India, Sept. 3 -- By Shailesh Yadav

New Delhi [India], September 3 (ANI): The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is likely to come into force in October 2026, government sources said, as the two countries look to deepen trade and economic ties following the signing of the pact earlier this year.

The agreement, signed in April 2026, provides for the elimination of duties on 100 per cent of Indian exports to New Zealand. The pact also includes a USD 20 billion investment commitment from New Zealand over 15 years.

The India-New Zealand Joint Statement said the two sides had welcomed the conclusion and signing of the agreement and agreed to work together to ensure its early entry into force and effective implementation.

The agreement ...