Indians in Basel
Switzerland's pharma and biotech capital is home to ~3,500 Indians — most working at Novartis, Roche, and the biotech corridor along the Rhine.
Community & Associations
ICAS – Indian Cultural Association Switzerland (Basel)
Events, Holi, Diwali, cultural programmes — main Basel community body
Sri Durga Temple Basel
Hindu temple serving the Tamil and broader Indian community
Indian Professionals Basel
LinkedIn and WhatsApp network for pharma professionals
University of Basel Indian Students
Student association at University of Basel
Major Employers (Indian Professionals)
Novartis
Pharma / Oncology
10,000+ in Basel
Roche
Diagnostics / Pharma
9,000+ in Basel
Lonza
Biotech / CDMO
5,000+ globally
Syngenta
Agrochemicals
Global HQ in Basel
Clariant
Specialty Chemicals
Swiss HQ
University of Basel
Research / Academia
Life Sciences
Indian Food in Basel
- 🍽️ Namaste India Basel (Güterstrasse 99) — Buffet lunch and dinner
- 🍽️ Taj Mahal Basel — North Indian classics
- 🍽️ Malabar Basel — South Indian and Kerala cuisine
- 🛒 Asian Food Store — Indian spices, lentils, basmati
- 🛒 Globus Delicatessa — International section with Indian products
Dance & Arts in Basel
Kalasri
Bharatanatyam school founded 1976 — one of the oldest Indian classical dance schools in Switzerland
kalasri.com →InBa – India Basel Festival
Annual Indian cultural festival at Theater Basel (September)
Key Stats
Official Links
Holi Festival Basel
One of the largest Holi celebrations in Switzerland, held annually at Münsterplatz. Organised by ICAS with organic colour powder, music, and food stalls.