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...
22 Dec, 2025, 02.43 PM IST
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...
02 Feb, 2025, 11.42 AM IST
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...
03 Oct, 2024, 10.29 AM IST
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...
10 Sep, 2024, 10.33 PM IST
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...
01 Jul, 2023, 01.07 PM IST
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...
31 May, 2023, 04.09 PM IST
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...
02 Feb, 2023, 12.25 AM IST
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...
01 Feb, 2023, 07.04 PM IST
Five foreign vacations you can take under Rs 1 lakh eachWith a series of smart decisions regarding booking of flights and hotels, you will be able to fit your foreign trip into the Rs 1 lakh budg...
03 Jul, 2018, 11.24 AM IST
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.
01 Jan, 2018, 06.16 PM IST
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...
04 Dec, 2017, 06.45 PM IST
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.
26 Aug, 2015, 04.42 AM IST
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’...
08 May, 2015, 09.04 AM IST
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...
20 Jun, 2013, 08.15 PM IST
- 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...
29 May, 2012, 03.57 PM IST
- Indian tourists pack bags for exotic, offbeat locales
All domestic low-cost carriers (LCCs) are also expecting 100% load factor around Christmas and New Year’s eve. Many airlines are deploying ...
16 Dec, 2007, 12.37 AM IST
- 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...
23 Sep, 2006, 02.20 AM IST