India New Zealand trade

September 21, 2026 10:31 PM

India-New Zealand FTA to come into force from October 20

India-New Zealand FTA to come into force from October 20 The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will come into force from October 20, 2026, following the completion of domestic processes in both countries. Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay announced the date during a virtual meeting on Monday. New Zealand's Parliament passed the legislation giving effect to the agreement on September 16. New Zealand formall...

April 27, 2026 6:43 PM

PM Modi shares article highlighting benefits of India-New Zealand FTA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday shared an article by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighting the wide-ranging benefits of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), describing it as a major step in strengthening India’s global economic engagement. In a post on X, PM Modi noted that the agreement removes tariffs on Indian exports, boosting labour-intensive sectors and strengthening MSMEs, while ensuring that sensitive areas such as agriculture and dairy rem...

April 27, 2026 6:43 PM

PM Modi calls India-New Zealand FTA a landmark moment

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as a landmark moment in bilateral relations, saying it would inject unprecedented momentum into the developmental partnership between the two countries. In a post on X, PM Modi said the agreement reflects deep trust, shared values and a common ambition between the two nations. He emphasised that the pact would benefit a wide spectrum of stakeholders, including farmers, youth, women, MSMEs, artisans, s...

April 27, 2026 6:43 PM

India-New Zealand FTA: Zero-duty trade, $20 billion investment and talent mobility to drive new economic partnership

India has taken a major step in expanding its global economic partnerships with the signing of a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand, a deal that promises to reshape bilateral trade, investment, and mobility frameworks while opening new opportunities across sectors. The agreement, signed at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay on April 27, reflects the broader strategic visi...