India Prepares New Investment Treaty Template, Cabinet Nod Soon: FM
businessworld.in Oct 5, 2026

India Prepares New Investment Treaty Template, Cabinet Nod Soon: FM

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that India has finalized a new bilateral investment treaty (BIT) template, expected to receive Cabinet approval soon. The draft, developed over 18 months, aims to make agreements more investor‑friendly and address shortcomings of the 2016 model, notably the five‑year domestic‑remedy requirement. India has already signed enhanced BITs with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman, and several Central Asian states, and is negotiating with Canada, Russia, and others. The government anticipates concluding at least three additional agreements by December, strengthening protection for investors in both directions.

💡 Why It Matters

  • · The revised template signals India’s intent to secure stronger safeguards for its investors abroad while attracting foreign capital, reshaping the country’s trade‑investment landscape.