Diplomatic briefing
Embassy of India, Brasilia
EmbassyBrazil · Ambassador: Shri Dinesh Bhatia
11 figures · 2 sources · built 2 hours ago
In short
India’s embassy in Brazil records bilateral trade of $15.21bn, a reported community of 5,987, 49 agreements on record and a UN voting alignment with India of 77%. Led by Shri Dinesh Bhatia, ambassador.
Total bilateral trade
$15.21bn
US dollars · as stated in the brief
Source· retrieved 2 hours ago
Bilateral Brief — Brazil
Source: Ministry of External Affairs, India
Where: “Trade and Investment” section
“In 2025, the bilateral trade grew by over 25% reaching USD 15.21 billion, vis-à-vis USD 12.20 billion in 2024.”
Published: undated · Read: 8 October 2026
Read from the briefing by a language model. The quoted sentence was verified by string matching against the extracted PDF text before this figure was accepted.
Overseas Indians
Medium confidence5,987
persons · as of Jan 2026
Source· retrieved 1 day ago
Population of Overseas Indians
Source: Ministry of External Affairs, India
Where: row "Brazil"
“PIOs 3,000 + NRIs 2,987 = 5,987”
Published: undated · Read: 7 October 2026
MEA publishes no methodology for these estimates and told a Parliamentary committee it holds "no authentic data". The page also repeats some countries from an older vintage with the PIO/NRI columns swapped; the first occurrence is used here. This country appears 2× on the page.
Agreements on record
Medium confidence49
agreements · 1950–present
Source· retrieved 2 hours ago
Indian Treaties Database — filtered by country
Source: Ministry of External Affairs, India
Where: search-result-item count, sorted newest first (newest: 30 March 2012)
“MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA AND THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION OF THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL, THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION OF THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL UNDER THE BRAZILIAN PROGRAMME "SCIENCE WITHOUT BORDERS" ON THE RECEPTION OF BRAZILIAN SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS IN INDIA — 30 March 2012”
Published: 30 March 2012 · Read: 8 October 2026
MEA states it cannot vouch for the accuracy or completeness of this database. It carries no status field, so "in force" cannot be derived from it — only that an agreement is on record.
UN votes matching India’s
77%
share of UNGA votes matching India’s · UNGA session 78
Source· retrieved 12 hours ago
United Nations General Assembly Voting Data — Ideal Point Estimates
Source: Bailey, Strezhnev & Voeten — Harvard Dataverse
Where: row “Brazil”, session 78, IndiaAgree over 85 votes
Published: undated · Read: 8 October 2026
UN General Assembly Voting Data (v39), non-commercial licence. The share is the dataset’s own IndiaAgree column — roll-call votes on which this country and India voted the same way, as the dataset defines agreement — not our calculation. Independent of MEA.
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The relationship, in figures
Trade
Exports to BrazilUS dollars · as stated in the brief$8.35bn
Bilateral Brief — Brazil
Source: Ministry of External Affairs, India
Where: “Trade and Investment” section
“Indian exports amounted to USD 8.35 billion and imports from Brazil were USD 6.85 billion.”
Published: undated · Read: 8 October 2026
Read from the briefing by a language model. The quoted sentence was verified by string matching against the extracted PDF text before this figure was accepted.
Imports from BrazilUS dollars · as stated in the brief$6.85bn
Bilateral Brief — Brazil
Source: Ministry of External Affairs, India
Where: “Trade and Investment” section
“Indian exports amounted to USD 8.35 billion and imports from Brazil were USD 6.85 billion.”
Published: undated · Read: 8 October 2026
Read from the briefing by a language model. The quoted sentence was verified by string matching against the extracted PDF text before this figure was accepted.
Trade balance in India’s favourUS dollars · as stated in the brief · our calculation$1.50bn
Exports minus imports, as stated in the same briefing (in USD)
exports − imports
People
Indian community in Brazilpersons · as stated in the brief4,000
Bilateral Brief — Brazil
Source: Ministry of External Affairs, India
Where: “Indian Community in Brazil” section
“The Indian community in Brazil is estimated to be around 4,000 people, with majority of them living in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and the rest spread around in small numbers in various cities of Brazil.”
Published: undated · Read: 8 October 2026
Read from the briefing by a language model. The quoted sentence was verified by string matching against the extracted PDF text before this figure was accepted.
