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October 19, 2026 9:14 PM

India–New Zealand FTA to Take Effect on October 20, Opening New Opportunities for Indian Exporters

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Minister for Trade and Investment, Todd McClay, on Monday jointly announced that the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will enter into force on October 20, coinciding with Vijay Dashmi. The agreement will provide Indian exporters with 100% duty-free access to the New Zealand market, opening new opportunities for businesses, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), artisans, farmers and women en...

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...

November 7, 2025 3:36 PM

India-New Zealand Business Forum highlights growing economic partnership, FTA momentum

The India-New Zealand Business Forum in Auckland has highlighted the expanding economic partnership between the two countries, coinciding with the visit of Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and the largest-ever Indian business delegation to New Zealand. The event was hosted by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the High Commission of India in Wellington. Senior government officials, business leaders and industry representatives from both nations attended the ...