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India Sports & Cricket 24 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

India Seek Bowling Answers as Batting-Friendly Christchurch Puts Visiting Attack Under Pressure in Second T20I

India head into the second T20 international against New Zealand with their batting unit carrying the burden once again after the bowlers produced another underwhelming display in the series opener. At a venue expected to favour stroke-play, the visitors will need sharper lengths, better death-over execution and a more disciplined plan if they are to avoid being outgunned in Christchurch.

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India Sports & Cricket24 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Bihar to Host India-New Zealand Under-20 Rugby Series in Patna and Rajgir

Bihar is set to stage a significant international rugby event as the men’s and women’s Under-20 teams from India and New Zealand arrive in Patna for a bilateral series. The matches will be played at the Rajgir Sports Complex in Nalanda, with seven players from Bihar earning selection in the Indian squads, underscoring the state’s growing footprint in national rugby.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy21 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Takes Effect, Opening Tariff-Free Access for Indian Exports

The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has come into force, immediately removing tariffs on a range of Indian exports and marking a fresh opening for bilateral trade. The pact is expected to improve the competitiveness of Indian goods in the New Zealand market while lowering import costs for New Zealand buyers and widening commercial opportunities on both sides.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy19 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Indian Exporters Ready Consignments as India–New Zealand FTA Nears Launch

Indian exporters are preparing shipments ahead of the launch of the India–New Zealand free trade agreement, with industry players positioning for tariff relief in sectors expected to gain the most. While New Zealand’s average tariff is relatively low at about 1.9%, India sees meaningful upside from duty elimination in higher-tariff categories such as textiles, leather, footwear, automobiles, auto parts and chemicals.

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India Sports & Cricket18 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Southee Backs Bhuvneshwar to Shape New Zealand Test Challenge

Former New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee has tipped Bhuvneshwar Kumar to make a major impact in the upcoming Test series, saying the India swing specialist could be decisive on his return to the format. Southee also suggested New Zealand may have enough balance and familiarity with home conditions to edge the visitors in what he expects to be a closely fought assignment.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy17 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Indian Exporters Rush to Prepare Shipments as India-New Zealand FTA Nears Launch

Indian exporters are preparing consignments ahead of the launch of the India-New Zealand free trade agreement, with industry players positioning for duty-free access in sectors where New Zealand’s tariffs are materially higher than its average rate. While New Zealand’s average tariff is only about 1.9%, India expects the strongest gains in textiles, leather, footwear, automobiles, auto parts and chemicals, where tariff elimination could improve competitiveness and order flows.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy17 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Indian Exporters Ready Consignments as India–New Zealand FTA Nears Launch

Indian exporters are preparing shipments ahead of the launch of the India–New Zealand free trade agreement, betting that tariff elimination will open a modest but strategically important market for higher-duty sectors. While New Zealand’s average tariff is only about 1.9%, Indian industry expects the strongest gains in textiles, leather, footwear, automobiles, auto parts and chemicals. The deal is being watched as a test of how India can convert tariff access into export growth in smaller but premium markets.

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India Sports & Cricket16 Oct 2026, 10:30 AM IST

Southee Backs Bhuvneshwar to Shape India’s New Zealand Test Challenge

Former New Zealand fast bowler Tim Southee has tipped India’s veteran swing specialist Bhuvneshwar Kumar to make a significant impact in the upcoming Test series, calling the comeback campaign a major opportunity for the seamer to reassert his value. Southee also believes New Zealand can edge the visitors in what he expects to be a tightly contested assignment shaped by seam movement and experience.

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India Sports & Cricket16 Oct 2026, 05:02 AM IST

Santner Says Bowlers Are Still Catching Up as New Zealand Seek Control

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner said bowlers are still trying to catch up in the early phase of the contest, underscoring how quickly conditions and momentum can tilt in modern cricket. His assessment points to a tactical battle in which discipline, adaptation and pace of adjustment may decide the outcome more than raw talent alone.

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