India unlikely to overhaul dispute resolution framework for foreign investors

India is unlikely to make major changes to its bilateral investment treaty dispute-resolution framework, despite concerns raised by foreign businesses about lengthy legal processes. Under the current system, foreign investors must pursue disputes through Indian courts for five years before they can seek international arbitration.

The government is reviewing concerns over procedural delays and potential investment barriers, but officials indicate no significant overhaul is planned. The framework will largely remain unchanged despite feedback from the international business community about the extended timelines involved in resolving investment disputes.