The 2001 Indian Federation Cup was the 24th season of the Indian Federation Cup.
Mohun Bagan, the defending champions having won the 1998 tournament, the last time it was held, beat Dempo 2–1 in the final.
[1] The All India Football Federation named 18 referees for the tournament.
Manian of Asian Football Confederation was chosen as referee instructor, S. R. Dev as match commissioner and M. G. Suvarna as referee-in-charge.
In case scores remain tied even after extra time, penalty shoot-out was used.