Indian seismic codes provide guidelines for designing structures to withstand earthquakes and reduce loss of life and damage. The first Indian seismic code was published in 1962, with updated codes issued since covering buildings, bridges, masonry structures, ductile concrete detailing, and retrofitting. Seismic codes are specific to a country's seismic hazards and construction practices. Indian codes specify design forces based on a structure's location within India's seismic zones and characteristics like importance and materials. Compliance helps structures withstand moderate quakes without damage and resist collapse during strong quakes.