India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement takes effect from July 4

The Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) between India and Israel came into force on Saturday, marking a major milestone in strengthening bilateral economic ties and creating a secure and predictable framework for cross-border investments.The agreement, which became effective from July 4, 2026, 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.
In a statement, the ministry described the BIA as a landmark initiative that aims to enhance bilateral economic relations by providing robust protection to investments and investors while maintaining adequate policy flexibility for both countries.The agreement has been designed to safeguard the sovereign right of India and Israel to pursue legitimate public policy objectives, reflecting modern principles and the evolving jurisprudence of international investment law.