The tourism industry in India generated $194 billion or 6.8% of India's GDP in 2019, supporting over 39 million jobs. It is predicted to grow at an annual rate of 6.9% to $460 billion by 2028. Foreign tourist arrivals grew 23.6% through e-visas in 2019. Major sectors within the industry include accommodation, entertainment, transportation, and food and beverages. Challenges facing the industry include globalization, infrastructure issues, marketing, security concerns, and taxation. The COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the industry, with an estimated loss of $100 billion and over 120 million tourism jobs at risk globally.