India has the largest postal network in the world, with 164,999 post offices operating across the country as of 31 March 2025.
The Republic of India
IndiaSouthern AsiaGeneral Information
Border Countries
Last Updated: September 2026Source: Internal Research
Key Facts
Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the Moon on 23 August 2023, making India the first country to land near the Moon's southern polar region.
The Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir stands 359 metres above the riverbed, making it the world's highest railway arch bridge.
India ranked first in the world in milk production, producing an estimated 247.87 million tonnes in 2024–2025.
India's Unified Payments Interface processed approximately 24.5 billion digital transactions in August 2026, with 752 banks live on the system.
Keibul Lamjao National Park in Manipur is the world's only floating national park, located on the floating biomass formations of Loktak Lake.
Umling La in Ladakh holds the Guinness World Record for the highest-altitude road, at 5,798.251 metres above sea level.
Kumbh Mela is described by UNESCO as the world's largest peaceful gathering of pilgrims and was inscribed as intangible cultural heritage in 2017.
Yoga was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2016.
India's 2022 tiger assessment estimated the country's tiger population at 3,682, representing around 70% of the world's wild tiger population.
The Statue of Unity in Gujarat stands 182 metres high and is the tallest statue in the world.
Rani-ki-Vav in Gujarat is an 11th-century stepwell designed as an inverted temple, with seven levels and more than 500 principal sculptures.
Last Updated: September 2026Source: Internal Research
Economic Overview
Macroeconomic Snapshot
Last Updated: October 2026Source: IMF DataMapper; World Bank Open Data
Economic Comparison
| Indicator | IndiaUAE | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP, current pricesBillions of USD · 2025 | 3,916.3 | 614.4 | |
| GDP, PPPCurrent int$, Billions · 2025 | 17,197.4 | 871.7 (2024) | |
| Real GDP growthAnnual percent change · 2025 | 7.6% | 6.2% | |
| GDP per capita, current pricesUSD per capita · 2025 | 2,675 | 54,151 | |
| PopulationMillions of people · 2025 | 1,463.87 | 11.35 | |
| Unemployment rate% of total labor force · 2025 | 4.9% | 1.73% | |
| Inflation rate (avg. consumer prices)Annual percent change · 2025 | 2.1% | 1.3% | |
| General government gross debt% of GDP · 2025 | 84.1% | 33.9% | |
| Income levelWorld Bank classification | Lower-middle Income | High Income |
Last Updated: October 2026Source: IMF DataMapper; World Bank Open Data
Foreign Trade
India's Top 5 Trade Partners
- 01
China
- 02
United States of America
- 03
United Arab Emirates
- 04
Russian Federation
- 05
Saudi Arabia
India’s Imports
Top 5 Import Sources
- 01
China
- 02
United Arab Emirates
- 03
Russian Federation
- 04
United States of America
- 05
Saudi Arabia
Top 5 Imports Globally
- Mineral fuels & oils
- Electrical machinery & equipment
- Pearls, precious stones & metals
- Machinery & mechanical appliances
- Organic chemicals
India’s Exports
Top 5 Export Destinations
- 01
United States of America
- 02
United Arab Emirates
- 03
Netherlands
- 04
China
- 05
United Kingdom
Top 5 Exports Globally
- Mineral fuels & oils
- Electrical machinery & equipment
- Machinery & mechanical appliances
- Pearls, precious stones & metals
- Pharmaceutical products
Last Updated: October 2026Source: ITC Trade Map (2025)
Political Overview
Leadership
H.E. Droupadi Murmu
Since July 2022
H.E. Narendra Modi
Since May 2014
H.E. Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
Since May 2019
H.E. Nirmala Sitharaman
Since May 2019
H.E. Piyush Vedprakash Goyal
Since May 2019
H.E. Rajnath Singh
Since May 2019
Political Summary
Political System
A multi-party democracy and is characterized by its secular nature. The President serves as Head of State, while the Prime Minister serves as Head of Government, under a bicameral parliamentary system.
