Forget stocks, you can now profit from Mumbai rains! Here's how NCDEX's unique weather futures workNCDEX has launched India’s first exchange-traded weather derivative contract, RAINMUMBAI, allowing traders and businesses to hedge against ...
21 May, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Indians may be roaming closer to home because of a war far awayIndia Tourism Sector and Iran War: Prime Minister Modi's call to curb foreign travel for a year aims to boost domestic tourism, conserve fo...
19 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Wealth creation is also about ignoring noise on the street: 15 mid- and small-cap stocks from different sectors which fit the billIn the April 2022-September 2024 bull market, every management appeared capable. Margins expanded, working capital looked manageable, capit...
10 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Why is the UAE, OPEC’s third-largest oil producer, leaving OPEC? Will Iraq or Kuwait leave next, and what it means for oil prices and the cartel’s futureWhy is UAE leaving OPEC, will Iraq or Kuwait leave next? Nearly 3.5 million barrels per day are now at stake. The Organization of the Petro...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
International travel demand from India drops as West Asia tensions and weak rupee drive up costsIndian summer travel abroad faces higher costs. Tour packages are up 20-25%. West Asia conflict fuels oil prices and airfares. A weaker rup...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Gujarati travellers cut back on travel plans amid geopolitical uncertainty, expected market volatilityGujarati travelers are pausing travel plans. Uncertainty from the US-Israel-Iran conflict and stock market dips are causing caution. Advanc...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Global tensions have failed to deter demand for travel: Hyatt Asia Pacific Prez David UdellTravel demand remains strong globally, with people rerouting trips instead of cancelling. This benefits Asia Pacific markets. Hyatt sees su...
10 Apr, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Indians are changing travel plans amid global disruptions; Thailand, Sri Lanka, Japan see surge in bookingsShort- and medium-haul destinations like Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Japan are seeing a rise in demand.
30 Mar, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Karnataka eyes Japan partnership for smart city solutions in BengaluruKarnataka is set to partner with Japan for smart city development in Bengaluru. Japanese firms will help design and implement solutions for...
18 Mar, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
Karnataka taps Japan for Bengaluru smart city developmentKarnataka plans to explore collaboration with Japan on smart city initiatives in Bengaluru. The proposed model will enable Japanese compani...
18 Mar, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Japan to triple departure tax for foreign visitors from July 2026Japan will make overseas travel more expensive from July 2026. The departure tax will triple to ¥3,000 per person. This move aims to manage...
09 Jan, 2026, 11.51 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
Japan aims to attract digital nomads to ease its over-tourism woesJapan is actively attracting digital nomads to combat overtourism in popular cities like Tokyo and Kyoto. By promoting "workcations" with s...
26 Oct, 2025, 01.56 PM IST
Kyoto to introduce Japan’s highest-ever hotel tax from March 2026Kyoto will implement Japan's highest hotel tax in March 2026, with luxury stays potentially costing an additional 10,000 yen per night. Thi...
08 Oct, 2025, 02.16 PM IST
Sara Tendulkar appointed brand ambassador for $130 mn Australian tourism campaignAustralia is launching a new tourism campaign. It is worth $130 million. The campaign is named 'Come and Say G'day'. Sachin Tendulkar's dau...
04 Aug, 2025, 10.41 AM IST
Freshworks ties up with OrangeOne Corp for Japanese expansionFreshworks is on a spree expanding in the Asia-Pacific region, too, doubling its customer base in the region over the last two years.
06 Jun, 2019, 02.11 PM IST
Travel buzz: Kerala to start hop-on, hop-off boat serviceInitially, it was planned to start with three 25-seater AC boats for hop-on hop-off services at Kochi heritage site.
25 Jul, 2014, 05.52 PM IST