Indian Polity & Governance·Amendments
India-USA Relations — Amendments
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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026
| Amendment | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Nuclear Liability Act | 2010 | India enacted the Civil Nuclear Liability Act to implement the Civil Nuclear Damage Convention and enable nuclear commerce with international partners including the USA. The Act established liability framework for nuclear accidents, operator liability limits, and compensation mechanisms. | The Act created legal framework for nuclear commerce but its provisions regarding supplier liability created concerns among US nuclear companies, slowing commercial nuclear cooperation despite the 2005 nuclear deal |
| Foreign Exchange Management Act Amendment | 2020 | FEMA amendments liberalized foreign investment norms in various sectors, enabling greater US investment in India while maintaining strategic sector restrictions. The changes simplified investment procedures and increased sectoral caps. | Enhanced US corporate investment in India across sectors like defense, telecommunications, and retail, contributing to deeper economic integration and bilateral trade growth |