| Cover | May 15, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 15, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 811-08266 |
| Entity Registrant Name | The India Fund, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000917100 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 13-3749070 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1900 Market Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 200 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Philadelphia |
| Entity Address, State or Province | PA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 19103 |
| City Area Code | 800 |
| Local Phone Number | 522-5465 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock of Beneficial Interest |
| Trading Symbol | IFN |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
