AI in travel: Smarter trips, real connections

AI in travel: Smarter trips, real connections

Travel has always been about more than just getting from point A to B. It’s about discovery, connection, and the stories we bring home. Today, artificial intelligence is quietly transforming...
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Not retiring, just reinventing: Inside India’s silver economy

Not retiring, just reinventing: Inside India’s silver economy

With nearly 1 in 5 Indians set to be over 60 by 2050, the conversation around ageing is shifting from dependency to opportunity. In a recent webinar hosted by the...
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India to remain the fastest-growing economy in FY’26: SBI Report

India to remain the fastest-growing economy in FY’26: SBI Report

India is expected to retain its position as the fastest-growing major economy in FY26, with GDP growth estimated between 6.3% and 6.5%, according to a report by the State Bank...
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Trump’s 50% steel tariff puts US$ 4.56 billion Indian exports at risk

Trump’s 50% steel tariff puts US$ 4.56 billion Indian exports at risk

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sharp increase in tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from 25% to 50%, effective June 4, 2025. Framing the move as a...
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Unlocking agricultural trade potential in an India-US BTA   

Unlocking agricultural trade potential in an India-US BTA  

As India and the United States deepen their strategic and economic partnership, a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) holds significant promise for transforming agri-food trade between the two nations—if crafted strategically....
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NEWS BUZZ

India’s manufacturing PMI slips to 57.6 in May

India’s manufacturing growth slowed in May as the PMI dropped to 57.6, with output and new orders hitting three-month lows


India-Oman FTA deal set to cross the finish Line

India and Oman are close to finalising CEPA, with Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal hinting at an imminent announcement.


Monsoon & infra push to drive construction equipment demand

With above-normal rainfall predicted and continued infrastructure focus, India’s construction equipment industry is poised for strong growth in FY25.

ECONOMY

India's economy

India to remain the fastest-growing economy in FY’26: SBI Report

India is expected to retain its position as the fastest...

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Beyond the 9-to-5: Rise of India’s gig workforce

With an estimated 7 million gig workers in 2021 project...

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Crude oil prices to average US$ 65-70 per barrel in 2025

Crude oil prices are expected to average US$ 65–US$ 7...

TRADE

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Trump’s 50% steel tariff puts US$ 4.56 billion Indian exports at risk

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a shar...

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Court rules Trump tariffs illegal, appeal follows

A U.S. trade court has ruled that President Trump's use...

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India mandates MSDS for hazardous material imports from May 2025

From May 2025, India will enforce a new safety mandate ...

FUTURE ENERGY

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Maharashtra unveils ambitious EV policy to drive sustainable mobility by 2030

In a bold step toward cleaner transportation, the Mahar...

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EV shift reshapes auto components industry

Electric vehicles are reshaping India’s auto componen...

Wind energy

India’s wind sector vows to reach 100 gw capacity by 2030

India’s wind energy sector is advancing toward its 20...

CHOPPER VIEW

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“Smart access and informed farming: A new chapter in rural profitability”

IBT interacted with Parashram Akhare, Founder of Krushi...

“Bridging the pharma-doctor gap with an inclusive, mobile-first solution”

Dr Gunjan Sharma shares insights into the Meshapp's imp...

“When farmers lead, incomes rise by 30%: Grassroots model for ethical food”

IBT interacted with Raj and Divish, the founders of Swa...

From jowar chips to sorghum puffs: How Indian superfoods are going global

IBT interacted with Mr. Karan Korke, Co-founder of The ...

PERSPECTIVES

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India-LAC: Strengthening trade, diplomacy, and collaboration

India’s ties with Latin America and the Caribbean (LA...

Tariffs: race to the bottom or passing fad?

Dr. Manoj Pant analyzes the strategic implications of U...

India’s trade strategy amid global tariff shifts

Dr. Arpita Mukherjee, Professor at ICRIER examines the ...

US tariffs: India should explore ASEAN, EU, Africa, and Latin America

Dr. Nilanjan Banik, Program Chair at Mahindra Universit...

INDUS EXPRESS

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Early monsoon spurs optimism for agriculture and rainfall across India

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced...

How smart summer packaging can boost sales & brand loyalty

As temperatures rise, smart brands are turning up the h...

FSSAI cracks down on fake dairy products: New rules, clear labels

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI...

Egypt’s rising role in global F&B

Egypt’s food and beverage market is undergoing strong...

INDUSTRY

Indian Defence

India’s aerospace ambitions take flight

India moves closer to aerospace self-reliance as Tata a...

Boosting jobs and growth through food processing

India’s food processing sector is growing rapidly, ac...

The chilli paradox: Why India isn’t dominating the global hot sauce market?

India is the spice capital of the world, producing ove...

Auto components sector to achieve 7–9% growth in FY26

India’s auto component industry is projected to grow ...

SERVICES

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Workspace demand pushes rents up across major Indian cities

India’s top cities are seeing a sharp rise in office ...

India’s GCC surge: Fueling growth beyond metros

India is rapidly emerging as the global capital for Glo...

“95% of Indians can’t afford air ambulances, so we built train ICUs”

IBT spoke with Dr. Neeraj Jha, founder and CEO of Hanum...

SEO hiring in 2025: From boom to bottleneck

SEO hiring surged with digital growth and AI, but 2025 ...

STARTUPS & TECH

Travel - Freepik

AI in travel: Smarter trips, real connections

Travel has always been about more than just getting fro...

Banking on agents: How BFSI giants are embracing agentic AI

Agentic AI is set to transform the financial services i...

Google I/O 2025: Smarter search, beam, and Gemini upgrades

At its annual I/O 2025 conference, Google revealed a po...

Navigating complex trade compliance with AI

From validating certificates of origin to identifying t...

TRADE BASKET

TPCI-Pharma

Billion dollar opportunity for Indian OTC drugs in China

The Chinese OTC drugs market presents a lucrative billi...

Cocoa crisis: Can India turn this misery into opportunity?

In recent months, the price of cocoa has surged to an a...

Non-alcoholic beverages: Spirited pursuit of a $50 bn global opportunity

India's non-alcoholic beverage industry is flourishing,...

‘White Gold’ of the Desert: Unveiling the Riches of Camel Milk

Camel milk is a recognised superfood, which is consider...

TRADE PARTNER

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India & Latin America: Trading beyond borders

India’s trade with Latin America (LAC) reached US$ 22...

India, UK resume FTA negotiations; aim to triple bilateral trade

India and the UK have resumed Free Trade Agreement (FTA...

Trump’s reciprocal tariffs: Can India stay resilient?

Tariffs are back at the center of US trade policy as Pr...

India-EFTA desk to ‘catalyze US$ 100 bn investment & fast-track business’ – CIM

India and EFTA launched a dedicated desk on Feb 10 to s...

WORLDVIEW

Senior economy - Adobe

Not retiring, just reinventing: Inside India’s silver economy

By 2050, nearly one in five Indians will be over 60—s...

India becomes 4th largest economy, PM calls for united growth

India has surpassed Japan to become the world’s fourt...

Majority of Indian consumers are opting for private labels

Indian consumers are increasingly shifting to private l...

Luxury investments fall as fine art, wine, and whisky prices drop

Fine art experienced the steepest decline among luxury ...

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