India–Maldives relations

India and Maldives are neighbours sharing a maritime border. India continues to contribute to maintaining security as well as providing financial aid on the island nation.

However, tensions have increased as President of the Maldives Mohamed Muizzu has imposed an "India-Out" campaign and the country is deepening ties with China. Along with this, recent incidents of ministers of the Maldives insulting the islands of Lakshadweep and the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, have heightened tensions.

It represents India's second-largest ongoing plantation infrastructure endeavor, following the $500 million Greater Malé Project. The Greater Malé Project aims to link the capital with three adjacent highlands through a 6.74-kilometer-long sea bridge.

Both India and the Maldives are republics in the Commonwealth of Nations.

India has a High Commission in Malé, and the Maldives has a High Commission in New Delhi.

In July 2025, India and the Maldives revitalised ties with a USD 565 million line of credit from India to support Maldivian infrastructure projects. The two sides also agreed to reduce the Maldives’ annual debt repayment to India by 40% and signed six cooperation pacts in areas including fisheries, digital infrastructure, and health. Talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Mohamed Muizzu marked a thaw in relations following earlier tensions, with both leaders committing to stronger economic and defence cooperation. Key developments included progress on a free trade agreement, promotion of digital payment systems like UPI, and the inauguration of India-assisted projects. The renewed partnership was positioned as crucial for regional peace and Indian Ocean stability.