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India-New Zealand FTA Sparks Concerns for Himachal’s ₹5,500 Cr Apple Industry

India-New Zealand FTA Sparks Concerns for Himachal’s ₹5,500 Cr Apple Industry

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September 26, 2026

The upcoming implementation of the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has triggered widespread concern among apple and kiwi growers in Himachal Pradesh, who fear increased foreign competition could severely impact the state’s ₹5,500 crore fruit industry.