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India Signs Landmark Deals with Singapore, Israel & EFTA Nations

India Signs Landmark Deals with Singapore, Israel & EFTA Nations

On 4 September 2025, India and Singapore launched a forward-looking roadmap under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, focusing on eight key areas: economy, skills, digitization, sustainability, connectivity, healthcare, cultural exchange, and defense & security. Singapore committed approximately USD 4.6 billion in new investments targeting advanced manufacturing, green energy, logistics, skill training, and sustainability—building upon a decade-long investment base of USD 159 billion.

On 8 September 2025, India signed a landmark Bilateral Investment Agreement with Israel in New Delhi, witnessed by the respective Finance Ministers. While bilateral investments currently stand at around USD 800 million, the agreement is expected to significantly boost investor confidence across sectors like innovation, infrastructure, fintech, and digital services.

From 1 October 2025, the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement, involving Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, will take effect—with a massive commitment of USD 100 billion over 15 years and the potential to generate 1 million direct jobs in India.

Together, these agreements highlight India’s rising global stature—securing substantial capital inflows, driving sustainable infrastructure development, and creating employment opportunities across diverse sectors.