India’s Healthcare Sector Seeks Surge in Medical Tourism from Foreign Patients, ETHealthworld

Mumbai: India’s healthcare providers are vying for a greater share of overseas patients amid a surge in foreign tourists arriving in the country for medical treatment, said industry executives. It comes as foreign tourist arrivals in India for medical treatment shot up to nearly 650,000 in 2024 from just over 180,000 in 2020. In the […]

Economy

Biostimulant Industry Federation urges govt intervention amid trade barriers, regulatory delays

The National Biostimulant Industry Federation (NBIF) on Sunday called for urgent government intervention to address regulatory bottlenecks in the domestic market and high tariffs abroad, which are hampering the sector’s growth potential. NBIF urged the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s office to coordinate reforms across key ministries to support an industry valued at ₹40,000 crore and […]

End of $800 duty-free exemption: European postal services halt US shipments; PostEurop says all operators could halt by August 29

Royal Mail post office (AP) European postal services are suspending shipments to the United States after Washington announced the end of the long-standing “de minimis” tariff exemption, sparking confusion over new customs rules and duties.The de minimis exemption, which currently allows packages worth less than $800 to enter the US duty-free, will expire Friday. According […]

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India’s outbound investments surge 67% in FY25, driven by ESG, GIFT City, global tax reforms: EY

India’s outbound investments has jumped by 67.74 per cent to USD 41.6 billion in FY2024-25 from USD 24.8 billion in FY2023-24, as per a new EY report. The number of transactions also rose by 15 per cent, signalling a sharp uptick in global confidence, states the report titled “India abroad: Navigating the global landscape for […]

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Govt considering support measures worth ₹25,000 cr for exporters for 6 years under EPM

The government is considering support measures worth about ₹25,000 crore for exporters under the Export Promotion Mission, announced in the Budget, for six financial years (2025-2031), according to sources. “The main focus is on providing easy and affordable credit to the exporter community,” they said. The commerce ministry has sent the proposal to the expenditure […]

Why the ultimate girls’ trip to Goa means booking a villa, renting a car and choosing beaches wisely | Travel

Goa has always been that call-your-girls, pack-your-bags destination. Sun-kissed mornings, lazy afternoons and nights that stretch into breakfast are what everyone imagines. The real trick is not just showing up. The trick is planning smart so your girls’ trip feels exciting and safe. Two things change the game instantly. Your own villa and your own […]