The Bilateral Investment Agreement signed between India and Israel on September 8, 2025 in New Delhi comes into force on July 4, 2026.
The Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the State of Israel, signed on September 8, 2025 in New Delhi, entered into force on July 4, 2026. The agreement has been described as a landmark step towards strengthening bilateral economic relations and ensuring a secure and predictable investment climate between the two countries. The BIA provides robust protection for investors and their investments while retaining sovereign policy space in line with legitimate public policy objectives, reflecting modern principles and evolving jurisprudence of international investment law.
The agreement is expected to contribute to increased cross-border investment activity and further deepen the economic partnership between India and Israel. The full text of the India-Israel BIA 2026 is accessible on the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance website.
Source: Press Information Bureau (PIB)
