ClubAstra Events & Travels

05/02/2024

ClubAstra organised a Reunion for the 1979 batch from Delhi Public School, RK Puram over the weekend of 3rd-4th February at Baweja Farms, Mannesar. The entire planning and ex*****on of the same from venue selection, guest list, cocktails & bar management, catering for all meals, live music, souvenirs etc. was done by ClubAstra. Here are some pictures from the event…

30/12/2023

Just raise a glass to all the fun,
With ClubAstra, the adventure's just begun.
May your New Year be bright,
Filled with joy and delight,
As we journey together, as one!

29/12/2023

In the new year, just travel afar,
With ClubAstra, you’ll enjoy your Safar…
From mountains so high,
To beaches nearby,
Adventure awaits, no matter how far!

25/12/2023

Sending festive cheer your way! May your holidays be wrapped in joy, tied with laughter and sealed with moments of pure happiness.
Cheers and best wishes for 2024!!

14/12/2023

Smart baggage trolleys make their appearance for the first time at the Goa Airport in India. Next time you visit Goa, do use these smart trolleys and notice how convenient they make your wait at the airport.

12/11/2023

. Let the celebration
of this Diwali bring
endless joy to your life.

May you have a
wonderful year ahead
full of new success
and achievements!

May the comfort and
brightness of Diwali's
festive lights fill
your heart forever!

HAPPY DIWALI!

24/10/2023

May the divine blessings of Lord Rama, fill your lives with happiness and virtue…
Happy Dussehra!

30/09/2023

We would like to inform you that the Union Budget 2023 has increased Tax Collection at Source (TCS) on foreign remittances under LRS (Liberalised Remittance Scheme) from 5% to 20% for all purposes except Education and Medical and will be effective from 1st October, 2023.

The TCS rates effective are as below:

Purpose of Remittance: TCS applicable from or after 1st October, 2023

1) Education where source of funds is education loan:
0.5% of the aggregate amount in excess of INR 7 lakhs

2) Education (funded by self) and Medical:
5% of the aggregate amount in excess of INR 7 lakhs

3) All other purposes under LRS (includes Travel):
20% of the aggregate amount in excess of INR 7 lakhs

14/08/2023

“A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of it’s people.”
-Mahatma Gandhi
ClubAstra wishes all its partners and patrons a very Happy Independence Day!

28/06/2023

Relief for Indian Travellers as has change of heart!

New TCS rule to come into effect from October 1, 2023: Finance Ministry

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26/06/2023

As the retrograde 20% deadline approaches…

Travel companies and industry bodies in India are seeking an extension of the 1 July implementation date for a 20% tax at source on overseas tours due to a lack of proper mechanisms. Firms also want the threshold limit of INR700,000 ($10,750) that exempts tax to be provided for all travel services a...

19/05/2023

20% TCS for credit card forex payments under the LRS from July 1, 2023
Budget 2023 has increased TCS for foreign remittances under the LRS from 5 per cent to 20 per cent (except for education and medical purposes). This rule will be effective from July 1, 2023.

At present, under LRS, remittances made for foreign education, via an education loan paid abroad, attract a TCS of 0.5 per cent for the amount transferred beyond Rs ..

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Credit card spending in a foreign currency will now be a part of LRS's annual limit of $2,50,000 per person. Further, it will be subject to tax collected at source (TCS). Budget 2023 has increased TCS for foreign remittances under the LRS from 5 per cent to 20 per cent (except for education and medi...

29/11/2022

Vistara airlines will be merged with Tata-owned Air India by March 2024, the company announced today. Singapore Airlines, which owns minority share in Vistara in its joint venture with Tata, will own around 25 per cent of the enlarged Air India, into which it'll infuse over ₹ 2,000 crore.

For Vistara, the two owners "aim to complete the merger by March 2024, subject to regulatory approvals", said a Singapore Airlines release. Tata also owns low-cost carriers Air India Express and AirAsia India, both of which will be merged under the Air India brand, too, by 2024.

This will take the fleet size to 218, putting togetaher Air India's 113 with AirAsia India's 28, Vistara's 53, and Air India Express's 24. It will then be India's largest international carrier and second largest domestic carrier, Tata Sons said.

With Tata Sons as majority owner, Singapore Airlines will own around 25 per cent of enlarged Air India, into which it'll infuse over Rs 2,000 crore

15/08/2022

Today we cherish the ones who made our independence possible…
Freedom is hard to get, but we are blessed to have it. Let's appreciate everything we have and celebrate the great miracle of freedom & a big salute to all the freedom fighters & soldiers who have sacrificed their lives for our Independence!
We wish you & your family a very Happy Independence Day 🇮🇳
Jai Hind!
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To celebrate the 75 glorious years of Independence and in keeping with the Government of India’s Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Ambuja Neotia chairman Harshavardha...

13/04/2021

Happy , , , , , , , , , , , , to one and all. Today also marks the New Year in the & calendars. May Divine Grace be upon everyone and their loved ones...