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India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement takes effect on 20 October 2026

The Ministry of Commerce and Industry announced on 19 October 2026 that the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will enter into force on 20 October 2026. The agreement provides 100% duty-free access to the New Zealand market for Indian goods, benefiting MSMEs, farmers, and women entrepreneurs, though sensitive items like dairy and sugar remain excluded.

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19 October 2026
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Union Secretary reviews trout farming and coldwater fisheries in Uttarakhand

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying announced on 18 October 2026 that Union Secretary Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi visited Munsyari, Uttarakhand, to review coldwater aquaculture. Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), the government has invested over ₹2,299 crore in six hilly states and UTs to support infrastructure like hatcheries and feed mills.

Who it affects
coldwater regions in six hilly states and UTs; trout farmers in Uttarakhand
When · Where
Until 31 March 2029: Deadline for establishing infrastructure under Trout Protsahan Yojna (+2 more) · Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh
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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
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18 October 2026
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Retail inflation in India was 5.54% in September 2026

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation announced on 12 October 2026 that provisional retail inflation for September 2026 was 5.54% year-on-year. Food inflation was higher at 7.74%, with rural inflation at 8.06% and urban at 7.18%.

Who it affects
general public
When · Where
On 12 November 2026: release of CPI for October 2026 · Several states
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Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
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12 October 2026
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