business

NITI Aayog outlines reforms to accelerate growth in tourism and hospitality

The recommendations focus on simplifying approvals, expanding accommodation capacity, promoting entrepreneurship, and strengthening coordination to support sustainable development and enhance India's global competitiveness as a destination.

Govt extends customs duty relief on petrochemical imports till July 15

'Trusted partners in India's economic journey': PM Modi salutes Chartered Accountants on CA Day

Apple accelerates software security updates amid rising AI-driven hacking risk

WhatsApp starts global username reservations ahead of full feature rollout

The feature lets users connect without revealing phone numbers and adds an optional security key that controls first-time messages from people using their usernames.

Former Finance Secretary Rajiv Kumar to lead HDFC Bank board as part-time Chairman

His appointment comes after months of interim leadership and is expected to bolster governance, regulatory oversight, and strategic direction at India's largest private sector lender.

India tariff reforms open ‘unlimited opportunity’: Fairfax CEO Prem Watsa

Fairfax Financial Chairman and CEO Prem Watsa has said India’s ongoing tariff and trade reforms will unlock major global investment opportunities, positioning the country as a leading long-term growth market as it moves toward developed economy status by 2047.

Maruti Suzuki teams up with five startups to enhance operations with AI

The collaboration includes battery recycling, multilingual customer support, procurement automation, software development, and brand visibility as part of the company's startup incubation initiative.

Passport fees to increase from July 1, check revised charges

The revised fee structure covers applications in India and abroad, while children below eight and senior citizens above 60 will continue receiving discounts on fresh passports.

Blinkit's Meghalaya expansion hits hurdle as KHADC denies trading license

The council said app-based delivery platforms could hurt thousands of indigenous retailers, prompting the company to suspend its planned launch after failing to secure statutory approvals.