India, Jan. 19 -- As global power configurations change in an extremely turbulent world order, what now emerges as an important metric of power is economic prowess of countries, over and above sheer military might and diplomatic clout. Consumer spending, over and above mere GDP figures become an important lens to understand the growth stories of countries. Outbound tourism, and related consumer spending further become important in this context. India figures in the list of the top ten countries with the most outbound tourists.

As India's middle class continues to expand, and international travel becomes more accessible, millions of Indian tourists have been exploring the world each year. According to data from the ministry of tourism, ap...