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Indian travelers on the lookout for new international destinations in 2026

From Vietnam to Spain, Indian travellers in 2026 are chasing new destinations and personalised experiences, with Gen Z driving event-led trips around concerts, festivals and global sports

Updated On: 16 Jan 2026 | 12:02 AM IST

Proptech firms see sustained investor interest amid deeper adoption

India's proptech sector is scaling fast as startups shift to profitable, tech-led models, drawing investor interest and reshaping how real estate is bought, built and managed

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 11:57 PM IST

'India's electronics sector moving towards strategic indispensability'

An MNC presentation weighs India's position while pointing out that the world is 'now dependent' on Chinese supply chain

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 11:39 PM IST

Budget 2026: Here are key challenges in electronics & semiconductor sector

Electronics & SemicIndia's electronics and semiconductor ambitions face hurdles such as high capital costs, talent gaps and weak value-chain presence

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 11:24 PM IST

NPCIL to revise existing tender for nuclear reactors under SHANTI regime

NPCIL is revising its Bharat Small Reactors tender and extending timelines after the SHANTI Act opened India's nuclear power sector to private participation

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 11:08 PM IST

Maharashtra tops DPIIT-recognised startups; nearly 100,000 led by women

As Startup India completes 10 years, DPIIT data shows over 2.07 lakh recognised startups, rising women leadership and Maharashtra leading India's fast-growing startup ecosystem

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

Results preview: Alcobev industry growth may have cooled in Q3FY26

JM Financial estimates revenue growth of the industry at about 6.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the quarter, a sharp decline from the strong momentum seen over the past year

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 10:42 PM IST

Budget 2026-27: Miners for removal of export duty on low-grade bauxite

Sector seeks tax concessions and government-backed protection against geopolitical risks abroad

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 10:42 PM IST

Telcos push I&B ministry for fresh D2M tech assessment: What they want

Indian telcos have urged the I&B Ministry to restart the technical evaluation of direct-to-mobile technology, calling for broader standards-setting and consultation involving all stakeholders

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Pilots' body FIP serves legal notice to AAIB over Ahmedabad crash probe

AAIB also said that under the rules, the investigator can require such a witness to furnish or produce information or evidence or to answer or return to any inquiries he thinks fit to make

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 10:26 PM IST

Coal ministry signs development agreements with DVC for three blocks

The three projects are expected to create around 66,248 direct and indirect employment opportunities, fostering livelihood generation and regional development in the coal-bearing areas

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 9:20 PM IST

High compliance costs, capital gaps drag manufacturing growth: Assocham

Business leaders have urged the government to take measures to boost domestic manufacturing and strengthen the 'Make in India' initiative in the Budget 2026-27

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 8:15 PM IST

Eutelsat OneWeb LEO satellite powers Indian Navy's Project Kaundinya voyage

Eutelsat's OneWeb LEO satellite network provided real-time connectivity for the Indian Navy's INSV Kaundinya during its maritime heritage expedition to Oman

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 7:19 PM IST

Stepping Up: How homegrown sneakers are redefining India's footwear scene

Indian consumers are increasingly choosing homegrown sneaker brands over global labels, drawn by better comfort, local design relevance, sustainability and value-for-money pricing

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 6:36 PM IST

Engine damage may disrupt Air India's A350 flights, airline warns

The damage to the airplane occurred as it was taxiing in dense fog in New Delhi, the carrier said. It did not disclose further details on the foreign object or the routes that could be affected

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 5:57 PM IST

Scrap OID cess on pre-NELP, nomination blocks: Oil sector's Budget plea

OID cess, levied under the Oil Industries (Development) Act, 1974, was converted from a specific rate to an ad-valorem levy of 20 per cent from March 1, 2016

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 5:55 PM IST

Business deals worth ₹500 cr expected at India Food Expo 2026 in Lucknow

Uttar Pradesh aims to cement its status as a food processing hub, with ₹500 crore business deals expected at the three-day India Food Expo 2026 in Lucknow

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 4:07 PM IST

BHEL begins supply of Vande Bharat train transformers from Jhansi unit

BHEL, in a statement, said the supply of underslung traction transformers for the prestigious Vande Bharat Sleeper Train project is a significant milestone in its 'Make in India' initiatives

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 3:42 PM IST

2025 best year for Indian cinema since pandemic despite lower footfalls

India's box office crossed ₹13,000 crore in 2025 as ticket prices surged and regional cinema surprised, even as overall footfalls slipped

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 12:23 AM IST

10-minute delivery promise fades for consumers, riders see no change

Delivery workers say companies have not communicated any changes to timelines or incentives, even as quick-commerce platforms remove 10-minute delivery claims from consumer-facing apps

Updated On: 15 Jan 2026 | 12:21 AM IST