Indians in Turkey

In this article we are going to delve into the topic of Indians in Turkey, a topic that has sparked interest and debate in recent times. _Var1 has acquired relevance due to its impact in various areas, from politics to science, including culture and society in general. Throughout this article we will analyze the different perspectives that exist on Indians in Turkey, offering a complete and objective overview that allows the reader to form an informed opinion on the subject. Additionally, we will explore the origin and evolution of Indians in Turkey, as well as its relevance in the current context. Without a doubt, Indians in Turkey constitutes a topic of great importance that deserves to be addressed carefully and objectively, and it is precisely the purpose of this article to offer a complete and detailed vision of this topic that is so relevant today.

Indians in Turkey
Türkiye'deki Hintliler (Turkish)
Total population
1,000
Regions with significant populations
Istanbul
Languages
English • Malayalam • Telugu • Tamil • Turkish • Hindi • Gujarati • Indian Languages
Religion
Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism

Indians in Turkey are a small community numbering around 1,000, comprising students, professionals and families.[1] Most of them work as doctors and computer engineers or employees in multinational corporations.[2] India also has a small business presence in Turkey through representative offices of Reliance Industries, Tata Motors, and Indorama.[2]

Most Indians are Hindu and the community forms the bulk of Hindus in Turkey. In recent times, there have been efforts to promote tourism and culture from India as a means of developing the community and establishing better relations with Turkish society.[2] There are also Hyderabadi Muslims students in Turkey[3] and Sikhs in Turkey.[4]

Marriages between Indian men and Turkish women are not uncommon.[5][6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Immigrant and Emigrant Populations by Country of Origin and Destination". Migration Policy Institute. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
  2. ^ a b c Rasheeda Bhagat (31 January 2007). "Turkey "stuck in the Awaraa days?"". Business Line.
  3. ^ "For Hyderabadi students, Turkey emerges as new study destination". 11 March 2021.
  4. ^ "United Sikhs comes to aid of quake-hit Turkey : The Tribune India".
  5. ^ "Hindistanlı Ahmet ile Kayserili Saliha'nın aşkında mutlu son".
  6. ^ "Bulunmaz Hint damadı, Türk kızıyla evlendi".