India-New Zealand FTA comes into force; new visa categories for Indians, zero-duty access for exports
A new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and New Zealand has officially come into force, eliminating tariffs on Indian exports and introducing new visa categories for Indian nationals. The deal also includes significant foreign direct investment commitments.
Why it matters
This agreement strengthens bilateral economic ties and provides new labor mobility and export opportunities for Indian businesses and workers.
India-New Zealand FTA comes into force; new visa categories for Indians, zero-duty access for exports left Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal applauds as officials exchange documents at a ceremony in New Delhi marking the upcoming entry into force of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, on October 19, 2026. Source: X/@PiyushGoyalOffc https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/hqioer/article71603454.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/PTI10_19_2026_000371B.jpg - **EDS: THIRD PARTY IMAGE** In this image posted on Oct. 19, 2026, Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal applauds as officials exchange documents during a ceremony marking the upcoming entry into force of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), in New Delhi.
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