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Indians in Rome

The Indian and South Asian community in Rome, in one place: upcoming community events and 22 Indian businesses and services. Everything is local — ranked by how far it is from you in the app.

The Embassy of India, the South Asian shops of Esquilino around Piazza Vittorio, and the Punjabi communities of Lazio to the south.

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 Rome 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 Rome

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Festivals in Rome

Groups in Rome

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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 Rome

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Questions

How many Indians live in Rome?

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 Rome 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 Rome?

At community events — coming up: Diwali & Shyama Kali Puja Rome 2026, International Gita Mahotsav and Cha Chai Ciao! – English Stand-Up Comedy in Rome. All of it is on this page and in the free Namaste Community app.

When is Diwali 2026 in Rome?

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

Where can I find Indian shops and services in Rome?

The Namaste Community directory lists 22 Indian businesses and services in Rome — grocers, restaurants, tailors, beauty, tutors and more — with reviews from members.

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

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