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2025 became a year of highs and headwinds for Indian travel industry

Next year will open with concerts by American rock band Linkin Park and singer John Mayer in January in Bengaluru and Mumbai, followed by the month-long ICC Men's T20 cricket World Cup starting in Feb

Restaurants brace for quieter New Year's Eve amid gig workers' strike plan

Eateries say delivery disruptions on Christmas hurt sales in key markets and worry a planned New Year's Eve strike by gig workers could deepen losses despite platform assurances

CSR spending of 183 CPSEs surged 31% to record ₹6,437 crore in FY25

CSR spending by 183 CPSEs rose to a record Rs 6,437 crore in FY25 even as their net profit fell 9.6 per cent, with most outlay going to health, sanitation and poverty alleviation

Kalinganagar's grim anniversary: Progress evident, but unease persists

Once known for controversial land acquisition, the Kalinganagar industrial unit in Odisha now accounts for as much as 20% of approved new investments in the state. But for many locals, unease persists

China's grip on critical mineral refining continues, says WEF report

WEF says efforts to diversify critical mineral refining away from China are falling short, leaving supply chains exposed as demand rises from EVs, data centres and power grids

Active small business loans rise; total credit exposure hits ₹46 trillion

Aggregate small business credit exposure has reached Rs 46 trillion, an increase of 16 per cent as of September 30, a report said.

Govt amends Colliery Control Rules to ease opening coal, lignite mines

Government has amended the Colliery Control Rules to remove the CCO's prior permission for opening coal and lignite mines, aiming to cut delays and simplify approvals

Govt to prioritise steel output, raw material security as 2030 target nears

According to steel ministry data, India's steel output capacity rose from 97 MT in 2012-13 to 138 MT in 2017-18, and has since expanded steadily with significant brownfield and greenfield investments

India's water scarcity, state laws creating risks for beverage giants

India bars liquor movement across state borders without permits, forcing companies to set up production in each state despite water scarcity

Retailers ramp up women hiring as sector reshapes frontline teams

The gender gap is widest in FMCG feet-on-street sales, where demanding travel, tough targets, low pay and poor facilities keep women below 5 per cent

New ship recycling rules kick in as India aligns with Hong Kong Convention

According to sector watchers, ship recycling and dismantling is getting increasingly concentrated in South Asia, with countries such as India and Bangladesh taking the lead

Mid-term exits by independent directors at highest level since 2017

Many from companies with less than ₹100 crore in mcap

Just 1 in 4 MSME pharma units set for GMP transition as deadline nears

Firms not complying with norms risk shutdowns once inspections begin next year

Centrally funded infra projects see 21% cost jump in Oct as overruns mount

Among large infrastructure ministries (as per project count), the Ministry of Railways recorded a 17.8 per cent increase over original costs

China starts issuing licenses to import rare earth magnets into India

China has begun clearing export licences for rare earth magnets to India, easing supply disruptions for automakers and EV makers after months of delays caused by trade curbs

India to assume Kimberley Process Chairmanship from Jan 1 for third time

During its tenure, India will focus on strengthening governance and compliance, advancing digital certification and traceability

Moderation at home, momentum at work: 2025 a mixed bag for realty sector

India's real estate market saw residential sales moderate in 2025, while commercial leasing and investments hit record highs, making it a year of contrast and consolidation

Indians chase adventure tourism, bookings log double-digit growth in 2025

Indians are increasingly chasing experiences, with adventure tourism bookings recording high single-digit to double-digit growth in 2025 across age groups and destinations

India entered semiconductors late but will soon start exporting: Amit Shah

Speaking at the Abhyudaya Madhya Pradesh Growth Summit, he praised the BJP government in the state for the registration of 4.57 lakh MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) in just one year

Over 55K tourists likely to visit Rajasthan for New Year celebrations

Tourism experts estimate that during the December-January period, tourism-related business is expected to touch over ₹500 crore