India is reducing engagement with Turkey across tourism, education, and aviation as public anger grows over Ankara’s support for Pakistan and other disputes. Tourist arrivals from India fell 37% year-on-year, with mass cancellations hitting high-end travel segments. Several Indian universities have suspended exchange programs with Turkish institutions, citing national interest. Aviation authorities have revoked security clearance for Turkish-owned ground-handling firms. Analysts say India is leveraging its consumer and passenger base as a strategic tool against nations opposing its core interests.
Public anger in India toward Turkey has grown over issues such as Ankara’s support for Pakistan instead of India during Operation Sindoor, and its supply of drones. In response, the hashtag “#BoycottTurkey” has begun trending on social media, with Indians increasingly withdrawing from Turkey’s tourism, education, and aviation sectors.
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