Diplomacy
Agreements the briefing enumeratesagreements · as stated in the brief11
Bilateral Brief — Brazil
Source: Ministry of External Affairs, India
Where: “India – Brazil Relations” section
“Besides a Joint Declaration, 11 Agreements / MOUs were signed between respective State entities, including on Digital Partnership; Rare Earths and Critical Minerals; Mining for Steel Supply Chain; Postal Services; Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Entrepreneurship and Handicrafts; pharmaceuticals cooperation between ANVISA and CDSCO; Electronic Certificates of Origin; Access to Digital Library of Traditional Knowledge (TKDL); Digital Transformation in Education; between Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil and Indian Institute of Mass Communication; and between Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) and School of Communication and Arts of University of São Paulo (ECA-USP).”
Published: undated · Read: 8 October 2026
Read from the briefing by a language model. The quoted sentence was verified by string matching against the extracted PDF text before this figure was accepted.
Most recent high-level visityear of the visit · as stated in the brief2026
Bilateral Brief — Brazil
Source: Ministry of External Affairs, India
Where: “India – Brazil Relations” section
“President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva paid a State visit to India from 18-22 February 2026, in conjunction with AI Impact Summit 2026.”
Published: undated · Read: 8 October 2026
Read from the briefing by a language model. The quoted sentence was verified by string matching against the extracted PDF text before this figure was accepted.
Agreements on record (49)
MEA Treaties Database- MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OF INDIA AND THE MINISTRY OF MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATION IN PUBLIC SERVICES OF BRAZIL ON COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF SHARING SUCCESSFUL DIGITAL SOLUTIONS IMPLEMENTED AT POPULATION SCALE FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONScience and Technology08 July 2025
- PROTOCOL AMENDING THE CONVENTION BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION AND THE PREVENTION OF FISCAL EVASION WITH RESPECT TO TAXES ON INCOME, SIGNED AT NEW DELHI ON 26 APRIL 1988 (AS AMENDED BY THE PROTOCOL SIGNED IN OCTOBER 2013)Business and Trade24 August 2022
- ADMINISTRATIVE ARRANGEMENT FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL AND THE REPUBLIC OF INDIASocial Security20 July 2022
- MOU BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF HEALTH AND MEDICINEHealth07 February 2020
- MOU BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL FOR COOPERATION IN THE TRADITIONAL SYSTEMS OF MEDICINE AND HOMEOPATHYHealth07 February 2020
- AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON MUTUAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE IN CRIMINAL MATTERSCivil and Criminal Matters25 January 2020
- MOU BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF GEOLOGY AND MINERAL RESOURCESAid and Cooperation25 January 2020
- INVESTMENT COOPERATION TREATY BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZILBusiness and Trade25 January 2020
- CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZILCultural Relations and Sport25 January 2020
- AGREEMENT ON SOCIAL SECURITY BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZILSocial Security25 January 2020
- PROGRAMME OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL COOPERATION FOR IMPLEMENTING THE AGREEMENT ON SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL COOPERATION BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL (2020-2023)Science and Technology25 January 2020
- MOU BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL FOR COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF OIL AND NATURAL GASAid and Cooperation25 January 2020
- MOU BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON COOPERATION IN THE AREA OF CYBER SECURITYAid and Cooperation25 January 2020
- MOU BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON BIO-ENERGY COOPERATIONAid and Cooperation25 January 2020
- MOU BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON COOPERATION IN THE FIELDS OF ZEBU CATTLE GENOMICS AND ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIESAid and Cooperation17 October 2016
- MOU BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS REGULATIONHealth17 October 2016
- MOU BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON COOPERATION IN THE FILED OF GENETIC RESOURCES,AGRICULTURE,ANIMAL HUSBANDRY,NATURAL RESOURCES AND FISHERIESAid and Cooperation17 October 2016
- IMPLEMENTING ARRANGEMENT BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ESTABLISHING COOPERATION IN AUGMENTATION OF A BRAZILIAN EARTH STATION FOR RECEIVING AND PROCESSING DATA FROM INDIAN REMOTE SENSING(IRS)SATELLITESScience and Technology16 July 2014
- MOU BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONSULTATION MECHANISM ON CONSULAR AND MOBILITY ISSUESDiplomatic Relations16 July 2014
- MOU BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF ENVIRONMENTEnvironment and Resources16 July 2014
