Asia · Southern Asia
India
Republic of India · World’s #6 economy
- Nominal GDP 2025
- $3.96 trillion
- Population 2025
- 1.46 billion
- GDP per capita
- $2,702
- GDP growth 2025
- 7.6%
Overview
Map
Demographics
Age structure (2025)
Macroeconomy
India ranks #6 in the world by nominal GDP (2025). Full ranking →
Business environment & logistics (micro)
The Logistics Performance Index (LPI) and import clearance time are published by the World Bank per survey round; total tax rate comes from the discontinued Doing Business data (2020).
Provinces, states & regions (36)
Union territory: 8 · State: 28
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands IN-AN
- Andhra Pradesh IN-AP
- Arunāchal Pradesh IN-AR
- Assam IN-AS
- Bihār IN-BR
- Chandīgarh IN-CH
- Chhattīsgarh IN-CG
- Delhi IN-DL
- Dādra and Nagar Haveli and Damān and Diu IN-DH
- Goa IN-GA
- Gujarāt IN-GJ
- Haryāna IN-HR
- Himāchal Pradesh IN-HP
- Jammu and Kashmīr IN-JK
- Jhārkhand IN-JH
- Karnātaka IN-KA
- Kerala IN-KL
- Ladākh IN-LA
- Lakshadweep IN-LD
- Madhya Pradesh IN-MP
- Mahārāshtra IN-MH
- Manipur IN-MN
- Meghālaya IN-ML
- Mizoram IN-MZ
- Nāgāland IN-NL
- Odisha IN-OD
- Puducherry IN-PY
- Punjab IN-PB
- Rājasthān IN-RJ
- Sikkim IN-SK
- Tamil Nādu IN-TN
- Telangāna IN-TS
- Tripura IN-TR
- Uttar Pradesh IN-UP
- Uttarākhand IN-UK
- West Bengal IN-WB
Source: ISO 3166-2 (Debian iso-codes)
Seaports & logistics
| Port | Harbour size | Harbour type | Cargo pier depth | TEU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mundra INMUN | Small | open roadstead | 17.5 m | 8.22 m TEU |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Shiva) INNSA | Medium | open roadstead | 16.5 m | 7.05 m TEU |
| Chennai (Madras) INMAA | Large | coastal (breakwater) | 18.6 m | — |
| Kattupalli Port INKRI | Large | — | 14.0 m | — |
| Mumbai (Bombay) INBOM | Large | coastal (tide gates) | 11.0 m | — |
| Calcutta INCCU | Large | river (natural) | 9.5 m | — |
| Vishakhapatnam INNRP | Medium | coastal (breakwater) | 19.0 m | — |
| Kochi (Cochin) INKOC | Medium | coastal (natural) | 15.0 m | — |
| New Mangalore INNML | Medium | coastal (breakwater) | 15.0 m | — |
| Marmagao INMRM | Medium | coastal (breakwater) | 14.5 m | — |
| Nagappattinam INNPT | Small | open roadstead | 18.0 m | — |
| Paradip INPPT | Small | coastal (breakwater) | 17.1 m | — |
55 ports of this country in the World Port Index, ranked by scale (container throughput, harbour size, depth).
FTAs & trade blocs
Vietnam and India share 1 FTA(s) – goods meeting the rules of origin enjoy preferential duties:
Bloc membership
Membership compiled as of October 2026 (full members); check each bloc’s official site for legal precision.
Trade agreements in force (23)
India is party to 23 regional/bilateral trade agreements in force (per the WTO). Agreements with a “Preferential rates” button are FTAs that Vietnam is also party to.
| Agreement | Type / coverage | In force | Partners |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom - India | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
15 Jul 2026 |  United Kingdom |
| EFTA - India | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Oct 2025 |     |
| India - Australia | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
29 Dec 2022 |  Australia |
| India - United Arab Emirates | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 May 2022 |  United Arab Emirates |
| India - Mauritius | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Apr 2021 |  Mauritius |
| SAFTA - Accession of Afghanistan | FTA Goods |
7 Aug 2011 |        |
| India - Japan | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Aug 2011 |  Japan |
| India - Malaysia | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jul 2011 |  Malaysia |
| ASEAN - India Preferential rates | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jan 2010 |          |
| Korea, Republic of - India | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Jan 2010 |  South Korea |
| India - Nepal | PSA Goods |
27 Oct 2009 | Nepal |
| MERCOSUR - India | PSA Goods |
1 Jun 2009 |     |
| Chile - India | PSA Goods |
17 Aug 2007 |  Chile |
| India - Bhutan | PSA Goods |
29 Jul 2006 | Bhutan |
| South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) | FTA Goods |
1 Jan 2006 | |
| India - Singapore | FTA & EIA Goods & Services |
1 Aug 2005 | Singapore |
| India - Thailand | PSA Goods |
1 Sep 2004 | Thailand |
| India - Afghanistan | PSA Goods |
13 May 2003 | Afghanistan |
| APTA - Accession of China | PSA Goods |
1 Jan 2002 |  |
| India - Sri Lanka | FTA Goods |
1 Mar 2000 | Sri Lanka |
| South Asian Preferential Trade Arrangement (SAPTA) | PSA Goods |
7 Dec 1995 | |
| Global System of Trade Preferences among Developing Countries (GSTP) | PSA Goods |
19 Apr 1989 |     +31 |
| Asia Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA) | PSA & EIA Goods & Services |
17 Jun 1976 | |
Source: WTO Regional Trade Agreements Database (retrieved 14 Oct 2026) plus additional agreements maintained by the administrator. Lists agreements notified to the WTO and in force.
Import regulations
- AIFTA preferences. Many steel products fall under Quality Control Orders – BIS certification is mandatory before import.
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) ↗
Look up the importing country's duties, technical rules and procedures on the Global Trade Helpdesk (ITC/UNCTAD/WTO), Market Access Map (ITC) and WTO Tariff & Trade Data. Check Vietnam's FTAs with the importing country for preferential rates with valid proof of origin.
Global Trade Helpdesk ↗Market Access Map ↗WTO Tariff & Trade Data ↗
Sourcing from Vietnam
Buyers in India can find Vietnamese suppliers by industry, in the factory directory and at international exhibitions in Vietnam:
Structural Steel
Steel & Metal
Construction Materials
Machinery
Electrical Equipment
Electronics
HVAC
Automotive
Steel & steel structure manufacturing →International exhibitions in VietnamContact Vietnam duties on goods from India
Data: World Bank WDI (CC BY 4.0); mledoze/world-countries (ODbL); i18n-iso-countries (MIT); ISO 3166-2 – Debian iso-codes (LGPL); NGA World Port Index 2019; map @svg-maps/world (CC BY 4.0); flags flag-icons (MIT). For reference only.