Apr 14 (BNP): India is set to emerge as one of the biggest hotel markets in the world, supported by strong growth in travel and tourism across the country. The hospitality sector is expanding steadily due to rising domestic travel, increasing business activity, and a growing number of international visitors. Demand for hotels is rising in major cities as well as smaller towns. Experts say…
AD Ports Group Signs Framework Agreement to Explore Investment and Development Opportunities in the Port of Constanța, Romania
Abu Dhabi, UAE – 14 April 2026: AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a leading global enabler of trade, industry and logistics solutions, signed a framework agreement with the National Company Maritime Ports Administration SA, the administrator of the Port of Constanța in Romania to explore strategic investment and development opportunities in the Black Sea’s largest port. The agreement establishes a platform for collaboration across areas of…
India Resilient but Oil Shock May Slow Growth: S&P
New Delhi, Apr 14 (BNP): India’s solid macroeconomic and financial sector fundamentals are expected to soften the blow from a sustained rise in global crude oil prices, even though higher energy costs could weigh on overall economic growth, according to S&P Global Ratings. Pic Credit: Pexel Under a stress scenario where Brent crude averages around USD 130 per barrel in 2026, India’s GDP growth could…
Fuel Price Freeze Deepens Losses for OMCs as Under Recoveries Surge
New Delhi, Apr 14 (BNP): India’s oil marketing companies (OMCs) are reportedly facing significant under-recoveries on fuel sales as retail prices remain unchanged despite elevated global crude oil costs. Industry estimates indicate that OMCs are currently incurring losses of around ₹18 per litre on petrol and nearly ₹35 per litre on diesel. These losses stem from the gap between stagnant retail prices and higher international…
Gold ETF Inflows Jump to INR 31,561 Crore in March Quarter Amid Global Uncertainty
Mumbai, Apr 14 (BNP): Investments in Gold Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) saw a sharp rise in the March 2026 quarter, as investors turned to gold for safety amid global uncertainty. Pic Credit: Pexel Net inflows into Gold ETFs stood at ₹31,561 crore, nearly six times higher than the same period last year. On a quarterly basis, inflows also rose by about 36%, showing continued demand…
SPEXA 2026: Bringing Global Space Leaders Together to Unlock New Business Horizons
Tokyo, Japan | Apr 14 — The international space community will come together once again for SPEXA 2026, taking place May 27–29, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight. This year’s edition marks a major milestone for the event, as it expands to 1.5 times the size of last year and welcomes more than 250 exhibitors from around the world, making it one of Asia’s largest space industry shows. The growth reflects the accelerating momentum of commercial space development…
Timex Introduces the New iConnect Alpha Range
New Delhi, April 14: In an era where endless scrolling dominates social media, Mad Monkey AI is taking a different approach by inviting students to help build a more purposeful alternative. The company has announced the upcoming launch of its social platform and opened early access through a pre-launch waitlist. The initial rollout will focus exclusively on student communities, placing them at the centre of the…
Markets Closed for Ambedkar Jayanti; Trading to Resume on April 15
Mumbai, Apr 14 (BNP): Indian financial markets remained shut on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in observance of Ambedkar Jayanti, marking the birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar. The closure applies to major exchanges including the National Stock Exchange of India and the Bombay Stock Exchange, with trading suspended across equity, derivatives, and currency segments. The forex market also remained closed for the day in line…
Instamart and Kalyan Jewellers Enable Customers to Lock Today’s Gold Price for Akshaya Tritiya
Chandigarh, Apr 14: This Akshaya Tritiya, jewellers are making it easier for gold buyers to plan ahead despite changing prices. Instamart, India’s pioneering quick commerce platform, has partnered with Kalyan Jewellers to facilitate Gold Rate Protection, a first-of-its-kind feature that lets consumers lock today’s gold rate and buy on the day of Akshaya Tritiya, for whichever price is lower the lock-in price or the market rate…
SITL confirms its transformation and strengthens its position as a strategic meeting point for the industry
Apr 14: At a time when geopolitical tensions, rising energy costs and new regulatory constraints are all converging, transport and logistics are more than ever proving to be key drivers of competitiveness, business continuity and industrial sovereignty. The Strait of Hormuz, like other critical transit routes, is a reminder of just how vulnerable supply chain fluidity remains to global disruption. Against this…