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Indians in Milan

The Indian and South Asian community in Milan, in one place: upcoming community events and 41 Indian businesses and services. Everything is local — ranked by how far it is from you in the app.

The capital of Lombardy, the region with the most Indian residents — most of them in the farm and dairy towns of the plain: the Consulate General of India and the gurdwaras of the province.

About 251,000 overseas Indians (Indian citizens and people of Indian origin) live in Italy: 251,049 in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ estimate for January 2026. That is a national figure, not one for Milan alone. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India — population of overseas Indians

Guides for Indians in Italy

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What’s on in Milan

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Festivals in Milan

Groups in Milan

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  • Expats in Italy

    OfficialThe country’s group

    🇮🇹 Italy-wide

    For Indians and expats living in Italy.

    11 members

Indian businesses and services in Milan

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Questions

How many Indians live in Milan?

About 251,000 overseas Indians (Indian citizens and people of Indian origin) live in Italy: 251,049 in the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ estimate for January 2026. That is a national figure, not one for Milan alone. That is 171,429 Indian citizens and 79,620 people of Indian origin. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India — population of overseas Indians.

Where do Indians meet in Milan?

At community events — coming up: Cozy Kirtan & Singing Circle at Nikki’s | Breathwork & Shamanic Journey, Diwali : cena indiana fatta in casa, comedy e DJ and Diwali, la festa della luce. All of it is on this page and in the free Namaste Community app.

When is Diwali 2026 in Milan?

Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Community celebrations in Milan are usually on the nearest weekends — each one is listed with its own date.

Where can I find Indian shops and services in Milan?

The Namaste Community directory lists 41 Indian businesses and services in Milan — grocers, restaurants, tailors, beauty, tutors and more — with reviews from members.

Everything in Milan, ranked by distance from you — events, groups, questions and businesses, in the app.

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