India may be better known as an exporting nation whose shrimp sector hogged the lime light last week, but its five-star hotels are serving seafood to a growing number of consumers who are demanding more international cuisine.

Out of the 1.2 billion Indians, six million of the country’s households are considered to be “rich” and spend more than $28 billion (€38.1 billion) per year, making India the world's 12th biggest consumer market.

Dining out in high-end and five-star restaurants is a popular trend among India's swish sets, and the potential for selling premium seafood is a lucrative one.

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