Ruling Party
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP): Right-wing (since 2014), leading the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government
Main Opposition Force(s)
Indian National Congress (INC): Centre-left; largest opposition party in the Lok Sabha and member of the INDIA alliance
Next Presidential Election
Next Legislative Election
Last Updated: September 2026Source: Internal Research
Membership in Key Organizations and Blocs
No organisation matches.
Last Updated: September 2026Source: Internal Research
Competitiveness Indexes
| Index | Year | Rank Out of | India | UAE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | ||||
| 2026 | 70 | 44 | 5 | |
| 2022 | 153 | 40 | 27 | |
| 2023 | 5 | 3.4 | 4 | |
| 2026 | 110 | 31 | 22 | |
| Talent | ||||
| 2025 | 69 | 63 | 9 | |
| 2025 | 135 | 100 | 25 | |
| 2025 | 193 | 130 | 15 | |
| Innovation | ||||
| 2026 | 139 | 38 | 25 | |
| 2025 | 69 | 50 | 9 | |
| Governance | ||||
| 2024 | 193 | 97 | 11 | |
| 2024 | 198 | 105 | 9 | |
| Society | ||||
| 2026 | 161 | 91 | 51 | |
| 2026 | 171 | 109 | 44 | |
| 2023 | 193 | 102 | 9 | |
| 2025 | 148 | 131 | 69 | |
| 2026 | 163 | 127 | 73 | |
| 2025 | 147 | 116 | 21 | |
| 2026 | 169 | 94 | 71 | |
| AI | ||||
| 2024 | 36 | 3 | 8 | |
| 2025 | 195 | 27 | 19 | |
No index matches.
Last Updated: September 2026Source: Internal Research
Diplomatic Relations and Representation
Last Updated: September 2026Source: MoFA; Internal Research
Flights by UAE Carriers
Passenger Flights
April 2026 figuresCargo Flights
April 2026 figuresLast Updated: April 2026Source: GCAA
Consular Information
| 2025 Figures | Tourists | Residents | Students | Golden Visa Holders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
India Nationalsin the UAE | - | - | - | - |
UAE Citizensin India | - | - | - | - |
Last Updated: October 2026Source: MoFA
Main Agreements and MoUs
| Agreement / MOU | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
CEPAComprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement | Ratified | Signed on 18 February 2022.Entered into force on 1 May 2022. |
IPPAInvestment Protection and Promotion Agreement | Ratified | Signed on 13 Feb 2024.Entered into force on 31 Aug 2024. |
DTADouble Taxation Avoidance Agreement | Ratified | Signed on 29 Apr 1992.Entered into force on 15 Sep 1993.Protocol 1 was signed on 26 Mar 2007.Protocol 1 entered into force on 3 Oct 2007.Protocol 2 was signed on 16 Apr 2012.Protocol 2 entered into force on 12 Mar 2013. |
ASAAir Services Agreement | Ratified | Signed on 24 Oct 1989.Updated on 23 Apr 2007. |
Last Updated: September 2026Source: Internal Research
UAE Foreign Assistance
| UAE Aid to India | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total Amount (2021–2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount (USD Mn) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Last Updated: October 2026Source: UAEAID
Bilateral Visits
Official Visits from the UAE
- H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al NahyanCrown Prince of Abu DhabiSep2026
- H.E. Reem bint Ebrahim Al HashimyMinister of State for International CooperationSep2026
- H.E. Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al JaberMinister of Industry and Advanced TechnologySep2026
- H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al ZeyoudiMinister of Foreign TradeSep2026
- H.E. Saeed Bin Mubarak Al HajeriMinister of StateSep2026
- H.E. Omar Obaid Al Hassan Al ShamsiUndersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign AffairsJul2026
- H.E. Reem bint Ebrahim Al HashimyMinister of State for International CooperationJul2026
- H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al NahyanCrown Prince of Abu DhabiFeb2026
- H.E. Omar Sultan Al OlamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work ApplicationsFeb2026
- H.E. Saeed Bin Mubarak Al HajeriMinister of StateFeb2026
- H.E. Faisal Abdulaziz Al BannaiAdvisor to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology AffairsFeb2026
- H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al NahyanPresident of the United Arab EmiratesJan2026
- H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al MarriMinister of Economy and TourismJan2026
- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al NahyanDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign AffairsJan2026
- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al MaktoumCrown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of DefenseJan2026
- H.E. Reem bint Ebrahim Al HashimyMinister of State for International CooperationJan2026
- H.E. Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al JaberMinister of Industry and Advanced TechnologyJan2026
- H.E. Saeed Bin Mubarak Al HajeriMinister of StateJan2026
- H.E. Reem bint Ebrahim Al HashimyMinister of State for International CooperationSep2025
- H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al NahyanDeputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security AdviserSep2025
- H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al ZeyoudiMinister of Foreign TradeAug2025
- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al MaktoumCrown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of DefenseApr2025
- H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al MaktoumPresident of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority and Chairman of Dubai AirportsApr2025
- H.E. Mohammad bin Abdullah Al GergawiMinister of Cabinet AffairsApr2025
- H.E. Reem bint Ebrahim Al HashimyMinister of State for International CooperationApr2025
- H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al FalasiMinister of SportsApr2025
- H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al MarriMinister of EconomyApr2025
- H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al HussainiMinister of State for Financial AffairsApr2025
- H.E. Omar Sultan Al OlamaMinister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy and Remote Work ApplicationsApr2025
- H.E. Noura bint Mohamed Al KaabiMinister of StateMar2025
- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al NahyanDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign AffairsDec2024
- H.E. Reem bint Ebrahim Al HashimyMinister of State for International CooperationDec2024
- H.E. Ahmed bin Ali Al SayeghMinister of StateDec2024
- H.E. Lana NusseibehAssistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Political AffairsDec2024
- H.E. Saeed Bin Mubarak Al HajeriAssistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic and Trade AffairsDec2024
- H.E. Omran SharafAssistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Advanced Science and TechnologyDec2024
- H.E. Abdulla BalalaaAssistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and SustainabilityDec2024
- H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al NahyanManaging Director of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)Oct2024
- H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al NahyanCrown Prince of Abu DhabiSep2024
- H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al ZeyoudiMinister of State for Foreign TradeSep2024
- H.E. Reem bint Ebrahim Al HashimyMinister of State for International CooperationSep2024
- H.E. Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al JaberMinister of Industry and Advanced TechnologySep2024
- H.E. Mohamed Hassan AlsuwaidiMinister of InvestmentSep2024
- H.E. Khaldoon Khalifa Al MubarakChairman of the Executive Affairs AuthoritySep2024
- H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al MarriMinister of EconomyJul2024
- H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al NahyanPresident of the United Arab EmiratesJan2024
- H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al ZeyoudiMinister of State for Foreign TradeJan2024
- H.E. Mohamed Hassan AlsuwaidiMinister of InvestmentJan2024
- H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al NahyanDeputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security AdviserJan2024
- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al NahyanMinister of Foreign AffairsJan2024
- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al NahyanJan2024
- H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al NahyanAdvisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential CourtJan2024
