India's view of the world · A factual referenceLast updated 12 May 2026 · Edition 04
COUNTRY RELATIONSHIP · ROMANIA
India & Romania
BILATERAL PARTNEREU MEMBERPHARMA EXPORTSIT SERVICESCOLD WAR TIES
India and Romania have maintained diplomatic relations since 1948, built on Cold War-era goodwill when Romania pursued a relatively independent foreign policy within the Soviet bloc and maintained warm ties with non-aligned India. Today the relationship is grounded in trade — particularly Indian pharmaceutical exports and growing IT services — with Romania serving as an EU gateway for Indian companies seeking a foothold in Central and Eastern Europe.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Romania actually work together
4 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
Estimates based on DGFT and Eurostat data, FY 2023–24. Romania is part of the EU customs union; some bilateral flows are tracked through EU aggregate data.
$1.2bn
Total bilateral trade in goods
$750m
India exports to country
$450m
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$1.2bnin FY24 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1948, in 7 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
The India-Romania relationship is stable and growing incrementally. Pharmaceutical exports remain the backbone of trade; Indian IT companies continue to expand their Romanian delivery centres. The EU context gives Romania relevance beyond its bilateral weight — as India-EU FTA talks advance, Romania's supportive stance within EU councils matters. No major strategic dialogue or high-level visits have been scheduled for 2026.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalBucharest
Population19 million
RegionEurope
Diplomatic tiesSince 1948
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