Indian mathematicians have made a number of contributions to mathematics that have significantly influenced scientists and mathematicians in the modern era. One of such works is Hindu-Arabic numeral system which is predominantly used today and is likely to be used in the future.

Ancient (Before 320 CE)

Classical (320 CE–520 CE)

Early Medieval Period (521 CE–1206 CE)

Late Medieval Period (1206–1526)

13th Century

14th century

Navya-Nyāya (Neo-Logical) School

Kerala School of Mathematics and Astronomy

15th century

Kerala School of Mathematics and Astronomy

Navya-Nyāya (Neo-Logical) School

Early Modern Period (1527– 1800)

16th Century

Kerala School of Mathematics and Astronomy

Golagrama school of astronomy

17th Century

Golagrama school of astronomy

18th Century

Kerala School of Mathematics and Astronomy

Modern (1800–Present)

19th century

• Radhanath Sikdar (1813–1870) • Ramchandra Lal (1821–1880) • Pathani Samanta (1835–1904) • Jadav Chandra Chakravarti (1855–1920) • Ashutosh Mukherjee (1864–1924) • Ganesh Prasad (1876–1935) • Swami Bharati Krishna Tirtha (1884–1960) • Srinivasa Ramanujan (1887–1920) • A. A. Krishnaswami Ayyangar (1892–1953) • Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis (1893–1972) • Dinanath Atmaram Dalvi (1844–1897) • Syamadas Mukhopadhyaya (1866-1937)

20th century