First round of India–Israel FTA negotiations concludes in New Delhi
The first round of negotiations for the India–Israel Free Trade Agreement concluded in New Delhi on 26 February 2026 after four days of talks from 23 February, with the next round set for May 2026 in Israel.
Summary
The first round of negotiations for the India–Israel Free Trade Agreement concluded in New Delhi on 26 February 2026 after four days of talks from 23 February, with the next in-person round set for May 2026 in Israel. The Terms of Reference had been signed in November 2025. The talks covered trade in goods and services, rules of origin, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, technical barriers to trade, customs procedures, intellectual property and digital trade. Bilateral merchandise trade was about USD 3.62 billion in 2024-25.
Key facts
- Dates
- 23–26 February 2026, New Delhi
- ToR signed
- November 2025
- Next round
- May 2026, Israel
- Chapters
- Goods, services, rules of origin, SPS, TBT, customs, IPR, digital trade
- Trade 2024-25
- ~USD 3.62 billion (merchandise)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where was the first round of India–Israel FTA negotiations held in February 2026?
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Correct answer: D — New Delhi
The first round was held in New Delhi from 23 to 26 February 2026.
When were the Terms of Reference for the India–Israel FTA signed?
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Correct answer: A — November 2025
The Terms of Reference were signed in November 2025.
According to the Commerce Ministry, India–Israel bilateral merchandise trade in 2024-25 was approximately:
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Correct answer: B — USD 3.62 billion
Bilateral merchandise trade stood at about USD 3.62 billion in FY 2024-25.