India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement enters into force
The Bilateral Investment Agreement between India and Israel, signed in New Delhi on 8 September 2025, entered into force on 4 July 2026, the Ministry of Finance said.
Summary
The India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA), signed in New Delhi on 8 September 2025, entered into force on 4 July 2026, the Ministry of Finance announced. The agreement protects investments and investors while retaining sovereign policy space for legitimate public policy objectives, in line with modern international investment law. It is expected to increase cross-border investment and deepen the India-Israel economic partnership. The text is published by the Department of Economic Affairs.
Key facts
- In force
- 4 July 2026
- Signed
- 8 September 2025, New Delhi
- Features
- Investor protection with sovereign policy space
- Text
- Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement, which entered into force on 4 July 2026, was signed on which date?
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Correct answer: B — 8 September 2025
The BIA was signed in New Delhi on 8 September 2025 and entered into force on 4 July 2026.
Where was the India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement signed?
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Correct answer: D — New Delhi
The agreement was signed on 8 September 2025 in New Delhi.
Which department of the Ministry of Finance hosts the text of the India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement?
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Correct answer: A — Department of Economic Affairs
The PIB release says the India-Israel BIA can be accessed on the Department of Economic Affairs website.