The Indian Embassy in Bahrain was opened in January 1973.  Prior to that, Indian's Ambassador to Kuwait was concurrently accredited to Bahrain and a Trade Representative was stationed in Bahrain.

The activities of the Embassy include the following:

1. To further strengthen friendly and cordial relations between India and the kingdom of Bahrain
2. to further develop and promote political, economic, commercial, social and cultural relations between the two countries
3. to serve as an important bridge between government of India and the government of kingdom of Bahrain
4. to disseminate information about India and important events in India
5. to render consular, passport and visa services
6. to render assistance in resolving labour disput