Indian tourist arrivals to Turkey have plunged by 37% in June 2025 compared to the previous year, with only 24,250 Indians visiting, down from 38,307. This dramatic decline follows Ankara’s overt support for Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and revelations of Turkish-made drones being used against India, actions that fueled a widespread travel boycott and business backlash. Major Indian travel agencies have ceased promoting Turkey, resulting in booking cancellations surging by up to 250%. The short-term impact is severe: Indian tourists, who spent nearly $350–400 million in Turkey in 2024, have pulled out en masse, causing immediate losses to hotels, airlines, event planners, and local businesses reliant on this market. Beyond tourism, Indian traders and companies have halted imports of Turkish products, notably affecting sectors like apple and marble trade and threatening investments by Indian firms in Turkey’s manufacturing and services. Analysts warn that unless bilateral relations improve swiftly, Turkey could continue to lose vital tourist revenue and trade opportunities from the world’s fastest-growing travel market, compounding economic damage well into the future.