ITC Hotels MD Anil Chadha NEW DELHI: ITC Hotels’ Thursday reported a 14.8% increase in consolidated revenue at Rs 936 crore this April-June, compared to Rs 816 crore in same period last fiscal. And the hospitality major’s profit rose 36% to Rs 180 crore, up from Rs 133 crore last Q1. The company’s share closed…
NEW DELHI: India is aiming to get 10 crore foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) by 2047, which will contribute 10% to the country’s theme expected GDP of $30 trillion. This is the aim set by Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH), the apex policy body of India’s tourism sector. FAITH chairman Puneet Chhatwal…
During FY2025-26, India’s imports from China reached nearly $132 billion. (PTI photo) Aiming to reduce dependence on imports and overseas supplies, India is looking to give a fresh push to its domestic manufacturing plans. The government is preparing to strengthen domestic manufacturing for products which currently account for imports worth $51 billion, according to sources…
Experts note that the lack of adequate skills is not altogether the problem – it’s the job market. H-1B visa holders returning to India due to layoffs or uncertainties pertaining to the Donald Trump administration’s immigration policies and tighter visa guidelines are facing a harsh reality – jobs back home are not readily available.US technology…
Crude oil prices continued to inch higher for the fourth day straight, staying beyond the $85 per barrel mark, on Thursday. The hike comes as investors react to a fresh escalation in the conflict between the United States and Iran, with concerns mounting over the security of major global energy shipping routes.Around 7 am IST,…
The bigger strategic shift lies in the agreement’s architecture. (AI image) By Agneshwar Sen, Trade Policy Leader, EY IndiaTrade agreements are usually sold through arithmetic: how many tariff lines fall, how much trade may rise, which sector wins and which sector complains. The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), along with the Double Contribution…
Heads or tails? In both cases, it’s Donald Trump. After triggering controversy and legal debate, the US President is finally set to appear on a commemorative $1 coin—making him the first living president to feature on US currency. The US mint has begun producing the new commemorative coin featuring Trump as part of celebrations marking…
India is set to get its first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train on Friday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the train on the Jind–Sonipat section in Haryana, marking a new chapter in the country’s transition towards cleaner transport. India’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trainset is designed to generate its own electricity onboard…
At the global level, Russian crude has served as a stabilising factor for the oil market. (Representative image) Is India facing 100% tariffs from the US for its Russian oil imports? A bipartisan group of US senators on Tuesday introduced a revised bill proposing 100% tariffs on five countries, including India and China, for continuing…
Stock market today: Nifty seen opening steady as Fed rate-cut hopes, DII buying support sentiment Indian equity markets are expected to open on a steady note on Wednesday, with Gift Nifty trading around 24,085, up 43 points, indicating a mildly positive start for benchmark indices. While global market cues remain mixed, investors will continue to…
