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Tipping in India

Tipping customary

Traditionally little tipping, but about 10% is now common at sit-down restaurants.

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

Restaurants

5-15%

Sources differ on how common it is: 5-10% at sit-down and upscale restaurants is the safe range; Lonely Planet suggests 10-15%.

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

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Public holidays in India

Sources

Every line above is backed by at least two of these. Researched 2026-10-05. Customs shift, so treat amounts as a guide.

  1. Wikipedia: List of tipping customs by country

  2. Wikivoyage: India

  3. Lonely Planet: Tipping in Asia

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