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September 2026
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Foreign TradeIndia–New Zealand FTA enters into force on 20 October 2026; zero duty on all Indian exports from day one
20 October 2026New facilityEvery tariff line covering India’s exports to New Zealand becomes duty-exempt on entry into force. Dairy, sugar and edible oils stay excluded from India’s concessions.
August 2026
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CustomsDRI uncovers misuse of SAFTA in areca nut imports; duty loss put above ₹2,500 crore
₹2,500 croreSouth-East Asian areca nuts were declared as Bangladesh origin to claim full duty exemption under SAFTA. Nine persons are arrested and a Customs Broker’s licence is suspended.
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