New DelhiIndia’s 17th free trade agreement took effect Tuesday.
All Indian exports enter New Zealand duty-free from day one, textiles and leather first among them.
The pact also covers services, investment and post-study work visas for Indian students.
Bilateral trade fell about 11% to $1.15 billion in 2025-26.
Both governments aim to double bilateral trade by 2030.
How each outlet framed it
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- Rediff.com India Ltd. leans favorable
- lists Ayush, yoga instruction and post-study work visas as professional gains, and calls it India's 17th operational FTA
Sources: Rediff.com India Ltd.