Chinese proverb of the day: 'If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a lifetime...' Life lessons on human nature, joy, kindness, and why helping others brings real peaceChinese proverb of the day shares a timeless message about happiness and kindness. The saying explains how short pleasures fade but helping...
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Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran's ability to withstand war and US blockadeIran faces severe economic hardship due to war and US sanctions. Prices for essentials like food and medicine have surged. Job losses and b...
13 May, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu CM: Here's what TVK promised ahead of Assembly pollsTamil actor Vijay's party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has taken charge as Tamil Nadu's new government. Vijay is now the Chief Minister. The ...
10 May, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Adani Airports, MakeMyTrip launch duty-free pre-booking service for international travellersInternational travellers can now pre-book duty-free items before reaching the airport. Adani Airports and MakeMyTrip have partnered to offe...
27 Apr, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Liquor stocks have macro tailwinds, but will FTAs become a problem? 6 liquor stocks with an upside potential of up to 26%Supply chain disruptions caused by the US-Israel-Iran conflict have a second-order impact on several industries. The liquor sector is no ex...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Duty-free shopping in the time of FTAs?Duty-free shopping, once a status symbol for Indian travellers, has lost its allure as liberal import policies and increased travel mean lo...
26 Sep, 2025, 10.44 PM IST
GMR Airports starts operating duty-free shops at Delhi airportGMR Airports has commenced operating duty-free shops at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) from July 28, 2025. As the selec...
28 Jul, 2025, 02.31 PM IST
GMR Airports wins contract for duty-free shops at Kannur International airport in KeralaAs part of its concession agreement signed with Kannur International Airport Ltd (KIAL), the airport arm of the GMR group will finance, dev...
18 Jan, 2020, 05.03 PM IST
One-stop shop: How Delhi Duty Free Services is changing the face of travel retailDelhi Duty Free Services opened its new duty-free shops after renovation at Delhi International Airport's Terminal 3.
31 Jul, 2019, 02.58 PM IST
International passengers need not pay GST at airport 'duty-free' shopsThis means, like exporters, duty-free shops can claim refund from the government for the GST it has paid in procuring goods from manufactur...
03 Jun, 2018, 01.59 PM IST
World's largest duty-free shop opens in ChinaChina International Travel Service Group (CITS) invested 5 billion yuan (about $814 million) in the centre, which is operated by China Duty...
01 Sep, 2014, 07.46 PM IST
Government allows duty-free sale of Indian goods at international airportsThe Government on Thursday allowed tax-free sale of Indian manufactured goods at Duty Free Shops located at international airports for pass...
23 May, 2013, 09.24 PM IST
- Customs nod must for duty-free shops
The finance ministry has clarified that companies planning duty-free shops in the country will need to take a separate clearance from local...
22 Nov, 2008, 12.00 AM IST
- ITDC for duty-free shops at SEZs
India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) will set up duty-free outlets at special economic zones (SEZs) and seaports.
26 Jul, 2007, 02.01 AM IST
- SC to scan Mumbai duty-free shop bids
Bids for allotment of duty free shops at Mumbai International Airport has come under scanner of the Supreme Court.
08 Mar, 2007, 02.19 AM IST
- LVMH to open duty-free shops
After entering the Indian retail sector through foreign direct investment in single rand retail.
13 Jan, 2007, 02.42 AM IST
- Duty-free shopping gets a respite
This new duty-free shopping norm will come into effect from Wednesday midnight.
30 Aug, 2006, 03.00 PM IST