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Explained: India launches e-Arrival Cards for foreign travellers — how it works & how to apply – The Times of India
The government has rolled out a new digital system for foreign nationals entering India. Beginning October 1, 2025, travellers can now submit an electronic arrival form instead of the traditional paper card. The initiative aims to simplify entry formalities, improve efficiency at airports, and enhance data accuracy. As per ET, the e-arrival card is part of the government’s broader efforts to digitise immigration procedures and make travel to India smoother for international visitors.
How to apply for the e-Arrival Card
According to ET, the e-arrival card can be filled and submitted online through three official platforms — the Indian visa website (https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/), the Bureau of Immigration website (http://boi.gov.in), or the Su-Swagatam mobile app. Travellers can complete the process up to 72 hours before their scheduled journey to India.
What happens to the paper form?
The government has announced that the paper arrival form will continue to be accepted for the next six months. However, as per information shared on the US Embassy’s website, foreign travellers are encouraged to opt for the e-arrival option for “a faster and more efficient customer experience.” This digital alternative aims to reduce queues and manual data processing at airports while allowing travellers to complete formalities in advance.
How to fill the e-Arrival Card
Passengers must visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/earrival/ to access the new digital form. The form requires accurate personal, travel, and contact details. Under ‘Personal Details’, travellers must provide their full name (as per passport), nationality, passport number, and purpose of visit. In the Arrival Details section, travellers should enter their arrival date and list countries visited in the past six days before submitting the form online.
Difference between e-Arrival Card and e-Visa
According to the US Embassy, the e-arrival form is entirely separate from the e-visa process. “US citizens should note that this arrival form change is separate from the e-visa application process. US citizen travellers are now able to travel to India with a valid e-visa (or physical visa from an Indian embassy/consulate) AND a valid e-arrival form,” the embassy clarified.
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Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for April 24, 2026 – check list – The Times of India
Stock market recommendations: Bharat Electronics, and Colgate-Palmolive (India) have been recommended as the top stocks to buy today (April 24, 2026) by Bajaj Broking Research. Take a look at the target prices and expected returns:Bharat ElectronicsBuy in the range of ₹ 440.00-450.00
The stock is in structural up trend forming higher high and higher low in all time frame signaling strength and continuation of the uptrend. The entire up move of the last 8 months is in a rising channel as can be seen in the chart highlighting sustained demand at an elevated level.On the smaller time frame, the stock is at the cusp of generating a breakout above the bullish Flag like formation as post a sharp up move in the first 3 weeks of April the stock went into a consolidation phase in the last four sessions. It is seen resuming up move and is at the cusp of generating a breakout above the bullish Flag formation highlighting continuation of the up move and offers fresh entry opportunity.We expect the stock to extend the up move and head towards 495 levels in the coming months being the confluence of the 123.6% external retracement of the previous decline 473 – 400 and the upper band of the rising channel of the last 8 months.Colgate-Palmolive (India)Buy in the range of 2120-2160
The share price of Colgate-Palmolive has generated a breakout above bullish Flag pattern signaling continuation of the up move and offers fresh entry opportunity.We expect the stock to head higher towards 2330 levels in the coming months being the measuring implication of the bullish flag breakout.The daily 14 periods RSI is in buy mode thus supports the positive bias in the stock.(Disclaimer: Recommendations and views on the stock market, other asset classes or personal finance management tips given by experts are their own. These opinions do not represent the views of The Times of India)
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Consumer confidence has fallen for the third consecutive month amid household “jitters” over rapid price rises, figures show.
GfK’s long-running consumer confidence index fell four points to minus 25 in April, following falls of two points and three points in March and February respectively.
The deepening concern was driven by perceptions of the UK economy, with a six-point slide in confidence for the next 12 months to minus 43, its lowest level since February 2023.
Confidence in personal finances over the coming year fell five points to minus four – one point lower than this time last year.
The major purchase index – an indicator of confidence in buying big ticket items – held steady, albeit at minus 18 but one point better than last April.
The only measure to improve was the savings index – often an indication that households are concerned about their finances and looking to build contingency funds – which is up five points to 32.
Neil Bellamy, consumer insights director at GfK, said: “Consumers really do have the jitters now.
“It is a year since we last saw a monthly drop of this size, and we have to go back to October 2023 to find the last time consumer confidence was lower.
“Everyone is grappling with rapid price rises, especially at the fuel pumps, which are taking a dent out of household budgets, and people know further price hikes are coming.
“Consumer confidence is deteriorating sharply, with fuel prices and threats of more energy price increases acting as constant reminders of inflation.
“While the Gulf crisis is intensifying pressures, much of the current strain reflects earlier domestic cost increases.
“How long can all this disruption and pain continue?”
UK’s clothing exports down 7.6% to $293 mn in Jan-Feb
Top stocks to buy today: Stock recommendations for April 24, 2026 – check list – The Times of India
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