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Israel and India Revive Free Trade Talks for Growth

11/21/2025

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Israel and India renewed talks on a Free Trade Agreement.
Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat calls it a strategic achievement that will boost growth.
Indian Minister Piyush Goyal calls the talks a “match made in heaven.”
The talks follow years of stalled discussions as Israel seeks new growth engines.
In 2024, Israel's exports to India reached about $3.1 billion, making India Israel's fifth-largest export destination.

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Story summary

Israel and India renewed talks on a Free Trade Agreement.
Israeli Economy Minister Nir Barkat calls it a strategic achievement that will boost growth.
Indian Minister Piyush Goyal calls the talks a “match made in heaven.”
The talks follow years of stalled discussions as Israel seeks new growth engines.
In 2024, Israel's exports to India reached about $3.1 billion, making India Israel's fifth-largest export destination.