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Travellers are increasingly balancing budget, accessibility, and crowd levels while planning their mountain getaways.

Beat the heat: Here are Top 10 hill stations for a cool summer escape in 2026

by Business Today Desk |Apr 18, 2026

From the Himalayas to the Western Ghats, hill stations continue to serve as natural air-conditioners — offering cool climates, scenic landscapes, and a mix of adventure and relaxation. 

GIFT City operates as an international financial hub, offering NRIs a tax-efficient, dollar-denominated platform to invest across asset classes.

Why GIFT City is becoming a top investment route for NRIs: 5 facts to know

by Business Today Desk |Apr 18, 2026

GIFT City is rapidly emerging as a preferred investment gateway for NRIs seeking tax efficiency, global access, and seamless execution. With rising overseas wealth and India’s strong growth outlook, s...

SIPs make investing feel manageable, disciplined, and accessible, especially for first-time investors.

Why are more young Indians moving from savings accounts to SIPs

by Business Today Desk |Apr 18, 2026

Young Indians are increasingly moving beyond traditional savings accounts, turning to SIPs as a primary tool for long-term wealth creation. This shift reflects a deeper change—from prioritising safety...

Traditionally dominated by global insurance heavyweights like Lloyd's of London, maritime risk coverage is now seeing a domestic challenger with sovereign backing. 

BT Explainer: India’s 12,980-crore maritime shield vs global insurance giants. 6 key facts

by Business Today Desk |Apr 18, 2026

This sovereign cushion gives BMI a unique edge in periods of crisis, when global insurers may either hike premiums sharply or withdraw coverage altogether. 

Currently, Indian vessels rely heavily on international insurance providers for third-party liability coverage, including oil pollution, wreck removal, cargo damage, crew injury, and collision liabilities.

Rs 12,980 crore backing: Govt clears Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool to cut reliance on global cover

by Business Today Desk |Apr 18, 2026

The move comes against a backdrop of rising global volatility and geopolitical instability that have increased risks for cargo and vessels, pushing up insurance costs and creating uncertainty around c...

The DA revision impacts over 1.2 crore beneficiaries, including nearly 50 lakh Central government employees and 65–70 lakh pensioners.

Cabinet approves 2% DA hike from Jan 2026, over existing rate of 58%

by Business Today Desk |Apr 18, 2026

The latest 2% hike is expected to have a combined annual financial impact of ₹6,791.24 crore on the exchequer. It will benefit approximately 50.46 lakh Central government employees and 68.27 lakh pens...

Experts say Dubai’s real estate story is not over — but for now, it is on pause, shaped as much by global geopolitics as by local market fundamentals.

Dubai realty shock: 30% index crash masks deeper stress, says expert

by Business Today Desk |Apr 18, 2026

Dubai’s real estate market is facing fresh uncertainty as a sharp 30% drop in the DFM Real Estate Index raises concerns among investors. However, the decline reflects a sell-off in developer stocks li...

Dalio drew parallels to periods preceding the two World Wars, arguing that current indicators — rising debt, military build-ups, economic sanctions, and supply chain weaponisation — mirror those earlier eras. 

‘Won’t end soon’: Ray Dalio warns world already in ‘hidden’ global war amid rising tensions

by Business Today Desk |Apr 18, 2026

According to Dalio, multiple overlapping conflicts — from the Russia-Ukraine war to tensions across the West Asia and Asia — are interconnected, forming what he described as a “classic world war dynam...

Diversification today is no longer about simply spreading investments — it’s about managing hidden risks and adapting to sector rotations.

How you can effectively diversify your portfolio amid sector rotations and global uncertainty

by Business Today Desk |Apr 18, 2026

According to experts, the real risk for you as an investor is false diversification, where portfolios appear diversified but remain vulnerable to the same macro triggers.

The remarks signal a hardening posture from Tehran, even as diplomatic channels remain open.

BT Explainer: Why is Iran saying it has blocked the Hormuz Strait again?

by Business Today Desk |Apr 18, 2026

In a sharply worded statement carried by Iranian media, the country’s military command, Khatam Al-Anbiya, described the US naval blockade as “piracy” and asserted that Iranian armed forces had resumed...