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India And Israel Begin First FTA Negotiations

The first round of India–Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations commenced on 23 February 2026 in New Delhi, following the Terms of Reference signed in November 2025. With bilateral merchandise trade at US$ 3.62 billion (FY24-25), the FTA aims to enhance trade, economic cooperation, and predictability for businesses, including MSMEs. Technical sessions cover goods, services, rules of origin, SPS measures, customs, trade facilitation, and IPR. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal highlighted opportunities in innovation, AI, cybersecurity, high-tech manufacturing, agriculture, and services. 

The first round of India–Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations commenced on 23 February 2026 in New Delhi, following the Terms of Reference signed in November 2025. With bilateral merchandise trade at US$ 3.62 billion (FY24-25), the FTA aims to enhance trade, economic cooperation, and predictability for businesses, including MSMEs.

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