South Asia
India, a nation that constitutes the majority of the South Asian region, is composed of 28 states and eight union territories. The national capital, New Delhi, was established in the 20th century, situated to the south of the historical epicenter of Old Delhi, and functions as the country’s administrative core. The government of India operates as a constitutional republic, serving an immensely varied demographic that includes innumerable ethnic entities and a multitude of languages. As per the United Nations’ estimates, India attained the status of the most populous country globally in the year 2023.
The Indian flag is a charged horizontal tricolour with in the middle an emblem. The used colors in the flag are blue, orange, white, green. The proportion of the Indian flag is 2:3. The Flag of India was adopted in 1947.
The national anthem of the Republic of India, “Jana Gana Mana,” which translates to ‘Thou Art the Ruler of the Minds of All People,’ holds a venerable position in the nation’s cultural heritage. The anthem was written by Rabindranath Tagore in Bengali on 11 December 1911. The Constituent Assembly of India adopted it as the official National Anthem on January 24, 1950.
Facts & Stats
India holds the distinction of being the seventh-largest nation in terms of geographical expanse. As of June 2023, it is recognized as the country with the highest population globally.
Bhārat Gaṇarājya (The Republic of India)
Hindi | English
New Delhi
1,428,627,663 (2023 Census)
Federal parliamentary republic
Prime Minister: Narendra Modi
| Indian rupee (₹) (INR) |
3,287,263
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India is a member of several international organizations, including the United Nations, the Asian Development Bank, BRICS, the G-20, the Non-Aligned Movement, the East Asia Summit, the World Trade Organization, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the G8+5, and the IBSA Dialogue Forum.
India is a founding member of the Non-Aligned Movement. India is also a member of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
Invest India is the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency that helps investors looking for investment opportunities and options in India. The Invest India will provide guidance and help to the prospective investors by apprising them of various procedures of investment in India.
India hosts a diverse collection of trade and professional bodies that serve as pivotal centers for industry progression, advocacy of policy agendas, and the enhancement of international trade relations. These entities are instrumental in fostering business relationships, setting standards of professional distinction, and providing their members with an abundance of tools and opportunities for professional networking. By uniting industry leaders and experts, these organizations contribute substantially to the acceleration of India’s economic growth and the strengthening of its presence in the global trade arena.
These entities hold a pivotal position in advocating for the concerns of enterprises and experts spanning a diverse array of industries, encompassing both the agricultural and technological domains.