India–New Zealand FTA Explained: Zero Duty, 5,000 Visas & No Dairy
India and New Zealand's free trade agreement comes into force on October 20, 2026. What's in it for India, and what does New Zealand get?Every Indian export to New Zealand becomes duty-free from day one. There are new pathways for Indian students and professionals, including 5,000 work visas at any one time. And India has kept dairy, including milk, butter, ghee and cheese, completely out of the deal.In this video:What India gets: zero duty on 100% of exports Studying in New Zealand: work rights and post-study stay-back 5,000 work visas: which jobs, and what you'll need What New Zealand gets: timber, wool, wine, apples, kiwis and honey What India said no to, and why dairy matters The $20 billion investment: target or promise?