India's Stakes in West Asia
A Multi-Dimensional Relationship
India's relationship with West Asia is driven by four strategic pillars: (1) Energy security — ~55% of crude oil from the region; (2) Remittances — ~35–40% of India's total remittances from GCC; (3) Indian diaspora — ~9 million Indians across the Gulf; (4) Trade — West Asia is one of India's top trading regions.
- Indian diaspora in Gulf: ~9 million (largest concentration in UAE ~3.5 million, Saudi Arabia ~2.5 million)
- India's remittances from GCC: ~35–40% of total ($120 billion total in FY24)
- West Asia crude oil share: ~55% of India's crude imports
- India's West Asia trade: approximately $180–200 billion annually (two-way)
● Tracked since March 09, 2026 · last seen April 08, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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