The Indian Badminton Association (IBA) was established in 1934 to govern and promote badminton in India.

Prakash Padukone became the first Indian to win the prestigious All England Open Badminton Championships men's singles title in 1980.

Saina Nehwal won a bronze medal in women's singles at the 2012 London Olympics, becoming the first Indian badminton player to win an Olympic medal.

P. V. Sindhu has won a total of five medals at the BWF World Championships, including two gold medals, one silver medal, and two bronze medals.

Prakash Padukone held the world number one ranking in men's singles for a total of 170 weeks, the longest period by an Indian badminton player.

Saina Nehwal has won a total of four titles at the Badminton Asia Championships, the most by an Indian badminton player.

Prakash Padukone won a bronze medal in men's singles at the 1978 Commonwealth Games, becoming the first Indian badminton player to win a medal at the event.

Saina Nehwal has won a total of 10 medals at the South Asian Games, the most by an Indian badminton player.

Saina Nehwal won a bronze medal in girls' singles at the 2006 BWF World Junior Championships, becoming the first Indian badminton player to win a medal at the event.

Saina Nehwal won a bronze medal in girls' singles at the 2006 Asian Junior Championships, becoming the first Indian badminton player to win a medal at the event.

Saina Nehwal has won a total of four titles at the India Open, the most by an Indian badminton player.

Saina Nehwal has won a total of five titles at the Syed Modi International Badminton Championships, the most by an Indian badminton player.

Saina Nehwal has won a total of three titles at the Tata Open India International Challenge, the most by an Indian badminton player.

Saina Nehwal has won a total of two titles at the Bahrain International Challenge, the most by an Indian badminton player.

Saina Nehwal has won a total of two titles at the Maldives International Challenge, the most by an Indian badminton player.