India and United States
Country guide in 5 articles, about 21 minutes of reading
Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief on India and United States (February 2026). Figures and events are as the brief gives them at that date. Contact details come from the verified MEA register and are shown live.
Relations
India and the United States: relations and milestones
The MEA describes India-US ties as a comprehensive global strategic partnership. This article covers leaders' contacts, the COMPACT launched in February 2025, ministerial visits and parliamentary links.
5 min read · Published 25 September 2026 · Updated 26 September 2026
Trade and investment
Trade and investment between India and the United States
The US is India's largest trading partner, with goods and services trade of $210.1 billion in 2024. This article covers trade, investment, trade negotiations, dialogue mechanisms, energy trade and pharmaceuticals.
5 min read · Published 25 September 2026 · Updated 26 September 2026
Development and cooperation
India and the United States: defence and technology ties
India and the US cooperate under a 2025 framework for their major defence partnership and work together on counter-terrorism, clean energy, space and health. This article covers each sector.
6 min read · Published 25 September 2026 · Updated 26 September 2026
Culture, education and community
Culture, education and Indian community in the United States
About 300,000 Indian students were in the US as of January 2025, and about 5.4 million Indian Americans and people of Indian origin live there. This article covers culture, antiquities, education and the diaspora.
3 min read · Published 25 September 2026 · Updated 26 September 2026
Practical guide
The United States in India: embassy, consulates and help
The Embassy of the United States is in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, with consulates in five Indian cities. This article gives the contact details and the consular information in the MEA brief.
2 min read · Published 25 September 2026 · Updated 26 September 2026
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