[ad_1] MUMBAI: Tourist visa applications for summer 2025 have witnessed an unprecedented 68% increase compared to the previous year, according to recent data from visa processing platform Atlys. This dramatic surge reflects a fundamental shift in how Indians view international travel, with vacation plans becoming a lifestyle priority rather than a luxury, it said.The platform…
[ad_1] MUMBAI: Low-cost carrier IndiGo has launched two flights connecting beach destinations to cities, with the first launch happening this past weekend with flights from Mumbai to Seychelles and the other on set to happen on April 1 when the airline will have direct flights connecting Bhubaneshwar and Goa.The flight to Goa from the east…
[ad_1] Tesla sales in the European Union dropped sharply in the first two months of the year, as Elon Musk’s politics and outdated models may be driving consumers away.According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), Tesla’s new registrations declined by 49 percent to 19,046 units in the first two months compared to the previous…
[ad_1] Mahila Samman Savings Certificate scheme maintains strict eligibility criteria, permitting only women and girls to participate. (AI image) Mahila Samman Savings Certificate is a government-endorsed post office small savings scheme created exclusively for women and girls, offering them a reliable and beneficial investment avenue. This initiative, introduced to strengthen financial inclusion and women’s economic…
[ad_1] This is an AI-generated image, used for representational purposes only. (Picture credit: DALL-E) The Australian government has unveiled its 2025-26 federal budget, focusing on cost-of-living relief, tax cuts, and support for households, students and businesses.With a general election approaching, Australia’s treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced several measures aimed at easing financial pressure on Australians while…
[ad_1] WTO data indicates the U.S. trade-weighted average tariff stands at 2.2%, whilst India’s is 12. (AI image) India is willing to reduce tariffs on over 50% of American imports valued at $23 billion during the initial stage of a trade agreement under negotiation between the two countries, two government officials told Reuters. This significant…
[ad_1] Three-year SIPs achieved a maximum return of 42.1% annually, whilst experiencing significant depreciation of up to 64.70% in the worst scenarios during this period. (AI image) Planning to invest in small cap mutual funds? For optimal protection against losses in small-cap mutual funds, investors should maintain Systematic Investment Plans (SIPs) for a minimum duration…
[ad_1] MUMBAI: The Payments Council of India (PCI) which represents digital payments companies has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking introduction of merchant discount rate (MDR) on UPI transactions and RuPay debit cards. The industry body has sought an MDR of 0.3% on UPI transactions only for large merchants and a nominal MDR on…
[ad_1] Ajit Mishra of Religare Broking notes that the market’s renewed strength stems from FII buying. (AI image) Stock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, continued to rally for the 7th straight session on Tuesday. While BSE Sensex surged over 650 points, Nifty50 went above 23,800. At 10:10 AM, BSE…
[ad_1] South Korea’s Hyundai has unveiled a massive $20 billion investment in US manufacturing, including a $5 billion steel plant in Louisiana, marking the company’s first steel production facility in the country. The announcement was made on Monday at the White House, alongside US President Donald Trump, Hyundai chairman Euisun Chung, and Louisiana governor Jeff…
