India's factory growth stays sluggish in April amid war-led soaring costs, PMI showsIndia's manufacturing growth saw a slight uptick in April, reaching 54.7, but remained near a four-year low due to weak domestic demand and...
04 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Child enrichment can cost Rs 1 lakh/year: Here’s how to fund your child’s preschool activity classes—from dance, music to phonicsFrom phonics to piano, music to drama, activity classes for pre-schoolers are growing fast—and so is the cost of raising a well-rounded chi...
27 Apr, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
H-1B selection rate rises; VC IPO windfall in 2025There is a notable rise in H-1B selection rates, even as the number of petitions decreases. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
01 Apr, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Wise launches multi-currency travel card in India as outbound travel hits new highWise has launched its multi-currency travel card in India. This comes as Indian outbound travel reaches new heights. Overseas spending is a...
08 Dec, 2025, 11.42 AM IST
These international destinations are about to get costlier for touristsTravellers heading abroad in 2026 face new tourist taxes. Countries like Thailand, Japan, Norway, Greece, Italy, and Spain are implementing...
09 Nov, 2025, 12.10 PM IST
Toll collection surges 26% to ₹7,053 cr in AugustIndia's toll collection reached ₹7,052.91 crore in August, the second-highest ever, driven by the annual toll pass, increased freight movem...
03 Sep, 2025, 12.45 AM IST
Netflix hikes plan prices by up to 43%. Check country, new rate, and other detailsNetflix has increased its subscription prices in Australia by approximately 10%, marking the second price hike in just over a year. The Sta...
12 Aug, 2025, 09.28 AM IST
A Chinese man was rescued twice from Mount Fuji in four days, here’s the reasonA 27-year-old Chinese student risked his life twice to retrieve a lost phone on Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak. Despite a previous rescue...
30 Apr, 2025, 09.25 AM IST
Climbing Mount Fuji in Japan will now require a $27 fee & a testStarting this summer, hikers on Mount Fuji’s four main trails will face a 4,000 yen ($27) entry fee to address overcrowding and environment...
24 Mar, 2025, 02.10 PM IST
Nepal ends solo expeditions on Mount Everest, other 8000-metre peaksNepal has implemented new regulations requiring one mountain guide for every two climbers on peaks above 8,000 meters, including Mt Everest...
05 Feb, 2025, 05.51 PM IST
Nepal hikes Mount Everest climbing fee to USD 15,000Kathmandu has raised Mount Everest permit fees by up to 36% to address garbage pollution and enhance revenue. New regulations include manda...
23 Jan, 2025, 10.09 AM IST
Why climbing Mount Everest will get more expensive this year. Know the costNepal has announced a 36% hike in Mount Everest climbing permit fees, raising the cost from $11,000 to $15,000 for the first time in nearly...
22 Jan, 2025, 06.34 PM IST
Nepal sharply hikes permit fee for Everest climbersNepal will increase Mount Everest climbing fees by more than 35% for the first time in nearly a decade. The new permit fee will be $15,000,...
22 Jan, 2025, 12.30 PM IST
Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit touristsPark rangers on Japan's Mount Fuji launched this year's climbing season before sunrise, implementing new trail fees and capping daily hiker...
01 Jul, 2024, 12.43 PM IST
HDFC Bank moves ahead of rivals in garnering depositsBajaj Finance also said its assets climbed more than a fourth in the quarter that saw a record increase in its customer base. HDFC Bank's d...
05 Jan, 2023, 06.07 AM IST
I-banks rake in decade-high $611mn on IPO, M&A waveFees earned by big investment banks and boutique advisory firms in India rose to $611 million (over Rs 4,500 crore) in the first nine month...
21 Oct, 2021, 07.19 AM IST
Why the only thing tougher than climbing Mt Everest is raising the fund for itThe cost of climbing the Everest starts from the time you start training 12-18 months before the climb. One cannot do it without being phys...
28 May, 2019, 05.44 PM IST