- H.E. Ali bin Hammad Al ShamsiSecretary-General of the Supreme Council for National SecurityJan2024
- H.E. Dr. Anwar Mohammed GargashDiplomatic Adviser to the President of the UAEJan2024
- H.E. Reem bint Ebrahim Al HashimyMinister of State for International CooperationJan2024
- H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al ZeyoudiMinister of State for Foreign TradeJan2024
- H.E. Khaldoon Khalifa Al MubarakChairman of the Executive Affairs AuthorityJan2024
- H.E. Saeed Bin Mubarak Al HajeriAssistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic and Trade AffairsJan2024
- H.E. Ahmed bin Ali Al SayeghMinister of StateNov2023
- H.E. Saqr GhobashSpeaker of the Federal National CouncilOct2023
- H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al NahyanPresident of the United Arab EmiratesSep2023
- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al NahyanMinister of Foreign AffairsSep2023
- H.E. Reem bint Ebrahim Al HashimyMinister of State for International CooperationSep2023
- H.E. Ahmed bin Ali Al SayeghMinister of StateSep2023
- H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al NahyanSep2023
- H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al NahyanAdvisor for Special Affairs at the Presidential CourtSep2023
- H.E. Ali bin Hammad Al ShamsiSecretary-General of the Supreme Council for National SecuritySep2023
- H.E. Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al JaberMinister of Industry and Advanced TechnologySep2023
- H.E. Khaldoon Khalifa Al MubarakChairman of the Executive Affairs AuthoritySep2023
- H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al ZeyoudiMinister of State for Foreign TradeAug2023
- H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed AlmheiriMinister of Climate Change and EnvironmentJul2023
- H.E. Mohamed bin Hadi Al HussainiMinister of State for Financial AffairsJul2023
- H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al MarriMinister of EconomyJun2023
- H.E. Mariam bint Mohammed AlmheiriMinister of Climate Change and EnvironmentJun2023
- H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al ZeyoudiMinister of State for Foreign TradeJun2023
- H.E. Ahmed bin Ali Al SayeghMinister of StateJun2023
- H.E. Reem bint Ebrahim Al HashimyMinister of State for International CooperationMar2023
- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al NahyanMinister of Foreign AffairsMar2023
- H.E. Ahmed bin Ali Al SayeghMinister of StateMar2023
- H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al MarriMinister of EconomyFeb2023
- H.E. Ahmed bin Ali Al SayeghMinister of StateDec2022
- H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al NahyanMinister of Foreign AffairsNov2022
- H.E. Reem bint Ebrahim Al HashimyMinister of State for International CooperationNov2022
- H.E. Saeed Bin Mubarak Al HajeriAssistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Economic and Trade AffairsNov2022
- H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al NahyanMember of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Abu DhabiOct2022
- H.E. Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al ZeyoudiMinister of State for Foreign TradeOct2022
- H.E. Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al JaberMinister of Industry and Advanced TechnologyMay2022
- H.E. Abdulla bin Touq Al MarriMinister of EconomyMay2022
Official Visits to the UAE
- H.E. Narendra ModiPrime Minister of IndiaMay2026
- H.E. Dr. Subrahmanyam JaishankarMinister of External Affairs of IndiaApr2026
- H.E. Dr. Subrahmanyam JaishankarMinister of External Affairs of IndiaDec2025
- H.E. Pinarayi VijayanChief Minister of Kerala of IndiaNov2025
- H.E. Saji CheriyanMinister of Culture and Youth Affairs of Kerala of IndiaNov2025
- H.E. Piyush GoyalMinister of Commerce and Industry of IndiaSep2025
- H.E. Dr. Mohan YadavChief Minister of Madhya Pradesh of IndiaJul2025
- H.E. H.D. KumaraswamyUnion Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries of IndiaJun2025
- H.E. Vikram MisriForeign Secretary of IndiaJun2025
- H.E. Gajendra Singh ShekhawatMinister of Culture of IndiaApr2025
- H.E. Uday SamantMinister of Industries and Marathi Language of Maharashtra of IndiaJan2025
