India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · CZECH REPUBLIC
India & Czech Republic
EU MEMBERNATO ALLYDEFENCE COOPERATIONENGINEERING HUBIT SERVICES
India and the Czech Republic share diplomatic ties that trace to 1947, when India recognised Czechoslovakia. The relationship has continued uninterrupted through the 1993 Velvet Divorce. Built on a foundation of Cold War-era industrial cooperation — the Skoda brand became a household name in India — the modern bilateral has diversified into defence, IT services, engineering, and an emerging India-EU trade dimension. The Czech Republic is a significant EU member and NATO ally, and bilateral engagement has been growing in the 2020s as India deepens its European relationships.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Czech Republic actually work together
5 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
Approximate figures FY 2023–24. Source: DGFT, Ministry of Commerce.
~$1.8bn
Total bilateral trade in goods
~$600mn
India exports to country
~$1.2bn
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$1.9bnin 2024 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1947, in 7 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
India-Czech Republic relations are in a steady growth phase. Defence industrial cooperation under Atmanirbhar Bharat, expanding IT services, and Czech support for India's EU engagement are the main active tracks. Trade is growing gradually, with pharmaceuticals and IT as India's strongest export categories.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalPrague
Population10.8 million
RegionEurope
Diplomatic tiesSince 1947
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