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India Expands e-Tourist Visa to 166 Countries, Opening Wider Door for Business and Leisure

India Expands e-Tourist Visa to 166 Countries, Opening Wider Door for Business and Leisure

India has widened its e-Tourist Visa scheme from 157 to 166 countries, effective 8 February 2026. The fully digital process cuts paperwork and is expected to spur both leisure and corporate travel, offering mobility managers simpler, standardised entry rules.

Feb 10, 2026
DGCA Issues 352 Show-Cause Notices to Airlines, Signals Tougher Compliance Era

DGCA Issues 352 Show-Cause Notices to Airlines, Signals Tougher Compliance Era

On 9 February 2026 the DGCA disclosed that it had served 352 show-cause notices to Indian airlines over the past two years, underlining a stricter enforcement stance that will influence airline choice and travel-risk strategies for corporates.

Feb 10, 2026
IMD Cold-Wave and Rain Alerts Disrupt Travel in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai

IMD Cold-Wave and Rain Alerts Disrupt Travel in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai

IMD bulletins on 9 February flagged severe cold in Delhi and rain in Mumbai and Chennai, prompting airlines, railways and corporates to roll out delay-mitigation protocols and traveller-safety advisories.

Feb 10, 2026
Budget Boost and Tariff Deal Shift Corporate Travel to India’s Tier-2 & Tier-3 Cities

Budget Boost and Tariff Deal Shift Corporate Travel to India’s Tier-2 & Tier-3 Cities

SilverDoor data published on 9 February shows corporate housing demand rising sharply in India’s tier-2 and tier-3 cities after pro-growth Budget measures and lower US tariffs, signalling a geographic shift in future assignments.

Feb 10, 2026
Visa-Clearance Row Highlights City-Specific Restrictions on Pakistani Visas

Visa-Clearance Row Highlights City-Specific Restrictions on Pakistani Visas

An Assamese political dispute on 9 February spotlighted Pakistan’s city-specific visa rules after an MP visited Taxila outside his authorised zone, reminding corporates to double-check city permissions on Pakistani visas.

Feb 10, 2026

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