New Zealand-India free trade agreement officially begins

Tuesday 20 October 2026 · 5 outlets · 6 reports · updated Tue 20 Oct, 5:00pm

New Zealand exporters can now use the free trade agreement with India. Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay stated that 57 per cent of exports, including wool and sheep meat, are now tariff-free.

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First reported by Newsroom, Tue 20 Oct, 5:00am · 6 reports from 4 outlets over 12 hours

NewsroomTue 20 Oct, 5:00am

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RNZTue 20 Oct, 5:00am

NZ-India free trade agreement officially begins (opens in new tab)
Also on NZ Herald (opens in new tab), The Post (opens in new tab)
- Christopher Luxon appreciates Labour’s support for India FTA as trade deal comes into effect (opens in new tab) Tue 20 Oct, 2:55pm
- India FTA 'builds resilience' in global markets for NZ primary sector (opens in new tab) Tue 20 Oct, 3:41pm
1NewsTue 20 Oct, 8:25am

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NZ HeraldTue 20 Oct, 5:00pm

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