India, May 25 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data showed Indians' overseas travel spending fell to $212.43 million to $1.09 billion in March compared to February. The outward remittances for travel were at $1.3 billion in February and $1.65 billion in January this year. Data showed that total outward remittances stood at $2.59 billion in March 2026, of which travel accounted for the largest share at $1.09 billion. The travel category under the LRS has been classified into business travel, pilgrimage, medical treatment, travel for education, and 'other travel'.

The RBI data on 'Outward Remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) for Resident Individuals' shows overseas spending by Indians under different categories, incl...