India: primary language is Hindi and many regional languages — English is widely spoken, especially in cities and tourist areas.
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The primary language in India is Hindi and many regional languages.
English is widely spoken, especially in cities and tourist areas. Widely used in business, education, and by anyone in the tourism industry — though English fluency varies significantly by region and by individual.
Learning "hello," "please," "thank you," "excuse me," and "the check please" in the local language goes a long way anywhere, including India — locals consistently appreciate the effort.
It's rarely necessary given how widely English is understood in India, but it doesn't hurt to have one as a backup.