This is a list of diplomatic missions of India. India has a relatively large diplomatic network, reflecting its links in the world and particularly in neighboring regions: Central Asia, the Middle East, East Africa, Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent. There are also far-flung missions in the Caribbean and the Pacific, locations of historical Indian diaspora communities.
As a Commonwealth country, Indian diplomatic missions in the capitals of other Commonwealth members are known as High Commissions. In other cities of Commonwealth countries India calls some of its consulates "Assistant High Commissions".
On 7 July 2008 the Indian Embassy in Kabul was attacked by a suicide bomber, killing 41 persons.
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