India-New Zealand FTA to Come Into Force on October 20: Union Minister Piyush Goyal
- 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 FTA to come into force on October 20: Union Minister Piyush Goyal
The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will come into force on October 20, 2026, providing duty-free access to all Indian exports to New Zealand. The pact includes a $20 billion investment commitment over 15 years, excludes sensitive sectors and aims to double bilateral trade in goods and services to NZ$7 billion by 2030.
India–New Zealand FTA Explained: Zero Duty, 5,000 Visas & No Dairy
India and New Zealand's free trade agreement comes into force on October 20, 2026. What's in it for India, and what does New Zealand get?Every Indian export to New Zealand becomes duty-free from day one. There are new pathways for Indian students and professionals, including 5,000 work visas at any one time. And India has kept dairy, including milk, butter, ghee and cheese, completely out of the deal.In this video:What India gets: zero duty on 1…
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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