- PROTOCOL AMENDING THE CONVENTION BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL FOR THE AVOIDANCE OF DOUBLE TAXATION AND THE PREVENTION OF FISCAL EVASIONBusiness and Trade15 October 2013
- AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON THE TRANSFER OF SENTENCED PERSONSCivil and Criminal Matters15 October 2013
- LETTER OF INTENT BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZILAid and Cooperation07 February 2013
- MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA AND THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION OF THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL, THE MINISTRY OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION OF THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL UNDER THE BRAZILIAN PROGRAMME "SCIENCE WITHOUT BORDERS" ON THE RECEPTION OF BRAZILIAN SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS IN INDIAScience and Technology30 March 2012
- MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ON TECHNICAL COOPERATION BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA AND GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZILScience and Technology30 March 2012
- AIR SERVICES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF REPUBLIC OF INDIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZILTransport08 March 2011
- TREATY ON EXTRADITION BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZILCivil and Criminal Matters16 April 2008
- MOU BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SECTORSAid and Cooperation16 April 2008
- MOU BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON MUTUAL COOPERATION BETWEEN THE DIPLOMATIC ACADEMIESDiplomatic Relations12 September 2007
- AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON MUTUAL ASSISTANCE IN CUSTOM MATTERSAid and Cooperation04 June 2007
- AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON MUTUAL ASSISTANCE IN CUSTOMS MATTERSAid and Cooperation04 June 2007
- AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON AUDIO VIDEO CO PRODUCTIONSAid and Cooperation04 June 2007
- AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL ON MUTUAL ASSISTANCE IN CUSTOMS MATTERSAid and Cooperation04 June 2007
- AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON AUDIO-VISUAL CO-PRODUCTIONSAid and Cooperation04 June 2007
- AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL COOPERATIONScience and Technology12 September 2006
- MOU BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZILScience and Technology12 September 2006
- AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON GAINFUL OCCUPATION FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF A DIPLOMATIC MISSION OR CONSULAR POSTDiplomatic Relations02 February 2006
- COOPERATION AGREEMENT IN THE FIELD OF TOURISM BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDIAAid and Cooperation25 January 2004
- AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL ON EXEMPTION OF VISA REQUIREMENT FOR HOLDERS OF DIPLOMATIC OFFICIAL AND SERVICE PASSPORTSDiplomatic Relations25 January 2004
- CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMME BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL FOR THE YEARS 2004-2005Cultural Relations and Sport25 January 2004
- FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON COOPERATION IN THE PEACEFUL USES OF OUTER SPACEAid and Cooperation25 January 2003
- MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF BRAZIL ON A JOINT COMMISSION ON POLITICAL, ECONOMIC, SCIENTIFIC, TECHNOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL COOPERATIONAid and Cooperation22 August 2002
- MOU BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL FOR TECHONOLOGY CO-OPERATION IN THE FIELD OF BLENDING OF ETHANOL IN TRANSPORT FUELSScience and Technology08 April 2002
- MOU BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON COOPERATION IN THE FIELD OF OUTER SPACEAid and Cooperation01 March 2002
- JOINT INDO-BRAZILIAN DECLARATIONMiscellaneous27 January 1996
- MOU FOR CONSULTATIONS ON MATTERS OF COMMON INTEREST BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZILAid and Cooperation22 February 1992
- AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZIL ON COOPERATION IN THE UTILISATION OF ATOMIC ENERGY FOR PEACEFUL PURPOSESEnvironment and Resources18 December 1968
- CULTURAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZILCultural Relations and Sport23 September 1968
- TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN INDIA AND BRAZILBusiness and Trade03 February 1968
The briefing
MEA publishes a bilateral brief — 40 sections, 18,146 characters of extractable text. Sections include: ***** · India – Brazil Relations · High-level Visits · From India to Brazil · Dr. S. Radhakrishnan · Vice President (1954).
Open the briefing (PDF)Where the sources disagree
Two public sources disagree on the size of the Indian community — 50% apart
- Overseas Indians5,987
- Indian community in Brazil4,000
Both are published by the Ministry of External Affairs, with no stated methodology. Neither is averaged away or preferred — the disagreement is the honest answer.