publish

EFTA
Institutional innovation in investment treaties: The India-EFTA TEPA model and alternative frameworks for dispute prevention
Kluwer Arbitration Blog | 28-Jan-2026
TEPA addresses fundamental conflicts of emerging market investment structures. The agreement will enable India to escape the ISDS 2015 liability trap, balancing defensive provisions with a pro-investor focus.
keywords: EFTA , India , investment | BITs , investor-state disputes | ISDS , ISDS reform
The India-EFTA deal: A model for developing countries
South Centre | 21-Jun-2024
Governments are shifting from investor-state dispute mechanisms to treaties that encourage and ease investment.
keywords: EFTA , India , investment | BITs , investor-state disputes | ISDS , ISDS reform
Switzerland seeks bilateral investment treaty with India
The Times of India | 4-Apr-2024
Switzerland pursues a new bilateral investment treaty with India post EFTA deal, addressing model treaty concerns.India remains reluctant on concessions, focusing on market.
keywords: EFTA , India , investment | BITs , investor-state disputes | ISDS , Switzerland