Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
17 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
LPG domestic cylinder prices increased amid petrol-diesel price hike buzz and PM Modi's alert? Check latest rate in your cityLPG 14.2 kg cylinder gas price: Domestic LPG cylinder prices remain steady across Indian cities, contrasting with the buzz around potential...
11 May, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
India medical tourism slips below pre-Covid peak amid geopolitics, visa delays and rising Asian competitionIndia's medical tourism is facing challenges. Arrivals have dropped significantly below pre-Covid levels. Geopolitical tensions and visa de...
18 Apr, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Volkswagen group eyeing 5% market share in India before turn of decade: SAVWIPL MD & CEOVolkswagen Group aims for a 5 percent market share in India by 2030. Alternative fuel technologies will be crucial for this growth. The com...
09 Apr, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Will hold meeting to review COVID-19 curbs: Maha govt to HCThe restriction on travel on public transport, including local trains, for the unvaccinated was included in the circular. Mithiborwala said...
23 Mar, 2022, 05.59 PM IST
Mumbai logs highest-ever 15,166 new COVID-19 casesAt 15,166, Mumbai has recorded the all-time high COVID-19 cases in a day since the outbreak of the pandemic in March 2020. On Tuesday, the ...
05 Jan, 2022, 08.55 PM IST
From malls to markets, Omicron curbs are beginning to biteMaharashtra, Delhi, Karnataka, Haryana, Gujarat and West Bengal are among states that have announced restrictions to curb the spread of Cov...
29 Dec, 2021, 06.36 AM IST
Mall developers continue with expansion plans as retail operations witness steady post-Covid recoveryIndia’s organized retail space stock expected to reach 82 million sq ft over the next two years until 2023 from latest figure of 64.3 milli...
07 Oct, 2021, 02.21 PM IST
Maharashtra easing of restrictions: Thane, Navi Mumbai in category 2Category 2 is for cities and districts where the positivity rate is five per cent and oxygen bed occupancy is 25% to 40%, while category 3 ...
07 Jun, 2021, 09.58 AM IST
Maharashtra unlocks with a five level restriction planThe fresh, ‘five-level lockdown plan’ will come into effect from Monday and will be based on the positivity rate and occupancy of beds in e...
05 Jun, 2021, 09.05 AM IST
Stricter curbs in Mumbai if heavy traffic continues: Maharashtra CMMumbai will have to be put under stricter curbs if such a situation continues, the CM said while speaking in suburban Bandra at the inaugur...
31 May, 2021, 04.19 PM IST
Mumbai: BMC allows 24x7 e-commerce, food delivery servicesThe new directive from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reverses a recent Maharashtra government order restricting all such del...
08 Apr, 2021, 04.48 AM IST
In fresh set of restrictions, here's what is allowed and what is shut in MaharashtraThe restrictions were announced after chief minister Uddhav Thackeray held a Cabinet meeting. The chief minister had warned that if the gri...
05 Apr, 2021, 11.34 AM IST
For India’s big cities, it’s a very huffy new yearRules in Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and other metros affected business for clubs, pubs, hotels and restaurants, as well as individuals who ha...
01 Jan, 2021, 08.00 AM IST
Mumbai's famous dabbawalas and consulates staff can now travel in local trainsDabbawalas, the famous lunch-box carriers in Mumbai, last month said there was never a six-month break in the "130 -year-old history of the...
07 Oct, 2020, 12.48 PM IST
Lockdown 5.0 Maharashtra Guidelines: Shops, markets allowed to open on odd-even basisactivities like morning walks, cycling will be allowed.Self.
31 May, 2020, 06.39 PM IST
Maharashtra stays firm, no easing of lockdown for Mumbai & PuneWith the lockdown extended till May 17, there are 14 districts which are red zones, including Greater Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane, Palghar a...
03 May, 2020, 04.50 PM IST