The 1978 Championships of India was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in Calcutta, India.

It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was held from 27 November through 3 December 1978.

The tournament was part of the 1978 Grand Prix tennis circuit.

Fifth-seeded Yannick Noah won the singles title.

[3] Yannick Noah defeated Pascal Portes 6–3, 6–2 Sashi Menon / Sherwood Stewart defeated Gilles Moretton / Yannick Noah 7–6, 6–4