While Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman acknowledged in her Budget Speech that the hospitality and related services are yet to regain their pre-pandemic level of business, the Union Budget completely ignored the plight of the tourism sector, the Indian Association of Tour Operators has said. The association is hopeful that the government would consider some substantial relief in the supplementary demands.

The demand for gold, levels of gold imported, and the demand for gold jewellery have all registered significantly strong growth over the past year, according to the WGC, paving the way for a glittering 2022.

IndiGo is offering 10 percent discount on the base fare to passengers who have received one or both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.

The Diageo-owned company will use its In.thebar.com platform for online sales. At present, it's beta testing the platform even as the chorus rises for drinks at the consumer’s doorstep.