What is the capital of India?
The capital of India is New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city and seat of government of India, a country in Southern Asia. India uses the ISO codes IN and IND, and its international dialling code is +91. The currency in use is the Indian rupee (INR).
For the full profile of India, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the India country page. The country has an estimated population of 1,463,865,525 as of 2025.
Quick facts about India
- Capital: New Delhi
- Region: Southern Asia
- Currency: Indian rupee (INR)
- Calling code: +91
- Flag emoji: 🇮🇳
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of India?
The capital of India is New Delhi.
Is New Delhi the largest city in India?
New Delhi is the capital of India and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in New Delhi?
New Delhi, like the rest of India, uses the Indian rupee (INR, symbol ₹).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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