India and Israel have signed a bilateral investment treaty (BIT) aimed at boosting mutual investment flows and enhancing economic cooperation. The agreement, formalized in New Delhi by Finance Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Nirmala Sitharaman, is designed to increase investor confidence and streamline financial interactions between the two nations.
The Israeli delegation included top officials such as Chief Economist Shmuel Abramzon, Accountant General Yali Rothenberg, Director-General Ilan Rom, and Israel Securities Authority Chairman Seffy Singer.
Smotrich described the treaty as a move that will open new opportunities for businesses in both countries, particularly in fast-growing markets. Israel highlighted the significance of the deal, noting it as India’s first BIT with a Western-oriented economy within the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development OECD.
Last updated: December 26th, 2025
