No slowdown yet, but inflation and El Niño are risks: ITC's Sanjiv PuriITC Chairman Sanjiv Puri revealed plans for a Rs 20,000 crore investment over the medium term, including hotel expansion. He highlighted st...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
ITC bulking up with products rich in protein and fibre: Sanjiv Puri“India is also a protein-deficient market. We already have offerings such as high-protein atta, soya chunks and protein shakes, and we will...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.29 AM IST
Nagrasu gurdwara crisis enters 4th day: Army deployed, drones monitoring; here's what's happeningA tense standoff at Uttarakhand's Nagrasu Gurdwara entered its fourth day as Nihang Sikhs, armed with traditional weapons, continue to dema...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Russia's premier geopolitical platform launched in Moscow with focus on regional conflictsMoscow is hosting the 12th 'Primakov Readings' forum, coinciding with IMEMO's 70th anniversary. Over 400 global experts are debating a "Wor...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Should long term investors bet on Waterways Leisure IPO?Ocean cruise operator Waterways Leisure Tourism is set to raise ₹585 crore for expansion and lease payments. Despite operating a single ves...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.18 AM IST
Srinagar cafe serves Bun Maska, Irani chai with a side of FIFA World CupDowntown Srinagar's Irani Cafe is buzzing with football fever, screening FIFA World Cup matches nightly. A couple, an aeronautical engineer...
22 Jun, 2026, 10.12 PM IST
Vedanta Aluminium set for largecap upgrade in H2 CY26; power, oil & gas arms may turn smallcapsVedanta Aluminium is likely to be upgraded to the large-cap category in AMFI’s H2 CY26 semi-annual reshuffle, while Vedanta Power, Oil & Ga...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Smaller cities power India’s corporate travel surgeCorporate travel in India is increasingly shifting towards smaller cities, with nearly 60% of bookings now originating from or heading to t...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
West Asia conflict may pressure hospitality occupancy, warns ICRA; FY27 estimate at 72-74%Hospitality sector occupancy is projected at 66-68% for early FY27, rising to 72-74% for the full year, according to ICRA. However, prolong...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Samantha Ruth Prabhu's sister-in-law says actress, who she imagined needed 'five-star hotel', did a 'five-star job' of becoming family. Recalls her washing dishes and caring for her at 3 amSamantha Ruth Prabhu's sister-in-law, Sheetal Nidimoru, recently shared touching stories about the actress' kindness and down-to-earth natu...
21 Jun, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
Come inside Iran's World Cup hotel in Mexico, where fans turn up to cheerDespite political hurdles and visa issues forcing Iran's World Cup team to relocate to Tijuana, Mexico, a jubilant atmosphere surrounds the...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Hotel chains unfazed despite geopolitical shocks, high fuel costsHotel chains in India are reporting double-digit revenue growth in the April–June quarter despite geopolitical tensions, higher fuel costs ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
"They are not Japanese, predominantly Pakistani Muslim rape gangs": Rupert Lowe reignites UK Grooming Gang inquiry debateBritish MP Rupert Lowe has reignited debate over grooming gangs, challenging the term "Asian grooming gangs" and calling them "Pakistani Mu...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
DS Group to launch Marriott International’s W Hotels brand in Delhi NCRDS Group is launching a 200-room W Hotels property in Delhi NCR in 2027, investing Rs 400 crore. This expansion increases their hospitality...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.12 PM IST
DS Group to hike investment in hospitality segment to Rs 1,500 cr: Vice-Chairman Rajiv KumarDS Group is boosting its hospitality investment to Rs 1,500 crore. The conglomerate plans to double its room count ahead of its 2029 target...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
FIFA 2026: Hotel boom fails to kick off as overseas demand hit by migration rules, ticket prices, airfaresIndian-origin hoteliers in the US report subdued international interest for the football World Cup, citing stricter immigration policies, h...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
It's destination India for weddings this seasonIndian hotels are experiencing a significant rise in wedding bookings this year. This growth is driven by a preference for domestic celebra...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.05 AM IST