India-New Zealand FTA to come into force on October 20: Union Minister Piyush Goyal

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement will come into force on October 20, 2026, providing duty-free access to all Indian exports to New Zealand. The pact includes a $20 billion investment commitment over 15 years, excludes sensitive sectors and aims to double bilateral trade in goods and services to NZ$7 billion by 2030.