Indians in Belgium
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Antwerp · Ghent · Brussels · Liege | |
| Languages | |
| English and other languages of India | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism · Jainism · Sikhism · Islam · Christianity | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Non-resident Indian and Person of Indian Origin |
Indians are employed mainly in the software and diamond industries as well as other local industries in major cities. Mainly comprising the Gujaratis from Palanpur district in Gujarat and the Marwaris from Rajasthan, initially arrived in Antwerp to work in the diamond industry.
Software companies like HCL, TCS and Infosys also have a presence in Belgium and employ many people of Indian origin.
About 80% of the Indians living in Belgium are Hindus. These people mainly reside in the areas of Hasselt, Brussels, Gent and Antwerp.
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Indian diaspora in Belgium. |
- Honorary Consul General of India in Antwerpen
- Antwerp Indian Association
- Indo-Belgian Association
- Bharat Darshan European Indian Association
- Europe India Chamber of Commerce
- Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) Belgium
Bold denotes ethnic groups that (partly) originate from within contemporary and historic parts of the Belgium |
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