India-Israel Free Trade Agreement Negotiations Resume
Analysis based on 10 articles · First reported Feb 24, 2026 · Last updated Feb 24, 2026
The ongoing Free Trade Agreement negotiations between India and Israel are expected to positively impact both economies by increasing market access, facilitating capital flow, and boosting bilateral trade. This could lead to growth in various sectors, particularly technology and agriculture, and provide clarity and predictability to economic engagement.
India and Israel have commenced the first round of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in New Delhi, scheduled from February 23 to February 26, 2026. These talks aim to significantly boost commercial ties and promote investments between the two nations. The terms of reference for the FTA, signed in November last year, cover market access for goods by eliminating tariff and non-tariff barriers, investment facilitation, simplification of customs procedures, increased cooperation for innovation and technology transfer, and easing norms for trade in services. The negotiations are particularly significant given Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Israel. Both countries had previously engaged in eight rounds of similar negotiations, which stalled in October 2021. Despite a recent dip in bilateral trade, which stood at USD 3.62 billion in 2024-25, the FTA is anticipated to open new avenues for economic growth, especially in high-tech products, communications systems, and medical equipment. A Bilateral Investment Agreement was also inked in September last year, reducing the local remedies exhaustion period for Israeli investors in India.
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