India’s REIT market crosses ₹2.3 lakh crore in gross asset value, overtakes Hong Kong in scale

India’s REIT market crosses ₹2.3 lakh crore in gross asset value, overtakes Hong Kong in scale

India’s Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) sector has reached a gross asset value of about ₹2.3 lakh crore, crossing Hong Kong’s REIT market in market capitalisation, a report by Anarock said. The equity market capitalisation of the country’s listed REITs now stands at around ₹1.66 lakh crore, it said.India’s REIT sector has reached a gross asset value of about ₹2.3 lakh crore,...

Saudi Arabia honours Asim Munir: Pakistan army chief conferred King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence; defence ties in focus

Saudi Arabia honours Asim Munir: Pakistan army chief conferred King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence; defence ties in focus

Pakistan’s chief of defence forces field marshal Syed Asim Munir, was on Monday conferred with Saudi Arabia’s highest civilian honour, the King Abdulaziz Medal of Excellence, during his official visit to the Kingdom.The award was granted under a Royal Decree issued by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Announcing the honour, the Pakistan Army said the King...

Maharashtra local body election: Mahayuti reinforces dominance; BJP storms 2 Shiv Sena bastions | Thane News

Maharashtra local body election: Mahayuti reinforces dominance; BJP storms 2 Shiv Sena bastions | Thane News

The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance asserted dominance in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region following local election victories THANE/NAVI MUMBAI: The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance’s decisive local election victory on Sunday reinforced its political dominance in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) after the 2024 assembly elections.BJP trumped deputy CM Eknath Shinde’s Shiv Sena in its bastions of Ambernath and...

‘Mamata Banerjee has ties with RSS’: Humayun Kabir to launch new party today; suspended TMC MLA eyes kingmaker role in 2026 | Kolkata News

‘Mamata Banerjee has ties with RSS’: Humayun Kabir to launch new party today; suspended TMC MLA eyes kingmaker role in 2026 | Kolkata News

MURSHIDABAD: Suspended Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Humayun Kabir on Monday announced that he will launch a new political party at noon, stating that the outfit will work for the common man, deprived Muslims and the aam aadmi.Speaking to reporters, Kabir said, “I am launching a new party at noon today. This party is being formed to work for the common man.” He added that the party would focus on...

Institutional investments in India’s real estate sector are projected to soar to .4 billion: Report

Institutional investments in India’s real estate sector are projected to soar to $10.4 billion: Report

India's real estate sector is expected to reach an unprecedented milestone in 2025, with institutional investments projected to soar to an estimated $10.4 billion across 77 transactions, marking the second consecutive year of record-breaking performance. This figure stands as the highest on record and represents a 17% increase from the previous year's exceptional performance of $8.9 billion, according...

Bengaluru real estate: Homebuyers debate city centre flats vs outskirts villas amid career relocations

Bengaluru real estate: Homebuyers debate city centre flats vs outskirts villas amid career relocations

A Reddit post by a Bengaluru professional has sparked a major debate about the dilemmas faced by young homebuyers when choosing between convenience and long-term investment. Many Bengaluru residents are debating whether to purchase apartments near IT hubs like Bellandur or to stretch their budgets for villas on the outskirts, highlighting the trade-offs between affordability, commuting time, and...

With hot tea & masks, Delhi traffic cops brave pollution, winter | Delhi News

With hot tea & masks, Delhi traffic cops brave pollution, winter | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: Traffic personnel in the city face constant exposure to toxic fumes from petrol and diesel vehicles as well as the biting winter chill.For sub-inspector Sarita Shukla, who is posted at the Tughlaq Road Circle near the Indira Gandhi Memorial area, one of Lutyens' Delhi's busiest stretches surrounded by roundabouts, wide arterial roads and frequent VIP movement, the day begins early.Delhi’s...

Maharashtra rural election results: BJP makes inroads in MMR, Konkan; verdict sets tone for urban polls | Mumbai News

Maharashtra rural election results: BJP makes inroads in MMR, Konkan; verdict sets tone for urban polls | Mumbai News

PUNE: Even as BJP emerged as the single largest party in the municipal council and nagar panchayat elections across the state, Congress managed to halt BJP’s juggernaut in several municipal councils and nagar panchayats in Vidarbha. In Maharashtra’s sugar bowl of western Maharashtra, BJP battled its own Mahayuti alliance partners as Congress and NCP (SP) struggled to retain hold.BJP made inroads...

From project suspensions, ad curbs to parking relief: MahaRERA strengthens buyer protection in 2025

From project suspensions, ad curbs to parking relief: MahaRERA strengthens buyer protection in 2025

The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) stayed in focus through 2025 with a series of buyer-centric interventions. The year marked the first full calendar year under Chairman Manoj Saunik, who assumed office in September 2024.MahaRERA update: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority stayed in focus through 2025 with a series of homebuyer-centric interventions. (Picture for...

Ankur Warikoo’s post sparks debate: Couple buys house before marriage, serves samosa at wedding

Ankur Warikoo’s post sparks debate: Couple buys house before marriage, serves samosa at wedding

A couple's decision to prioritize buying a home before their wedding sparked a debate on modern Indian marriage priorities. While some lauded their financial prudence and focus on stability, others questioned the simplicity of their ceremony, highlighting the evolving views on tradition versus partnership. Most marriage conversations in India begin with dates, venues, guest lists, and menus. Rarely do...