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Short-haul destinations in Asia continue to attract Indian travellers despite a decline in long-distance travel since summer due to geopolitical issues. Countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal maintain their appeal, according to travel firms.“While travellers have considered delaying or postponing plans, Southeast Asia has emerged as a go-to destination…

Whilst conditions appear favourable for small-cap growth, success will depend on careful analysis and selective investment choices. (AI image) India’s equity market appears set for a significant transformation as it enters the latter half of 2025. The first half of 2025 witnessed the Sensex climb approximately 8%, displaying notable strength in large-cap shares that guided…

Adani Enterprises, the flagship entity of business magnate Gautam Adani, has submitted draft documentation to stock exchanges, outlining plans to secure 10 billion rupees ($117 million) through retail bond offerings, according to Reuters report.The company’s return to the retail bond market comes after its initial debt offering in September 2024, when it successfully gathered 8…

As Canadians gear up for fireworks, backyard barbecues, and community celebrations this Tuesday, July 1, it’s important to know which services and establishments will be open or closed on the Canada Day holiday. Here’s a detailed guide to help you plan your day: Government services Federal and provincial government offices will be closed for the…

Gold price prediction: The holiday-shortened week ahead could see subdued volumes, but volatility may persist depending on economic data and geopolitical updates. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices have been trading lower as geopolitical tensions ease and demand for safe haven assets falls. However, the downside has been capped by a weaker US…

Asian equity markets showed strength on Monday, buoyed by optimism over US-Canada trade negotiations and sustained demand in the global technology sector. However, gains were tempered by concerns around upcoming US employment data, which weighed on the dollar. Japan’s Nikkei led the region with a 1.6 per cent gain, supported by strong performances in tech…

New Delhi: The finance ministry has asked public sector banks (PSBs) to look at monetising their investment in subsidiaries by listing them at bourses after further scaling up operations so that they realise good return.There are about 15 subsidiaries or joint ventures of PSBs lined up for initial public offering or divestment in medium to…

Bengaluru: Ola has introduced a nationwide flat fee model for its cab-hailing business, allowing drivers to retain 100% of their earnings after paying a fixed daily access charge of Rs 67. This move replaces the long-standing commission structure, where platforms deducted 20%-30% per trip, marking a significant shift in India’s ride-hailing economics.Internally, senior Ola executives…

India’s trade team has extended its stay in Washington to iron out differences as the two sides look to clinch a deal before a July 9 deadline when higher US tariffs are set to kick in, people familiar with the matter said. The in-person negotiations were initially supposed to run through June 27 but were…

New Delhi: Tata Steel said it has received a show cause-cum-demand (SCN) notice from tax authorities over an “alleged irregular availment of input tax credit” amounting to over Rs 1,000 crore between FY19 and FY23. The company said it has already paid a GST of Rs 514,19,36,211 in the normal course of business. Agencies Source…