# India Signs BITs with Three Nations by December

> India to sign bilateral investment treaties with Switzerland, Oman, and Maldives by December to boost foreign capital.
- Title: India Signs BITs with Three Nations by December | Shortify
- Summary: India to sign bilateral investment treaties with Switzerland, Oman, and Maldives by December to boost foreign capital. India plans to sign bilateral…
- Keywords: india, bilateral investment treaties, switzerland, oman, maldives, december, fdi, business, money, news, Signs, BITs
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/policy/economy/investment-pacts-with-three-nations-likely-by-december/4358721
- Author: Prasanta Sahu
- Published: 2026-10-11T14:25:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: india, bilateral investment treaties, switzerland, oman, maldives, december, fdi, business, money, news
## India plans to sign BITs with three nations
India plans to sign bilateral investment treaties with Switzerland, Oman, and the Maldives by December to boost long-term foreign capital inflows and simplify dispute resolution.
## Senior official confirms negotiations
A senior official said, 'We have completed negotiations with Oman, the Maldives is close, and Switzerland is next.'

> We have completed negotiations with Oman, the Maldives is close, and Switzerland is next
## New BITs reduce dispute resolution time
New BITs will shorten domestic dispute resolution to two or three years, potentially dropping to one year with mutual agreement.
## India overhauls BIT framework
India is overhauling its restrictive 2015 BIT model to attract more foreign investment amid weakening net capital inflows since 2023.
## FDI growth and challenges
Gross FDI inflows rose 17.3% to $94.5 billion in FY26, but net FDI inflows remain modest at $7.7 billion.
## Next steps for BITs
India expects to finalize a new BIT template for Cabinet approval and may sign agreements with Canada by December or early 2027.
## Key takeaway

India plans to sign bilateral investment treaties with Switzerland, Oman, and the Maldives by December to attract long-term foreign investment.