# New Zealand FTA boosts Indian exports

> Zero tariffs under India-New Zealand FTA could expand Indian exports in engineering, automotive, pharmaceuticals and textiles.
- Title: New Zealand FTA boosts Indian exports · mint | Shortify
- Summary: Zero tariffs under India-New Zealand FTA could expand Indian exports in engineering, automotive, pharmaceuticals and textiles. India-New Zealand FTA allows…
- Keywords: india, new zealand, fta, engineering goods, automotive components, pharmaceuticals, textiles, processed foods, tariffs, export growth, trade agreement, saurav kumar
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- Author: Bhanu Pratap
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:57:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: india, new zealand, fta, engineering goods, automotive components, pharmaceuticals, textiles, processed foods, tariffs, export growth, trade agreement, saurav kumar
## India-New Zealand FTA kicks in
India-New Zealand FTA came into force on October 20, 2026.
## Sectors benefit from zero tariffs
Engineering goods, automotive components, pharmaceuticals, textiles and processed foods could see export growth.
## Saurav Kumar's view
Protiviti India MD Saurav Kumar says zero-duty access could improve competitiveness but sustained growth depends on pricing, quality and logistics.
## Competitive advantage varies
The competitive advantage would vary across product categories and depend on trade arrangements with competing countries.
## Logistics challenges remain
Freight costs, shipment volumes, inventory management, certification and local distribution could erode savings from tariff reductions.
## New Zealand as market
New Zealand could serve as an additional market for Indian exporters but not a substitute for larger destinations.
## Success factors
Indian businesses need competitive advantages, local buyer relationships and strong quality standards to capitalize on the FTA.
## Measuring success
The FTA's impact will be assessed over two to three years through export growth, repeat orders and export profitability.
## Key takeaway

India-New Zealand FTA allows zero tariffs for engineering goods, automotive components, pharmaceuticals, textiles and processed foods.