- H.E. Dr. Subrahmanyam JaishankarMinister of External Affairs of IndiaJan2025
- H.E. Dr. Subrahmanyam JaishankarMinister of External Affairs of IndiaNov2024
- Mr. Ajitabh SharmaPrincipal Secretary of Industries of Rajasthan of IndiaOct2024
- H.E. Dr. Subrahmanyam JaishankarMinister of External Affairs of IndiaJun2024
- H.E. Muktesh PardeshiSecretary of the Ministry of External Affairs of IndiaMay2024
- H.E. Narendra ModiPrime Minister of IndiaFeb2024
- H.E. Dr. Subrahmanyam JaishankarMinister of External Affairs of IndiaFeb2024
- H.E. Narendra ModiPrime Minister of IndiaNov2023
- H.E. Dharmendra PradhanMinister for Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship in the Government of IndiaNov2023
- H.E. Piyush GoyalMinister of Commerce and Industry of IndiaOct2023
- H.E. Narendra ModiPrime Minister of IndiaJul2023
- H.E. V. MuraleedharanMinister of State for External Affairs in charge of India’s relations with the GulfJan2023
- H.E. Dr. Subrahmanyam JaishankarMinister of External Affairs of IndiaDec2022
- H.E. Dr. Subrahmanyam JaishankarMinister of External Affairs of IndiaSep2022
- H.E. Narendra ModiPrime Minister of IndiaJun2022
- H.E. Om BirlaSpeaker of Lok Sabha, the Lower House of the Indian ParliamentFeb2022
- H.E. Pinarayi VijayanChief Minister of Kerala of IndiaFeb2022
The officials’ titles shown reflect the positions held at the time of the visit.
Last Updated: September 2026Source: Internal Research
Trade
Non-Oil Bilateral Trade
| USD Millions | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | % Change (2024–2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE imports from India | 27,273 | 30,445 | 33,107 | 37,269 | +12.6% |
| UAE exports to India | 10,952 | 11,789 | 20,591 | 26,865 | +30.5% |
| UAE re-exports to India | 13,178 | 12,035 | 11,275 | 12,080 | +7.1% |
| Total non-oil trade with India | 51,404 | 54,268 | 64,973 | 76,214 | +17.3% |
| CAGR (2022–2025) | 14.03% | ||||
Last Updated: October 2026Source: MoFT
Rank Among UAE's Trade Partners
Last Updated: October 2026Source: MoFT
Key Trade Commodities
Top 5 Imports from India
- 1Pearls, precious stones, precious metals and articles thereof
- 2Machinery, sound recorders, reproducers and parts
- 3Base metals and articles of base metal
- 4Mineral products
- 5Products of the chemical or allied industries
Top 5 Exports to India
- 1Pearls, precious stones, precious metals and articles thereof
- 2Products of the chemical or allied industries
- 3Base metals and articles of base metal
- 4Plastics, rubber and articles thereof
- 5Mineral products
Top 5 Re-exports to India
- 1Pearls, precious stones, precious metals and articles thereof
- 2Machinery, sound recorders, reproducers and parts
- 3Mineral products
- 4Base metals and articles of base metal
- 5Products of the chemical or allied industries
Last Updated: October 2026Source: FCSC
Foreign Direct Investment Flows
Capex and jobs data include estimated values.
Last Updated: November 2026Source: fDi Markets
Major Companies and Investments
Major Indian Companies in the UAE
Tata GroupHospitality, IT services, and automobiles
L&T (Larsen & Toubro)Infrastructure, construction, and energy
Reliance IndustriesOil, gas, petrochemicals, and retail
Mahindra GroupAutomotive and engineering
ESSAR GroupSteel, oil, gas and infrastructure
Bank of BarodaBanking and financial services
Major UAE Companies in India
The International Holding Company (IHC)Financial services, strategic investments
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)Infrastructure, real estate, institutional investments
Emirates NBDBanking and financial services
Emaar PropertiesReal estate development
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)Energy, oil and gas partnerships
G42 GroupArtificial intelligence and supercomputing
Last Updated: September 2026Source: Internal Research
Business Support
Dubai Chambers
Mumbai, India
Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry
UAE-Indian Joint Business Council
Last Updated: August 2026Source: Various UAE Chambers
Cooperation Opportunities
Priority level: HIGH / MEDIUM / EMERGING, based on overall attractiveness to the UAE.
Last Updated: September 2026Source: Internal Research