- Being an authority as a travel partner key to trust for visa: Atlys’ Santosh Hegde January 19, 2026Atlys was in the news for offering visas for just ₹1 in August. Indians are traveling abroad more than ever, but getting a visa is still not straightforward. Atlys is using social media, building its own channels, and relying on travel influencers to keep itself relevant to jetsetting Indians.
- A penalty and a warning later, haze persists over IndiGo pilot hirings January 19, 2026Questions remain over whether IndiGo can realistically induct enough pilots to meet India’s staffing and flight duty norms, according to consultants and pilots.
- How HCLTech defied the gravity of India's four-year IT slump January 19, 2026Out of India's top five IT stocks, only one pulled ahead in the last four years: HCL Technologies. The others either had nil returns, or even lost value. What made the Noida-based company stand out?
- Distrust Reigns as ‘Me’ Supplants ‘We’ in Edelman Pre-Davos Poll January 18, 2026People across the world are becoming ever warier of governments and institutions as geopolitical tensions fuel nationalism and economic anxieties mount, according to communications firm Edelman.
- Fundraise or not? Time to decode the growth dilemma for India’s start-ups January 18, 2026The Indian start-up ecosystem is rapidly evolving, focusing on sustainable growth over capital raised. At the second edition of Mint's ‘The Unstoppables’, early stage founders learnt about the importance of strategic decision-making in funding and resource management.
- View: Why India has a private investment problem January 19, 2026India's economy is projected to grow at 7.4%, yet Prime Minister Modi faces a critical decision between continued infrastructure spending and fiscal restraint. Despite strong headline growth, low private investment and a ballooning debt-to-GDP ratio of 81% signal what may be an unsustainable model.
- National Highway builders ask Finmin to clarify arbitration order January 18, 2026The National Highway Builders Federation has urged the finance ministry to clarify its order ending arbitration for highway projects. The federation warns this change discourages investment and increases project costs. It suggests the new dispute resolution framework could make projects unbankable. This impacts ongoing projects and future infrastructure deve […]
- CII's Biz Confidence Index climbs to five-quarter high in Q3 FY26 January 18, 2026Business confidence in India is soaring, reaching a five-quarter high. Firms are optimistic about demand, profitability, and investment. GST rate cuts and festive spending are boosting sales. The industry expects the Reserve Bank of India to cut repo rates. CII suggests continued reforms and infrastructure investment for sustained growth.
- Commerce Ministry formulates specific guidelines for missions abroad to boost exports January 18, 2026New guidelines are in place for Indian missions abroad. The government aims to boost exports by diversifying markets. These steps are crucial amid global economic uncertainties. Commercial representatives will manage trade barriers and conduct market research. The goal is to leverage free trade agreements and increase their utilization. India targets USD 2 t […]
- Centre likely to prioritise debt consolidation, capex push in Budget 2026: ICRA January 18, 2026The upcoming Union Budget for 2026-27 is expected to prioritize medium-term debt consolidation while maintaining a strong push for capital expenditure. ICRA projects a fiscal deficit of 4.3% of GDP, with a significant increase in capital spending to Rs 13.1 trillion, aiming to front-load infrastructure development before future fiscal rigidities.
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