Indian researchers have published over 89 papers on COVID-19 research. Most papers come from ICMR and AIIMS in New Delhi. States like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have published few papers despite large populations. The National Institute of Virology in Pune has collaborated widely. Top journals include the Indian Journal of Medical Research. Research focuses on epidemiology, diabetes/COVID interactions, and environmental impacts. More clinical and virology research is needed. The pandemic is shifting publishing norms as preprint servers rapidly share new findings.