New Delhi (04.07.2026): Amidst severe criticism from the opposition political parties for its relations with Israel, India had signed a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) with the country on September 8, 2025, which has become operational from July 04, 2026.
As per the government, the BIA is a landmark step towards strengthening bilateral economic relations and ensuring a secure and predictable investment climate.
The BIA is robust in protection of Investment and Investor with respect to their investments while being flexible enough to retain sovereign policy space in line with legitimate public policy objectives, reflecting the modern principles and evolving jurisprudence of international investment law.
The BIA is expected to contribute to increased cross-border investment activity and further deepen the economic partnership between India and Israel.
India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement Comes Into Force
By IndianMandarins - 2026-07-04 14:53:00
New Delhi (04.07.2026): Amidst severe criticism from the opposition political parties for its relations with Israel, India had signed a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) with the country on September 8, 2025, which has become operational from July 04, 2026.
As per the government, the BIA is a landmark step towards strengthening bilateral economic relations and ensuring a secure and predictable investment climate.
The BIA is robust in protection of Investment and Investor with respect to their investments while being flexible enough to retain sovereign policy space in line with legitimate public policy objectives, reflecting the modern principles and evolving jurisprudence of international investment law.
The BIA is expected to contribute to increased cross-border investment activity and further deepen the economic partnership between India and Israel.
