Foreign Travel Cheaper: 2% TCS Cut Sparks Indian Interest in 10 Global Destinations

• The Indian government reduced Tax Collected at Source (TCS) on foreign travel to a flat 2%, making overseas trips more affordable.
• This TCS cut has significantly reduced upfront payment burdens, making international travel more accessible for middle-class families and young professionals.
• Following the announcement, travel platforms reported a sharp increase in searches for international destinations from India.
• The revised structure is reviving interest in both short-haul Asian destinations and long-haul favourites.
• Top destinations Indians are now eyeing include Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Dubai, Maldives, Switzerland, Tokyo (Japan), and Bali (Indonesia).