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India has introduced an e-Production Investment Business Visa called e-B-4 Visa that Chinese businessmen...

 1. India has introduced an e-Production Investment Business Visa called e-B-4 Visa that Chinese businessmen can apply for to travel to India for specific business activities, including installation and commissioning of equipment. A latest advisory on the Indian Embassy website in Beijing said the e-B-4 Visa, which was introduced on January 1, can be applied online without visiting the embassy or agents.The new visa will be issued in about 45 to 50 days, with permission to stay in India for up to six months.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-launches-new-e-business-visa-for-chinese-nationals/article70475683.ece

2.US President Donald Trump on Monday issued a fresh tariff warning to India, saying Washington could raise duties on New Delhi if it does not “help on Russian oil issue,” directly linking the threat to the ongoing Russia–Ukraine war.“We could raise tariffs on India if they don't have help on Russian oil issue,” said US President Trump, quoted by Reuters.-


https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/if-they-dont-help-on-russian-oil-issue-donald-trumps-new-tariff-warning-to-india-praises-pm-modi/articleshow/126342824.cms

3.India on Monday (January 5, 2026) urged its nationals to avoid non-essential travel to Iran as the country has been rocked by a wave of protests over inflation and currency devaluation. New Delhi also advised Indian citizens in Iran to exercise due caution and avoid travelling to areas witnessing protests or demonstrations."In view of recent developments, Indian nationals are advised to avoid non-essential travel to the Islamic Republic of Iran until further notice," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-urges-citizens-to-avoid-non-essential-travel-to-iran/article70475007.ece

4.Radisson Hotel Group has announced the signing of Radisson Collection Hotel, Navi Mumbai International Airport, marking the debut of its luxury lifestyle brand Radisson Collection in Maharashtra. This milestone underscores the Group’s strategic focus on strengthening its presence within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), one of India’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving hospitality markets.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/development/radisson-hotel-group-debuts-radisson-collection-in-maharashtra

5.Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has extended its footprint in the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan with the opening of Taj Paro Resort & Spa. This strategic addition reinforces IHCL’s growing presence in the Indian Sub-Continent and underscores its commitment to offering globally benchmarked Indian hospitality in culturally rich destinations.

https://www.hotelierindia.com/development/ihcl-expands-its-himalayan-presence-with-the-opening-of-taj-paro-resort-spa-2

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