The 1979 Indian Open, also known as the Indian Grand Prix, was a men's tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts in Bombay, India.

The tournament was part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit.

First-seeded Vijay Amritraj won the singles title, his fourth at the event after 1973, 1975 and 1977.

[3] Due to the cancellation of the tournament in Manila, Philippines the Indian Open was held one week earlier compared to the original schedule.

[4] Vijay Amritraj defeated Peter Elter 6–1, 7–5 Chris Delaney / James Delaney defeated Thomas Furst / Wolfgang Popp 7–6, 6–2