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India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Takes Effect on October 20, 2026

Priya SinghSource: thehindu.com

Tuesday, October 20, 2026Updated 5d ago

India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Takes Effect on October 20, 2026Source: thehindu.com

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India and New Zealand's free trade agreement came into effect on October 20, 2026, eliminating tariffs on 100% of Indian exports and incorporating $20 billion in foreign direct investment. The deal also reduces tariffs on 95% of New Zealand's exports to India, marking a significant boost to bilateral trade. The agreement was signed in April 2023 and ratified in September 2026.

Madhya Pradesh’s Sidhi district has been connected to the railway network for the first time since Independence. On Saturday, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated two new railway sections spanning 118 km and flagged off the Devendra Nagar-Churhat train. The line includes a 3.33-km-long tunnel and major rail bridges. The project aims to improve travel, boost trade, and create new job opportunities across the Vindhya region.

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