Turkey’s anti-India move backfires! Now faces a loss of Rs 770 crore due to…, Erdogan in panic mode

When Turkey openly extended its support to Pakistan, a country often seen as hostile to Indian interests,  New Delhi quietly began to distance itself. At the time, the move seemed largely symbolic. But now, its impact is hitting Turkey where it hurts most and it’s the economy. The latest fallout of this diplomatic rift is being felt in Turkey’s booming destination wedding industry, a sector that had grown rapidly thanks to big-budget Indian weddings. Over the past few years, Turkey had become one of the most sought-after locations for Indian families planning grand, luxury weddings abroad. But not anymore.

Upset over Turkey’s pro-Pakistan stance, many Indian families are pulling the plug on wedding plans in the country. Industry insiders estimate that this shift could cost Turkey nearly Rs. 770 crore which is a heavy financial blow.

To understand the scale, consider this: In 2024 alone, Turkey hosted around 50 high-profile Indian weddings. Some of these events had budgets ranging from Rs. 25 crore to Rs. 66 crore each. These weddings did not just boost hotel revenues they brought business to local decorators, florists, caterers, travel agents, and even musicians. The Indian wedding market had become a lifeline for many Turkish businesses and gave the country global visibility as a luxury wedding destination.

Bookings for 30 out of the 50 Indian weddings planned in Turkey for the coming year have either been canceled or put on hold. The message from Indian families is clear: If a country takes a stand against India, they won’t invest their money there specially not for personal celebrations.

As a result, more and more Indian families are turning to destinations within India like Rajasthan, Goa, Kerala, and Udaipur places known for their royal charm and hospitality. This not only supports domestic tourism but also sends a strong signal in terms of economic diplomacy.

To put things in perspective, Indian wedding tourism alone brought in around Rs. 1,170 crore to Turkey annually. With this revenue now at risk, the ripple effect could impact Turkey’s wider tourism industry too.

And beyond the numbers, this shift is being seen as a diplomatic failure for President Erdogan’s government a move that may have cost Turkey not just financially, but in long-term goodwill with one of the world’s largest and most influential wedding markets.

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