-New Zealand FTA to take effect October 20: Indian exports get 100% duty-free access
The trade pact will give all Indian exports duty-free access to New Zealand from day one, while easing tariffs on 95% of New Zealand exports by value over time. India’s government had earlier confirmed 100% duty-free access for Indian exports under the agreement.
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