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MUMBAI: Chiefs of India’s consumer companies are seeking more tax cuts, wider measures to put money in the hands of the middle-class and support consumption, which has begun to look up after months of sluggishness but runs the risk of being buffeted by external macro factors. CEOs are also pinning hopes on the Budget to…
NEW DELHI: Realty major DLF and GIC joint venture DCCDL’s rental income rose 18 per cent to Rs 1,412 crore in the December quarter amid strong demand for premium office and retail spaces. DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd (DCCDL) rental income stood at Rs 1,193 crore in the year-ago period, according to DLF’s latest investors…
Taj Mahal, Agra (File photo) MUMBAI: As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, stakeholders across India’s travel, tourism and hospitality sectors are seeking policy continuity, improved financing frameworks and measures to stimulate consumer spending. While domestic travel demand has remained resilient, foreign tourist arrivals are still below earlier peak levels, prompting industry leaders to look to…
Deepika Padukone’s call for an 8-hour work shift has once again pushed the spotlight on long and exhausting work hours in the entertainment industry. As opinions remain divided, veteran actor Kanwarjit Paintal has spoken candidly about how the culture of extended shifts has taken a toll on actors, especially those without star power. ‘We worked…
Canadian actress Tia Bhatia shared childhood photos with Bollywood stars like Aishwarya Rai, SRK, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, and Hrithik Roshan. Fans gush over the nostalgic post, begging her to “spill the tea” on who was nicest. Daughter of Raptors superfan Nav Bhatia, she trained at Lee Strasberg Institute. Canadian actress Tia Bhatia shared old…
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) board on Wednesday voted against Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) demand to relocate the Bangladesh team’s T20 World Cup matches from India to Sri Lanka. ICC released a statement saying the board has decided to stick to the already-published schedule in the ‘absence of any independent security findings’, which…
Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal is stepping down as CEO of parent company Eternal on February 1, 2026, to pursue high-risk, experimental ideas outside the public company. Blinkit CEO Albinder Singh Dhindsa will take over as CEO. Goyal will transition to a non-executive Director and Vice Chairman role, pending shareholder approval, to maintain focus on Eternal’s…
BCB denies January 21 ICC deadline NEW DELHI: The Bangladesh Cricket Board has denied reports that the ICC set a January 21 deadline for a decision on the T20 World Cup. The board says no such date was communicated. It has again asked for its matches to be moved to another venue.BCB director Amzad Hossain…
NEW DELHI: Business sentiment in the economy is high, driven by stronger demand, better profitability expectations and steady investment conditions, according to a CII survey. Domestic demand has increased, with nearly two-thirds of 175 firms surveyed reporting higher demand for July to Sept 2025 and about 72% expecting further improvement in Oct-Dec 2025. More than…
Professionals collaborate amidst a vibrant cityscape during golden hour, symbolizing economic prosperity and dynamic urban expansion. CII’s Business Confidence Index (BCI) climbed to a five-quarter high of 66.5 in the third quarter of FY26, marking the third consecutive quarterly rise and reflecting optimism around demand, profitability and investment conditions, the industry body said on Sunday.Domestic…
