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Rupee's descent in 2025: How it impacted overseas education, foreign travel and international investmentsStudents studying abroad and their parents have had to stretch their budgets this year, while international travellers have seen their last...
Budget 2025: 9 things you should know before your next shopping spreeRecent reductions proposed in Budget 2025 in customs duties will lower the costs of imported goods. Jewelry, furniture, MacBook Pros, motor...
More Indians want to get away this festive seasonIncreasing numbers of Indians are planning festive and holiday trips this year, leading airlines and travel companies to offer special pack...
Overseas travel pushes international recharge packs for telecom companiesInternational recharge packs for telecom cos have surged due to increased overseas travel. Data consumption per person has risen from 500 M...
ICC Cricket World Cup means brisk business for IndiaThe upcoming Men's Cricket World Cup in India is expected to have a positive impact on various businesses. The hospitality sector, hit hard...
You have to pay more for foreign tour packages from July 1, 2023: How to book smartly to save betterIf you are buying a foreign tour package from a travel agent, you have to pay a tax collection at source (TCS) of 20% from July 1, 2023. Bu...
Budget 2023: Be ready to shell out more for that dream trip abroadThe increase in TCS on overseas tour packages will put domestic operators at a disadvantage, said MakeMyTrip group CEO Rajesh Magow. “It wi...
Overseas tour packages could get costlier for travellersTravel Agents Association of India (TAAI) president Jyoti Mayal said she was shocked that instead of abolishing it, the government had rais...
Your trip to Dubai set to get costlier from next yearIndia is the number one international tourist source market for Dubai, according to Dubai Tourism department's official numbers.
Hidden benefit of GST: Indian tax professionals in high demand in GulfBusinesses in the Gulf countries are seeking Indian chartered accountants as the governments there plan to levy a value-added tax (VAT) fro...
With more bang for the buck after rupee’s fall, tourists inflows may rise by 15-20%India has become a more attractive destination as foreign tourists stand to save 5-10% on travel in the country, industry executives said.
As Modi government's first anniversary approaches, are markets headed for an inflection point?FPIs have dumped stocks worth almost Rs 6,500 cr so far in May and about Rs 1,100 cr in April (excluding the Sun Pharma block deals). That’...
Travel companies hawk tourist spots with stable currenciesWith the recent plunge in the rupee against the dollar risking demand for outbound travel, tour companies are offering attractive packages ...
Middle-class Indians hit hard by rupee's fall: SurveyAs the Re slumps to new lows, the country's middle class has been forced to cut back on eating out, buying branded products or new cars, st...
- Rupee falll makes domestic tourism more attractive
Sliding rupee makes overseas travel 15-30% costlier, local hotspots have become favoured destinations for most Indian tourists this holiday...
- World financial crisis stalks global air carriers
Over the last 6 months about three dozen strong players have stopped or suspended operations including Italy's Alitalia. Top 10 airports | ...
- HFCs may have to hike rates as NHB refinance costs more
The National Housing Bank (NHB), the apex body for promoting and regulating housing finance companies (HFCs), has increased its refinance r...