First Round of India–Israel FTA Talks Conclude Successfully in New Delhi

• First round of India–Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations concluded in New Delhi, 23–26 February 2026, under a Terms of Reference (ToR) signed in November 2025.
• Marks a structural shift from the stalled 2010–21 PTA/FTA track (10 rounds, 280 tariff lines) to a comprehensive, modern trade pact.
• Aspirant relevance: GS-II (bilateral relations) + GS-III (external sector, trade agreements); links West Asia policy with India's expanding FTA architecture (UK, EFTA, EU, Oman).