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Indo-Gambian relations entails the diplomatic relations between the Republic of The Gambia and the Republic of India. Both countries have historically good relations due to common roots of Non-Aligned Movement, United Nations and The Commonwealth. India is represented in The Gambia through its Serekunda consulate. In February 2009, The Gambia opened its first resident diplomatic mission in New Delhi.

Bilateral trade
Bilateral trade between the two countries have been increasing. India exports cotton yarn, fabrics and garments, cosmetics/toiletries, drugs and pharmaceuticals with semi-finished Iron & steel products to Gambia. Gambia exports groundnuts and raw cotton to India. In 2006 Mahindra Tractors, India's largest tractor manufacturer, entered in an agreement with Government of Gambia to supply tractors and spares parts. Mahindra also has plans to setup a satellite assembly plant in Gambia to support its Africa operations. On technology side, an Indo-Gambian initiative to electrify Gambian villages with solar panels was done by Barefoot College. Another initiative between The National Environmental Agency of The Gambia and Indian Embassy in Banjul also help light four villages in Gambia.