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In force
India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement
FTA · in force since 20 Oct 2026 · signed 27 Apr 2026
Signed on 27 April 2026 and ratified by both countries; it is due to enter into force on 20 October 2026. From that date all Indian exports to New Zealand (100% of tariff lines) will be duty-free if they meet the FTA's origin rules.
Key points
Scheduled entry into force: 20 October 2026 (announced by Commerce Minister, 21 Sep 2026; MFAT confirms ratification by both sides)
100% of India's exports to New Zealand duty-free on entry into force
Sectors cited: textiles and apparel, leather and footwear, gems and jewellery, engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, processed food
India excluded dairy, most meat, key agricultural commodities, sugar and edible oils; NZ apples, kiwifruit and Manuka honey get quota-based access
New Zealand to facilitate USD 20 billion of investment in India