But we think that there is much more scope to exploit that market, not least because by 2050 India will be world's third largest economy behind China and the US.

Britain is currently number six in the league of outbound visitor's destination.

Given that the Commonwealth Games are going to be held in India in 2010, we think the interest in sports tourism that will be generated in India will flow on to the Olympic Games in 2012.

The growth level will rise partly because additional flights and routes are being created at a rapid pace between India and Britain.