India New Zealand FTA enters into force on 20 October 2026

India and New Zealand have announced that their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will enter into force on 20 October 2026. The agreement will provide 100% duty-free access for Indian exporters to the New Zealand market.

The FTA includes the Agricultural Productivity Partnership with action plans for apples, kiwifruit and honey. It also provides duty-free access for wooden logs, coking coal and metal waste and scrap. New Zealand has committed to facilitate USD 20 billion of investment into India.