India-Israel BIA Comes into Force

On 4th July 2026, the India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) came into force, replacing the 1996 Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) with a modern framework balancing investor protection and sovereign regulatory powers.

Key Provisions of BIA

  • Investors receive National Treatment under "similar circumstances".
  • National Treatment does not extend to land and real estate rights.
  • Governments retain the right to regulate for legitimate public policy objectives.
  • Temporary restrictions on capital transfers are permitted during macroeconomic crises.

Why was a New Agreement Needed?

Outdate Treaty

  • It replaces an outdated treaty negotiated under older international investment rules.

Investors Protection

  • It provides ....
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