PXL/HO/Cir-076/2026-27                                                                        Date: 13.10.2026

Hyderabad

Dear Sir/Madam,

Subject: Preparatory Action for India–New Zealand FTA – Submission of Potential Pharmaceutical Export Consignments for Flag-off on 20 October 2026 

As you are aware, the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is scheduled to enter into force on 20 October 2026, marking an important milestone in strengthening bilateral trade and creating new opportunities for Indian pharmaceutical exporters. 

In preparation for the operationalisation of the Agreement, the Department of Commerce has requested PHARMEXCIL to identify and compile details of potential pharmaceutical export consignments that could be considered for a symbolic flag-off on the date of entry into force of the FTA. 

In this regard, all pharmaceutical exporters are requested to identify potential consignments scheduled for export to New Zealand on or around the above date, particularly those that may benefit from the market access opportunities offered under the Agreement,  and submit the relevant details through the Google Form provided below. 

Google Form Submission Link:

[Google Form Link]

Information Required 

1. Name of the Product to be Exported 

1. HSN Code of the Product 

1. Export Quantity 

1. Export Value (in USD million only) 

1. Name of the Indian Exporting Company 

1. Port/Airport/ICD/Place of Export in India 

1. Tentative Scheduled Date of Export 

1. District from Which the Export is Scheduled 

1. State from Which the Export is Scheduled 

1. Name of the Dignitary/Official Proposed to Flag Off the Consignment, if any 

Tentative Date for Submission: 15 October 2026 

The information received will enable PHARMEXCIL to consolidate the proposed consignments for submission to the Department of Commerce and facilitate the necessary preparatory arrangements. This initiative will also help showcase the readiness, global competitiveness and export potential of India's pharmaceutical industry in leveraging the opportunities arising from the India–New Zealand FTA. 

Considering the short timeline, all pharmaceutical exporters are requested to submit the required information at the earliest and positively by 15 October 2026. 

We look forward to your active cooperation and participation in this important initiative. 

With regards, 

Raja Bhanu 

Director General