Bilateral trade between the Republic of Ghana and India has surged to nearly US$5 billion, ahead of an initial five-year roadmap, according to the High Commissioner of India to Ghana, H.E. Manish Gupta.

He said Ghana continues to serve as a strategic gateway for the Indian industry and remains a trusted partner in a shared quest for prosperity.

“Ghana has long been a true gateway for Indian industry and a trusted partner in our shared quest for prosperity. India now stands as one of Ghana's foremost trading and investment partners, with Indian enterprises contributing over $2 billion in capital across more than 900 vital projects,” he said.

Mr Gupta noted that the impact of the renewed economic engagement is already evident.

“We set an ambitious goal to double our bilateral trade to USD 6 billion within five years. I am proud to share that we are ahead of schedule; our trade has surged to nearly USD 5 billion in the current fiscal year alone,” he said while addressing guests at a ceremony to commemorate India’s 77th Republic Day in Accra.

The celebration featured a colourful display of Ghana–India cultural exchange, democratic values and the growing partnership between the two countries.

More than 350 guests from government, Parliament, the diplomatic corps, traditional authorities, business, civil society, the media and the Indian community attended the event, hosted by H.E. Manish Gupta and his wife, Mrs Nimeesha Gupta, on January 27, 2026, at India House in Accra.

Among the dignitaries present were the Minister for Communications, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, who served as Chief Guest; the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Dzifa Gomashie; the Minister for Labour, Jobs and Employment, Dr Rashid Pelpuo; and the Volta Regional Minister, James Gunu, alongside other senior officials.

Speaking briefly on behalf of the Ghanaian government, Samuel Nartey George traced the origins of the bilateral relationship to the early years of independence, highlighting the solidarity forged between Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, and Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President.

“The state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Ghana in July 2025 elevated our ties to a comprehensive partnership, our first in this region,” he said, quoting the Indian leader’s remark that “India is not just a partner, but a co-traveller in Ghana’s development journey.”

India is currently the world’s fourth-largest economy and is pursuing its long-term development agenda, Viksit Bharat 2047, which aims to make the country fully developed by the centenary of its independence. Indian authorities say this vision aligns with the broader goal of advancing the collective development of the Global South.

“Our partnership is no longer just historical; it is economic and strategic. Today, we celebrate on this occasion not only our own achievements but also the progress in Ghana, as we strive together to build a more equitable and prosperous world. We stand united in the pursuit of a better tomorrow,” the High Commissioner said while raising a toast to the enduring friendship between India and Ghana.