‘Big fat Indian weddings’ flagged as a Thai FDI catalyst

‘Big fat Indian weddings’ flagged as a Thai FDI catalyst

HSBC executives (India CEO Hitendra Dave and Thailand CEO Giorgio Gamba) argue Thailand can parlay India’s $ multi-billion-dollar wedding industry into foreign direct investment, not just tourism receipts. Rationale: Thailand’s venues, hospitality, beaches and logistics already attract Indian destination weddings; formalising that pipeline can unlock capital in hospitality, event supply chains, fintech, and clean‑energy manufacturing. Dave cites Thailand’s infrastructure, labour and economic fundamentals while noting India’s macro tailwinds: 7.4% YoY growth (Q1 2025) and a young, affluent population.