| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 40,000 - 70,000 | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Goa · Maharashtra · Delhi · Telangana · Karnataka | |
| Languages | |
| Hebrew · Marathi · Konkani · Telugu · Kannada · Hindi | |
| Religion | |
| Judaism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Indian Jews |
Israelis in India may be immigrants and expatriates from Israel, or Israelis residing in India - many of Indian Jewish descent. Many of them reside in Goa,[1] Thane and Raigad districts of Maharashtra. Some have started businesses such as restaurants and boutiques. The most spoken languages among Jewish Indians and Israelis in India tend to be Marathi, Konkani and Hindi as well as their native language of Hebrew.[2]
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