12 Dec 2025

Marriott International has opened Le Méridien Navi Mumbai, a 129-key upscale hotel located about 12 km from the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport. The launch marks the brand’s debut in Navi Mumbai and strengthens Marriott’s footprint in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The company said the new airport is expected to drive growth in business travel, tourism and commercial activity across the corridor. Strategically positioned, the hotel is designed to serve corporate travellers, transit passengers and leisure guests. Marriott noted that Navi Mumbai is emerging as a key commercial and logistics hub, making the opening timely. The new property adds momentum to the premium hospitality segment as infrastructure-led development continues in the region.Read more

11 Dec 2025

Knight Frank India's latest report has identified 74 operational shopping centres as 'ghost malls,' each over three years old and still recording vacancy above 40%. Together, they account for 15.5 million sq ft of underperforming retail space marked by outdated layouts, weak tenant mixes and declining customer relevance. Of these, 15 malls totalling 4.8 million sq ft are considered suitable for redevelopment and could generate an estimated INR 357 crore in annual rent if refurbished. Chairman Shishir Baijal said India's retail sector is entering a defining phase, with Grade A malls showing low vacancies and strong absorption in Tier-II cities. Revamping ageing malls will be key to supporting future organised retail growth.Read more

10 Dec 2025

India's hospitality sector received a boost with three major hotel announcements in Noida, Lonavala and Mussoorie. IHCL signed a greenfield Taj project in Noida featuring 150 rooms and 74 branded residences, strengthening its presence amid rising demand driven by new infrastructure and the upcoming airport. IHG Hotels - Resorts inked a deal for a 100-key Holiday Inn Resort in Lonavala, leveraging the hill station's strong leisure appeal. Meanwhile, Treebo Hospitality Ventures signed a 50-key Mercure hotel in Mussoorie under its Accor partnership. The developments highlight expanding hotel pipelines across key leisure and business destinations as operators scale to meet growing domestic travel demand.Read more

09 Dec 2025

Nexus Select Trust is evaluating three mall acquisitions in eastern India, aiming to expand its presence in a region where it currently operates only one property. Alongside acquisitions, it is planning significant upgrades at South City Mall, including infrastructure improvements, technology enhancements, and a 500 kilowatt rooftop solar project. With 19 malls in 15 cities and a market capitalisation of around INR 24,000 crore, the REIT targets over 30 malls by 2030. These efforts indicate a strategic push to strengthen its footprint and modernise assets.Read more

08 Dec 2025

Pune airport saw a series of disruptions when IndiGo cancelled 42 flights within a single day, while other airlines operated normally. Passenger movement continued steadily, with more than 5,000 arrivals and nearly 4,800 departures handled despite disruptions affecting only IndiGo. The airline diverted one Nagpur-Pune flight to Hyderabad due to Flight Duty Time Limitations and stated that this day would see the highest number of cancellations as it worked to reset its schedules. Airport authorities monitored apron use, coordinated with multiple agencies, and assured travellers that efforts were underway to stabilise operations.Read more

07 Dec 2025

Retail leaders at a CII panel proposed a national retail licence to simplify India's complex, state-wise approval system. They recommended a digital, single-window platform with time-bound approvals and uniform norms to reduce compliance burdens. India's retail market, valued at over USD 1.3 trillion and expected to reach USD 2 trillion by 2030, is expanding fast in Tier II-V cities due to digitization and affordability. Industry experts emphasized that the move could improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and attract more investment, but careful coordination between central and state governments is essential.Read more

06 Dec 2025

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has begun an inquiry after IndiGo cancelled over 100 flights and delayed many more on Wednesday, causing widespread travel disruptions. The airline, which is facing significant operational strain due to a crew shortage, said it will adjust its schedule over the next 48 hours to stabilise operations. The DGCA stated that it is closely evaluating the situation and working with IndiGo to reduce further cancellations and passenger inconvenience. The regulator has also summoned the airline to its headquarters to explain the reasons behind the disruptions and outline corrective steps to prevent recurrence.Read more

05 Dec 2025

InnKey has partnered with Marriott International to implement its cloud-native enterprise hospitality platform across the Series by Marriott portfolio in India. The phased deployment covers 84 operational hotels and 31 under development, with future expansion planned for other emerging markets. The collaboration aims to unify operations, enhance guest experiences and integrate seamlessly with Marriott's wider technology ecosystem.Read more

05 Dec 2025

ASG Eye Hospital has announced a large-scale expansion plan aimed at significantly increasing its presence across India, particularly in tier-II and tier-III cities where specialised eye care remains limited. The company intends to add hundreds of new centres by the end of the decade, backed by an investment of INR 1,500-2,000 crore through internal accruals, private placements or capital market options. Its strategy also includes targeted acquisitions, annual development of new state-of-the-art facilities, and preparations for a potential IPO in the coming months. The initiative reflects ASG's mission to widen access to high-quality eye care nationwide.Read more

05 Dec 2025

IndiGo cancelled more than 180 flights across Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru on Thursday as a severe crew shortage continued following the rollout of new pilot duty and rest norms. Mumbai saw 86 cancellations, Bengaluru 73 and Delhi 33, with more expected. The disruption pushed IndiGo's on-time performance down to 19.7% across major airports. The DGCA has launched an investigation and asked the airline to explain the disruptions and outline its recovery plan. Meanwhile, the Federation of Indian Pilots criticised IndiGo for enforcing a hiring freeze despite having time to prepare for the updated rules and urged the regulator to approve schedules only for airlines with adequate crew.Read more