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Covid-19 crisis: Slippages may jump to Rs 5.5 trillion, says India Ratings

Credit costs could touch Rs 2.7 trillion

Resume operations, says FM Sitharaman; India Inc cites hurdles in way

Industry wants cash in the hands of the poor, more policy reform in sectors such as tourism, automotives and aviation

I've to be careful, am answerable to Parliament: FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Nirmala Sitharaman tells Indivjal Dhasmana & Nivedita Mookerji that the government has made sure that mistakes committed during 2008-2013 are not repeated while announcing the Rs 20-trillion package.

Covid-19 impact: Tourism industry to incur Rs 1.25 trn revenue loss in 2020

During April-June, the Indian tourism industry is expected to book a revenue loss of Rs 69,400 crore, denoting a year-on-year (y-o-y) loss of 30 per cent

Story in numbers: Lockdown pushes tourism, hospitality to brink of collapse

Thus, foreign tourist arrivals in India, which saw a 9% decline in February 2020 (1.02 million) over January (1.12 million), and a 7% fall from February 2019 (1.09 million), further plummeted in March

Coronavirus spread: Banks' exposure to travel, hospitality sectors at risk

65 listed firms in travel and tourism sector had Rs 30,500-cr outstanding loans in Sept

Aviation Ministry to meet airlines, rationalise ticket cancellation charges

P S Kharola was drawn to the "high cancellation charges levied by the private airlines" in India.

India tourism on right track, ranking up in 5 years: Minister in Lok Sabha

Patel said that the Centre and the state have to work together and they should not be seen as "competitors".

Coronavirus hurts tourism sector in Uttar Pradesh; Agra records 50% drop

The tourist traffic in Uttar Pradesh has taken a severe blow following the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic.

Planning to go abroad? Check with insurer if it will cover coronavirus

If you cancel your ticket, will you be refunded? Before you choose to go, here are a few things that will help you make the right choice

Coronavirus outbreak puts break on travel companies' recruitment drive

Bookings for South-East Asia have hit a snag, and travel firms are bracing for further cancellations with the virus now having spread to Europe

Odisha's foreign tourist income soars 68% in 6 years on increased spending

The survey report says earnings from domestic tourists rose 54 per cent from Rs 10,288.6 crore to Rs 15,855.55 crore in the period under review

Tourism sector hails budget, says new measures reflect potential for growth

FCM Travel Solutions MD said the budget reflects a potential for growth in both domestic as well as inbound tourism

The travel buff who started a slew of hostels for the backpacking crowd

Pallavi Agarwal's goStops has 13 hostel properties that offer a host of modern amenities at pocket-friendly prices for budget tourist

India's vast history an immense attraction for tourism sector: Anil Agarwal

Referring to tourist attractions such as monuments and museums, he said, "These are run by the government. It is the time to think how can we make them independent, how we can make them free".

Japan joins a band of Asian countries to tap into Indian tourism market

Japan, Korea, Taiwan edge their way into the country's travel calendar, target tourists with food, culture and adventure

How India's middle class is rescuing Thailand's struggling tourism sector

At a beachfront hotel on the tropical island of Phuket, the occupancy rate from Chinese clientele has stalled, while bookings from India have begun to rise

India showcases cultural and historical heritage in US to attract tourists

On an average 1.2 million American tourists visit India every year. The Department of Tourism has set the goal of increasing it by 10% every year

Global travel suppliers eye India's outbound tourism market

By 2030, the value of India's business travel market is expected to reach $93 billion, a statement said

Over 18% growth in foreign tourist arrivals in September: Govt

September 2017 also saw a substantial rise in the number of tourists arriving on e-visas