Business Bureau

India’s Gen Z is increasingly moving from being travellers to becoming hosts, with the number of Airbnb hosts aged 18 to 29 growing nearly 40 per cent year-on-year in the first half of 2026, according to new data released by Airbnb. Nearly two in five new Airbnb hosts in India are now from the Gen Z age group, while their earnings through the platform rose by over 60 per cent during January-June 2026 compared to the corresponding period last year. The growth has been recorded across major metros and emerging destinations, including Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram, Indore, Mumbai and Noida. Indore…

Bajaj General Insurance Limited has launched “My Family Complete”, a health insurance policy that allows pet dogs and cats to be covered as insured family members under a single health protection plan. The company said the policy, described as India’s first integrated family health plan to include pets, is aimed at replacing separate insurance covers for human family members and pets with a unified framework. The plan offers sum insured options ranging from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 5 crore, with policy tenures of up to five years. It covers adults, dependent children and pet dogs and cats, subject to…

India has stepped up humanitarian assistance to flood-hit Nepal, dispatching a total of 47.5 tonnes of relief material, medicines and food supplies over two days as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar reviewed the situation and efforts to assist affected Indian citizens. The first consignment of 10 tonnes of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief material was sent to Kathmandu on August 26. This was followed by a second consignment of 37.5 tonnes on August 27 aboard a special Indian Air Force aircraft. Jaishankar chaired a high-level review meeting in New Delhi with the Foreign Secretary, senior Ministry of External Affairs officials…

JSW MG Motor India has  unveiled the MG Hector Tomahawk, offering the SUV in both electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) versions. The Hector Tomahawk is the first SUV built on MG's ADAPT platform, which the company describes as India's first Multi-New Energy Vehicle platform. The EV variant has been introduced at an introductory Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) price of ₹13.99 lakh, along with a battery rental charge of ₹4.90 per km for a limited number of bookings. Its introductory ex-showroom price starts at ₹19.49 lakh. The PHEV version starts at ₹21.79 lakh under the BaaSprogramme, with a battery…

JSW MG Motor India has  unveiled the MG Hector Tomahawk, offering the SUV in both electric vehicle (EV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) versions. The Hector Tomahawk is the first SUV built on MG's ADAPT platform, which the company describes as India's first Multi-New Energy Vehicle platform. The EV variant has been introduced at an introductory Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) price of ₹13.99 lakh, along with a battery rental charge of ₹4.90 per km for a limited number of bookings. Its introductory ex-showroom price starts at ₹19.49 lakh. The PHEV version starts at ₹21.79 lakh under the BaaSprogramme, with a battery…

Kolkata is emerging as an active market for investors seeking opportunities beyond traditional asset classes, with more than 1,000 traders and investors participating in TradeIQ, according to crypto exchange and tokenised real-world asset trading platform Mudrex. The event, held in Kolkata, saw strong interest among participants in cryptocurrencies, tokenised gold and US stocks, as investors explored ways to diversify their portfolios and gain access to global markets through a single platform. Attendees sought information on getting started with crypto trading and investing, strategies for investing in gold, and opportunities in US equities, reflecting a growing appetite for newer and globally…

India Yamaha Motor on Thursday unveiled the all-new YZF-R2 in India, marking the global debut of the company’s latest supersport motorcycle and its entry into the competitive 200cc segment. Priced from Rs 2,30,500 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the YZF-R2 will be offered in three variants and five colour options. The range includes the standard YZF-R2 at Rs 2,30,500, the Quick Shifter variant at Rs 2,39,500 and the range-topping YZF-R2M at Rs 2,53,000. The motorcycle is powered by a newly developed 204cc, liquid-cooled, single-cylinder engine producing 26.5 PS and 19.1 Nm of peak torque. Yamaha said the motorcycle has a kerb weight of…

TVS Motor Company on Thursday launched the TVS Jupiter dual-tone spectral range, introducing two new colour options—Spectral Blue and Spectral Copper—in the 110cc scooter segment. The company said the new range makes the TVS Jupiter the first scooter in its segment to offer spectral colours in dual-tone styling. The scooter also features segment-first Sequential Turn Signal Lamps, designed to provide a distinctive lighting signature and improved visibility. The new variant comes with TVS Spectral Colour Technology, featuring a dynamic colour-shifting finish, along with colour-coordinated inner panels, a premium seat finish and partial chrome mirrors. TVS Motor has also added a…

Royal Enfield brought its Gymkhana experience to Eco Creek in Kolkata on August 22 and 23, 2026, drawing thousands of riders and motorcycle enthusiasts for two days of test rides, skill-based challenges and on-ground activities. The event featured multiple riding formats designed to test motorcycle control, technique and adaptability in a controlled environment. Participants competed in a Drag Race aboard the Guerrilla 450, took part in off-road sessions on the Himalayan 450, tested precision and agility in the Hustle Arena on the Hunter 350, and navigated an Urban Enduro course on the Scram 440. The programme also included stunt performances,…

PPFAS Alternate Asset Managers IFSC Private Limited, the GIFT City-based fund management entity of PPFAS, has reduced the minimum initial investment in its two outbound passive funds from US$5,000 to US$500, effective August 25. The reduced threshold applies to the Parag Parikh IFSC S&P 500 Fund of Fund and the Parag Parikh IFSC Nasdaq 100 Fund of Fund, making global index-linked investment strategies more accessible to eligible Indian retail investors. Hema Thakkar, Head – Business Development (Alternatives) at PPFAS, said the move was aimed at widening access to international diversification through straightforward, index-based investment strategies. The S&P 500 fund provides…