The New Zealand India Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on 20 October 2026. For exporters, investors and service providers, the immediate question is how to turn improved market access into commercial results. That question was at the centre of a standing-room-only fireside conversation hosted by the India New Zealand Business Council at BNZ Place in Auckland on 23 September. The event brought together Hon Todd McClay, Minister for Trade and Investment, and H.E. Ms M

The New Zealand India Free Trade Agreement will enter into force on 20 October 2026. This moves the relationship from negotiation to implementation, and businesses on both sides now need to focus on how to use the agreement commercially. From 20 October, tariffs on 57% of New Zealand’s current exports to India will be eliminated immediately. This rises to 82% once the agreement is fully implemented, with a further 13% of current exports benefiting from significant tariff redu

INZBC was pleased to be at Parliament today as Trade and Investment Minister Hon Todd McClay and India’s High Commissioner to New Zealand, H.E. Muanpuii Saiawi, exchanged the formal documents confirming ratification of the New Zealand India Free Trade Agreement, in the presence of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. The FTA will enter into force on 20 October 2026. From day one, 57% of New Zealand exports to India will be tariff free, including sheep meat, wool and more than 95

16 September 2026 The India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) has announced the results of its Board elections, with Bharat Chawla, Sameer Handa and Sakthi Ranganathan elected to the Board for the 2026–2029 term. Sameer Handa and Sakthi Ranganathan joined the Board as new members, while Bharat Chawla was re-elected for a further term. Following the election, the Board confirmed its office bearers: Chair: Bharat Chawla Deputy Chair: Tony Martin Treasurer: Sumant Khedkar Mr

The NZ Parliament passed the legislation for the NZ–India FTA INZBC welcomes this important milestone, but for New Zealand businesses the real work starts when the agreement enters into force. From day one, 57% of New Zealand’s current exports to India will become duty free. Once fully implemented, tariffs will be eliminated or significantly reduced on 95% of our exports. The Government estimates the kiwifruit sector alone could save around NZ$125 million in tariffs over five

Kia ora and Namaste, INZBC invites you to our Auckland event on Tuesday, 23 June from 5.30 pm to 7 pm. Join the India New Zealand Business Council for a rare opportunity to hear directly from Vangelis Vitalis, New Zealand's Chief Trade Negotiator and the person who led the negotiations for the landmark New Zealand India Free Trade Agreement. Vangelis will take attendees behind the scenes of one of New Zealand's most significant trade agreements, sharing how the deal was neg

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday 27 April 2026 INZBC welcomes the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement signed in New Delhi today as a game-changer in the trading relationship between the two countries, improving market access and certainty for business. INZBC Chair Edwin Paul said the signing reflects many years of hard work and goodwill between government and industry in both countries and shows how strong commercial partnerships can build durable trade relationships. “We know

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE India New Zealand Business Council Welcomes Landmark NZ–India Free Trade Agreement The India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) warmly welcomes the announcement of the New Zealand–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), a milestone that marks a new era of partnership and opportunity for both nations. INZBC Chair Edwin Paul says the agreement reduces tariffs on 95% of New Zealand’s exports – among the highest of any Indian FTA - and opens new opportuniti

India New Zealand Business Council (INZBC) welcomed three newly elected members to its Board at its AGM earlier this week and confirmed Edwin Paul as the new Chair, Tony Martin in the newly-created role of Deputy Chair and Jonathan Manuel continued as Treasurer. The newly elected Board members are Prevar CEO and former Regional Trade Commissioner Tony Martin, University of Auckland senior lecturer and Director of the NZ Asia Institute Dr Antje Fiedler and BNZ senior partne

India New Zealand Business Council in collaboration with the University of Canterbury, cordially invites you to Boardroom to Border. A Leadership Dialogue on Strategy Trade & the India–New Zealand Opportunity.  Join us for an insightful afternoon of high-level dialogue exploring strategic opportunities in trade, investment, and collaboration between India and New Zealand. This forum will bring together thought leaders, policymakers, and business executives to discuss cross-bo