India and Israel Sign Investment Pact to Boost Trade

By siliconindia | Tuesday, 09 September 2025, 04:08 Hrs

India and Israel signed a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) in New Delhi to strengthen economic ties.
The pact aims to protect and promote investments with clear dispute resolution mechanisms.
Both nations committed to deeper cooperation in fintech, innovation, cybersecurity, and infrastructure.

India and Israel have signed a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) to enhance economic cooperation and boost mutual investments. The agreement was signed in New Delhi by India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich.

The agreement is designed to provide greater protection and transparency for investors from both countries. It includes safeguards against expropriation, ensures smooth transfer of funds, compensation for losses, and offers an independent arbitration process for dispute resolution. It also maintains the host country’s right to regulate while offering a secure and predictable investment environment.

The signing took place in the presence of senior officials from both governments and marks a significant milestone in India-Israel relations, which already see bilateral investments worth around USD 800 million. Both ministers expressed optimism that the agreement will open new avenues for trade, innovation, and investment.

Finance Minister Sitharaman highlighted India’s pro-business reforms over the past decade, which have made it the world’s fastest growing major economy and an attractive destination for global investors. She called for more business to business interactions to fully utilize the benefits of the agreement.

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Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich praised the strong economic progress of both countries despite security challenges. He emphasized opportunities for collaboration in cybersecurity, defense, high-tech, fintech, infrastructure, and digital payments.

The two ministers agreed to continue working closely to foster stronger financial and economic cooperation. Minister Smotrich also extended an invitation to Minister Sitharaman to visit Israel, further strengthening diplomatic and economic ties.