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Finance Minister’s pre-budget meeting with the tourism and hospitality sector concluded on Thursday, with top industry leaders presenting a unified set of demands aimed at boosting India’s travel ecosystem ahead of Budget 2026, sources told NDTV Profit.

A key demand raised during the consultation was the simplification of visa regulations, which industry leaders say remains a major barrier to inbound travel growth. The sector also reiterated its long-standing request for industry status for tourism and hospitality.

Hotel chains, meanwhile, sought clarity on GST applicability for room tariffs above Rs

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