View Market Dashboard New Zealand FTA kicks in: Can zero tariffs boost India's exports? Which sectors stand to gain? Expert weighs in India-New Zealand FTA could benefit exporters of engineering goods, automotive components, pharmaceuticals, textiles and processed foods. Protiviti India MD Saurav Kumar says zero-duty access could improve competitiveness, but sustained export growth will depend on pricing, quality, and logistics. Bhanu Pratap Published21 Oct 2026, 10:27 PM IST Prefer Liveminton Google AI Quick Read ✕ Wait for it… Log in to our website to save your bookmarks. It'll just take a moment. Yes, Continue ✕ Wait for it… Oops! Looks like you have exceeded the limit to bookmark the image. Remove some to bookmark this image.
New Zealand FTA kicks in: Can zero tariffs boost India's exports? Which sectors stand to gain? Expert weighs in
India’s free trade agreement with New Zealand, effective today, eliminates tariffs on key sectors such as engineering goods, automotive components, pharmaceuticals, textiles and processed foods. Experts say the zero‑duty access can improve competitiveness, but sustained growth will rely on pricing, quality and logistics. Exporters will need to adapt to the new market conditions to fully benefit.
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