Archive · 24 Jul 2026
India-Israel FTA talks progress in second round
India and Israel recently finished their second round of talks to create a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
They discussed many important topics like trading goods and services, rules for trade, and how to make trade easier.
Both countries want to make a fair agreement that helps both of them.
They talked about how they can work together better and make more money from trading.
They also said they want to finish the agreement soon.
India and Israel already trade a lot of things worth billions of dollars, and they think this agreement can make their trade even better.
India and Israel concluded the second round of FTA negotiations in New Delhi.
Discussions covered trade in goods, services, rules of origin, and other key areas.
Both sides aim for a balanced, comprehensive, and mutually beneficial FTA.
Total merchandise trade between India and Israel was $3.93 billion in FY 2025-26.
Both countries reiterated their commitment to early conclusion of the FTA.
- Who
- India and Israel
- What
- Second round of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations
- When
- Concluded on July 23, 2026
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral trade, economic cooperation, and overall economic partnership
India's Perspective
Israel's Perspective
Negotiation Approach
India's Perspective
India aims for a balanced, comprehensive, and mutually beneficial FTA to strengthen bilateral trade and economic relations.
Israel's Perspective
Israel emphasizes maintaining momentum towards an ambitious and mutually beneficial outcome.
- Negotiation Duration
- Four days
- Total Merchandise Trade (FY 2025-26)
- $3.93 billion
- India's Chief Negotiator
- Ajay Bhadoo
- Israel's Chief Negotiator
- Yifat Alon Perel
- Terms of Reference Signed
- November 2025