The Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) between India and Israel came into force on Saturday, marking a significant step towards strengthening bilateral economic ties and promoting a secure and predictable investment environment between the two countries.
The agreement was signed on September 8, 2025, in New Delhi by the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the State of Israel. According to the Ministry of Finance, the BIA has come into effect from July 4, 2026.
In a statement, the ministry described the agreement as a landmark initiative aimed at enhancing bilateral economic relations while providing robust protection to investments and investors. At the same time, it retains sufficient flexibility to preserve the sovereign policy space of both countries in line with legitimate public policy objectives, reflecting modern principles and the evolving jurisprudence of international investment law.
The ministry said the agreement is expected to boost cross-border investment flows and further deepen the economic partnership between India and Israel.
The full text of the India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement has been made available on the website of the Department of Economic Affairs under the Ministry of Finance.
