Business - The Purbottar

09 Jan

Hotel Booking Trends in Kolkata highlight a Shift Toward Location-Led Stays

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Bangalore, 09 January, 2026: Kolkata’s hospitality sector is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. As travel becomes more purpose-driven and time-sensitive, visitors to the city are increasingly choosing hotel locations based on connectivity, convenience, and value rather than traditional luxury alone. From corporate travellers and medical visitors to leisure tourists and short-stay guests, booking patterns reveal clear preferences across a few key regions. Industry observations from travel and hospitality aggregators and stay platforms indicate that demand for hotels in Kolkata is most concentrated in locations which have good connectivity to other places in the city . These areas stand out…

08 Jan

Airbnb Insights Reveals: How music-led experiences are shaping India’s Gen Z travel culture

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Music has quietly become one of the most powerful forces shaping travel choices among young Indians. Airbnb’s new Experience-Led Travel Insights has revealed that Gen Z are increasingly planning trips around live concerts and festivals, turning gigs into gateways for discovering new cities, extending stays, and spending time exploring local neighborhoods well beyond the main event. For this generation, travel decisions are being driven less by calendars and more by culture. Live events and IRL experiences influence where they go, who they travel with and how deeply they engage with the destination. In 2026, music is set to play an…

08 Jan

Shyam Steel appoints Indian Women’s Cricket Captain Harmanpreet Kaur as brand ambassador

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Shyam Steel, one of India’s leading producers and manufacturers of primary TMT bars, has announced the appointment of Harmanpreet Kaur, Captain of the Indian Women’s Cricket Team, as its brand ambassador. The association marks a significant step for the brand, reinforcing its progressive outlook by aligning with one of India’s most respected women leaders in sport. With this partnership, Shyam Steel highlights its belief that strength today goes beyond infrastructure, it reflects mindset, inclusion, and shared responsibility. Guided by its core philosophy, “Maksad Toh Hai India Ko Banana Hamesha Ke Liye Strong”, the brand continues to evolve its narrative by…

08 Jan

Nuvoco lunches Concreto Tri Shield to bost sructural durability aross India

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Nuvoco Vistas Corp. Ltd., one of India’s leading building materials companies, has launched Nuvoco Concreto Tri Shield, a high-performance Ready-Mix Concrete engineered to enhance structural durability and longevity. Part of the company’s flagship Nuvoco Concreto portfolio, the newly introduced product is positioned as a three-in-one durability solution aimed at protecting buildings exposed to harsh environmental conditions across India. The company said the product has been specifically developed to counter rising challenges such as high chloride levels in borewell water and coastal air, rapid carbonation due to urban pollution, and sulphate-rich soil and groundwater. These factors are widely known to accelerate…

08 Jan

7 in 10 Indians say California Almonds support weight management, finds YouGov Survey: New Year, New Habits

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With the New Year underway and health goals taking centre stage, weight management often tops resolution lists. As people reset their routines and look for sustainable ways to feel fitter and more energised, mindful eating and balanced nutrition take on renewed importance. Reflecting this shift, a new YouGov survey conducted in association with the Almond Board of California reveals that Indian consumers are increasingly embracing healthier choices, from exercising regularly to choosing nutrient-dense foods like almonds that support everyday wellness. Among these, California Almonds continue to feature prominently in morning routines and breakfast habits, with many associating them with improved…

08 Jan

Fenesta strengthens West Bengal presence with 1st showroom in Howrah

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Fenesta, India’s most trusted brand for premium windows and doors, has strengthened its presence in East India with the launch of a new showroom in Howrah. Operated by Easy Construction, the showroom is located at Belur, Girish Ghosh Road, Swamiji Apartment, Ground Floor, Howrah – 711202, further reinforcing Fenesta’s commitment to delivering world-class fenestration solutions across key growth markets. The newly launched showroom offers customers an immersive experience of Fenesta’s comprehensive product portfolio, including uPVC and Aluminium Windows and Doors, Solid Panel Doors and Facades. Designed to cater to the region’s evolving architectural preferences and modern lifestyle needs, the showroom…

08 Jan

Foreign Capital Exodus and Tariff Fears Push Shares into Red

Preeti SinghBusiness

Equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, experienced a decline in early trading on January 8, 2026, due to ongoing foreign fund outflows and worries regarding possible U.S. tariff increases. The 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 255.86 points, reaching 84,705.28, while the 50-share NSE Nifty dropped by 65.9 points, settling at 26,074.85. Among the major losers in the Sensex index were Tata Consultancy Services, Asian Paints, Maruti, Tech Mahindra, Infosys, and UltraTech Cement. On January 7, 2026, several companies including ICICI Bank, Adani Ports, Bharat Electronics, and Hindustan Unilever experienced gains in the stock market. Foreign institutional investors sold equities…

07 Jan

Steel Sector Scrutiny Deepens as Antitrust Breach Found at Top Producers

Preeti SinghBusiness

India's competition watchdog has uncovered that leading companies in the steel market, including Tata Steel, JSW Steel, and State-run SAIL, along with 25 other firms, engaged in price-fixing practices that violate antitrust laws. A confidential document reveals that these collusions expose both the companies and their executives to the possibility of significant financial penalties. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has found 56 senior executives, including Sajjan Jindal of JSW and T.V. Narendran of Tata Steel, along with four former chairpersons of SAIL, guilty of price collusion spanning from 2015 to 2023. This information is based on a CCI order…

06 Jan

NALCO share price jumps 4%

Purbalee DuttaBusiness

Shares of National Aluminium Company (NALCO) jumped over 4% to ₹344.85 apiece, a fresh 52-week high, on the NSE in Tuesday's trading session after global aluminium prices rallied to a new record level. Aluminium prices surged past $3,000-per-tonne at LME amid constrained supply, with limits on smelting capacity in China and output curbs in Europe stemming from high power costs, tightening global inventories. Meanwhile, demand remains resilient, underpinned by steady consumption from the construction and renewable energy sectors, according to a Bloomberg report. Since NALCO is a major aluminium producer in India, a rise in prices can improve the topline of the company.…

06 Jan

Nissan Motor India closes 2025 with strong export surge, records 15,372 sales in December

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Nissan Motor India ended calendar year 2025 on a strong note, backed by record export performance and steady domestic demand. The company shipped 13,470 vehicles in December 2025, its highest monthly export volume in over a decade. Domestic wholesale stood at 1,902 units, taking total consolidated sales for the month to 15,372 units. Nissan said the growth reflects the continued success of its Made-in-India, export-driven strategy, led by the New Nissan Magnite compact SUV. Managing Director Saurabh Vatsa said 2025 was a year of consolidation supported by stable domestic sales and record exports. He added that Nissan is now preparing…