India and Ireland have maintained diplomatic relations since 1947, with the relationship acquiring new salience in the last two decades as Ireland emerged as Europe's technology capital and a significant Indian diaspora destination. Approximately 60,000 Indian-origin residents in Ireland work primarily in technology, pharmaceuticals, financial services and healthcare. Dublin hosts European headquarters of Google, Meta, LinkedIn, Apple and dozens of other US tech majors, creating an indirect India-Ireland connection through Indian technology workers at these firms. Bilateral trade in services — particularly IT and financial services — has grown significantly.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Ireland 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 goods trade figures for FY2023-24; services trade (IT, financial, pharmaceutical services) may be several times larger and is not fully captured. Source: DGFT and Eurostat.
~$1.5bn
Total bilateral trade in goods
~$0.9bn
India exports to country
~$0.6bn
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$1.5bnin FY24 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1947, in 7 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
The India-Ireland relationship is quietly growing, driven by the Indian tech diaspora, pharmaceutical trade and Ireland's role as Europe's technology and financial hub. PM Modi's 2015 visit set a positive tone, and the India-EU BTIA negotiations provide the broader framework. The 60,000-strong Indian community is active and visible. The relationship is poised to deepen further if the BTIA is concluded and if Irish institutional investors increase India allocations.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalDublin
Population5.1 million
RegionEurope
Diplomatic tiesSince 1947
Indian diaspora~60,000
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