India and Ghana have maintained warm and friendly relations since Ghana's independence in 1957, underpinned by shared anti-colonial values, Commonwealth membership, and a steadily growing economic partnership. India is among Ghana's top trading partners and is the largest destination for Ghanaian exports (mostly gold). India has extended approximately USD 450 million in concessional credit and grants to Ghana, including the landmark Tema-Mpakadan Standard Gauge Railway — inaugurated in November 2024 — one of India's largest infrastructure projects on the continent. PM Modi visited Ghana in July 2025.
COOPERATION AREAS
Where India and Ghana actually work together
4 active areas of cooperation, as of July 2026. Click any card for the full brief.
TRADE & INVESTMENT
By the numbers
FY 2024-25. Source: Department of Commerce, Government of India. Ghana runs a trade surplus with India due to gold exports. India is Ghana's largest export destination.
$3.14bn
Total bilateral trade in goods
$1.35bn
India exports to country
$1.79bn
India imports from country
Trade trajectory · USD bn
$3.14bnin FY25 · click a bar to compare years
TOP TRADED ITEMS
AGREEMENTS & MILESTONES
The relationship since 1957, in 6 dates
CURRENT STATE
Where things stand, 2026
The relationship is in good health following PM Modi's visit in July 2025 and the Tema-Mpakadan railway inauguration in November 2024. Trade has grown to USD 3.1 billion. The Janaushadhi agreement and Indian Pharmacopoeia recognition (2024) create new pharmaceutical market access. Nuclear cooperation is a nascent track. The e-VBAB tele-education platform is active with 1,600+ scholarships. An Indian renewable energy MoU (2026) signals new investment appetite.
SIGNALS TO WATCH
On track / positive momentum
In progress / worth watching
Stalled or facing headwinds
Not yet started / unclear
QUICK FACTS
CapitalAccra
Population33 million
RegionAfrica
Diplomatic tiesSince 1957
Indian diaspora~17,000
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