Name: Himanshu Sood
Country: India

Year: 2025
Volume: Volume-12, Issue-1 (January-June)
Page Number: 290-297
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18115059

ABSTRACT
India-Africa trade relations have evolved significantly over the past few decades, driven by mutual interests in fostering economic growth, development, and diversification. India, one of Africa's key trading partners, has increasingly invested in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, agriculture, and technology, contributing to the continent's industrialization efforts. Similarly, Africa has emerged as a critical source of raw materials, minerals, and energy supplies for India. The growth of trade between the two regions has been facilitated by institutional frameworks, such as the India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS), aimed at strengthening economic and political ties. The relationship has been characterized by a growing focus on South-South cooperation, with both regions seeking to benefit from shared development experiences. India’s technological expertise and Africa’s natural resources complement each other, positioning the partnership as a driver of economic transformation. Furthermore, the shift towards diversified trade has
helped increase the resilience of both economies in the face of global challenges. Challenges remain, including infrastructure gaps and political instability in some African nations, but the continued focus on strengthening trade relations is expected to provide long-term benefits for
both sides.

Keywords: India, Africa, trade relations, economic cooperation, South-South cooperation.