India raises duty-free allowance to ₹75,000 under New Baggage Rules 2026
IndiGo cancels four Central-Asia routes until 28 February amid Iran airspace risks
Budget 2026 offers five-year overseas-income tax holiday to NRIs on short-term assignments
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Dense fog in Delhi triggers widespread flight delays; airport issues real-time advisory
Visibility plunged to 100 metres in Delhi-NCR on 3 February, delaying more than 150 flights and prompting the airport to issue a passenger advisory. With dense fog forecast for several days, companies should brace for schedule disruptions on key domestic and international routes.
Avalanche alert shutters high-altitude roads in Himachal, stranding tourists and supply trucks
DRDO’s avalanche-monitoring unit has imposed a Level-3 alert across four Himachal districts, forcing road closures and stranding hundreds of travellers. Companies with staff or cargo moving through the region should expect multi-day delays and review insurance coverage for natural-hazard evacuations.
India raises duty-free allowance to ₹75,000 under new Baggage Rules 2026
From 2 February 2026, passengers arriving in India can bring goods worth ₹75,000 (≈ US$900) duty-free, while foreign tourists may import up to ₹25,000. The Baggage Rules 2026 replace the 2016 framework, lift jewellery allowances and maintain exclusions for alcohol, tobacco and electronics. The change eases customs formalities and lowers import costs for returning residents, expatriates and business travellers.
Budget 2026 halves TCS on overseas tours, doubles NRI equity limit to 10 percent
India’s Budget 2026 slashes TCS on foreign tour packages, education and medical remittances to 2 percent, and doubles the individual overseas investment limit in Indian equities to 10 percent. The moves cut travel cash-flow burdens and open fresh channels for diaspora investment.
Persistent glitches on India’s e-Visa portal spark government server upgrade plan
Heavy traffic after India’s e-Visa expansion is causing repeated portal crashes, forcing applicants to use work-arounds. The government will migrate the system to higher-capacity servers in mid-February, promising faster uploads and new tracking tools. Businesses should budget extra time for visa filing until the upgrade is live.
Air India Express slashes Gulf-India fares to under AED 320 in year-long ‘Xpress More’ sale
Air India Express is offering sub-AED 350 (≈ ₹7,900) tickets on UAE–India routes until 5 February, valid for travel through end-2026. The sale, covering five million seats, could cut mobility costs for companies moving staff between the Gulf and India, but buyers should watch baggage fees and blackout dates.
Canada trims visitor-visa processing for Indians to 83 days amid staffing surge
IRCC has cut visitor-visa processing for Indians to 83 days, helped by extra staff and AI triage. The quicker timeline benefits business travellers and visiting relatives, though biometrics appointments remain a pinch point.