India's tourism sector poised to cross Rs 22 lakh crore turnover in 2025: Report

IANS | June 4, 2025 12:46 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) India's travel and tourism sector is expected to contribute a staggering Rs 22 lakh core to the Indian economy in 2025, with employment in the sector likely to exceed 48 million as a surge in both foreign and domestic tourists drive growth, according to the latest report released by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).

RBI MPC begins, all eyes on 3rd rate cut as inflation stays benign

IANS | June 4, 2025 9:56 AM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting kicked off on Wednesday to decide on the repo rate cut and according to economists and industry experts, the Central Bank is likely to go for a third 25 bps cut in the repo rate to 5.75 per cent.