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Indian hospitality and travel sector sees surge in institutional capital

Institutional investors are increasing exposure to India's travel and hospitality sector, with deals like Warburg Pincus-Lemon Tree signalling confidence in asset-light growth and tourism demand

Professional courage must be rooted in competence: Nooyi to young women

At a Delhi fireside chat, Indra Nooyi urges young women to prioritise financial security, build courage rooted in competence, and rely on mentorship and sisterhood

Q4FY26 will be the best ever for Hindustan Zinc, says CEO Arun Misra

Hindustan Zinc's CEO says record Q3 profit is structurally sustainable, driven by low costs and rising silver recoveries, while cash will fund growth, not dividends

AI deals keeping pipeline steady, says LTIMindtree CEO Venu Lambu

LTIMindtree sees strong growth visibility as a robust pipeline of renewals and AI-native deals spills into next fiscal, even amid an unchanged macro environment

A Short History of the Gaza Strip: Anne Irfan's book traces roots of crisis

Gaza, the city, is as old as the Old Testament in which it finds a mention. Gaza, the modern-day strip, was born in 1948, its fate entwined with the establishment and expansion of Israel

Datanomics: Gaza trapped in poverty as Donald Trump opens peace panel

India has been invited to join the proposed Gaza Peace Board as the Israel-Palestine conflict devastates Gaza and the West Bank, with collapsing incomes, rising poverty and record unemployment

Americans pay the bulk of tariffs on Indian exports, finds study

Indian exporters did not cut prices after the US imposed 50% tariffs, instead reducing volumes, leaving American consumers to bear most of the tariff burden, a Kiel study finds

India's oil bill plunges 8.5% in December amid falling crude prices

The country benefited from lower crude oil prices, driven by an oversupplied global market and subdued demand conditions

Kerala plans India's 1st 'State bacterium' to boost good microbes

Kerala is set to become India's first state to name a 'state bacterium', aiming to boost awareness, conservation, and innovation around beneficial microbes

Lodha signs MoU with Maharashtra to invest ₹1 trn in data centre park

The developer said the additional investment will support a 2.5 GW green integrated data centre park in the Mumbai region, expected to create over 16,000 jobs and host global players

NIM to face downward pressure in Q4, says South Indian Bank MD & CEO

South Indian Bank expects loan growth above 12% by shifting focus from corporate lending to retail, MSME and agriculture, while margins face short-term pressure amid rate cuts

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

More gains for Hindustan Zinc depend on volume, LME price trajectory

Mined metal production for Q3 was 270 kilotonnes (kt) (247 kt in Q2), up 9 per cent quarter-on-quarter

Budget 2026-27: Mutual fund industry seeks capital gains relief

Urges Centre to roll back recent tax changes on debt schemes

Fair wages (schedules or tips) for gig workers in India's economy?

As gig workers protest pay and conditions, platforms, consumers, policymakers must rethink convenience, tipping culture and humane work practices to ensure growth does not come at the cost of dignity

Can the Union Budget 2026-27 unveil a low debt-deficit path to growth?

The forthcoming Budget could think of maintaining public capital expenditure at 3% so that domestic resources are available for private investments

Co-borrowers must be co-owners and contribute to EMIs to claim tax benefits

The deduction claimed must be in proportion to their ownership share and actual EMI contribution

LTIMindtree shares slide 7% as near-term margin pressures worry investors

Strong deal wins fail to calm near-term worries

Unpaid highway tolls to block fitness certificate, NOC for vehicles

As per the provisions, an NOC for transfer of ownership or transfer of a vehicle from one state to another will not be granted until any unpaid user fee is cleared

UAE deal offers timely financial backstop as foreign investors pull out

A short visit by UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed has resulted in investment plans linked to GIFT City and infrastructure, offering a confidence boost amid sustained foreign fund outflows