Traveling ,Gardening & Finance
Traveling ,Gardening & Finance
Bengaluru home sales fell 5% in 2025, as rising property prices and cautious buyer sentiment tempered demand, according to a report by Anarock. The slowdown was attributed to higher prices, fear of IT sector layoffs, geopolitical tensions, and other uncertainties that have weighed on India’s residential market throughout the year. Bengaluru home sales fell 5% […]
In 2025, the GST Council implemented substantial tax cuts on construction materials: cement was reduced from 28% to 18%, bricks, tiles, and sand from 18% to 5%, paints and varnishes from 28% to 18%, and marble and granite blocks to 5%. Even modest reductions of 2–3% proved significant for middle-income homebuyers, especially when combined with […]
Silver briefly eclipsed Nvidia Corp. to become the world’s second-most valuable asset on Monday, a historic reshuffling that signals a deepening rotation from technology stocks into tangible commodities. Silver is on track for an annual gain of more than 160%, its best performance since 1979. (Unsplash) The white metal’s total above-ground valuation climbed to $4.65 […]
In 2025, landlord-tenant disputes dominated social media conversations across India, with Bengaluru emerging as a focal point in the residential rental sector. From demands for six to nine months’ rent as security deposits to deductions for painting, cleaning, and minor repairs, tenants took to social media platforms to share experiences they describe as ‘arbitrary’ and […]
Private equity (PE) investments in Indian real estate declined 29% year-on-year to about $3.5 billion in 2025, even as office assets continued to dominate investor interest, accounting for 58% of total inflows to about $ 2,001 mn, according to Knight Frank India’s report, Trends in Private Equity Investments in India: H2 2025. Private equity investments […]
Bengaluru’s luxury housing market saw a marked shift in 2025, with several big-ticket, high-profile property deals being concluded across the city. From premium land parcels in the central business district to high-end penthouses and duplex apartments, rising demand from ultra-wealthy buyers underscored Bengaluru’s emergence as a key market for luxury homes, experts said. Bengaluru’s luxury […]
In 2025, Bengaluru’s real estate market was significantly shaped by the Karnataka government’s introduction of the e-Khata system, a reform designed to digitise property records and speed up ownership transfers, according to real estate experts. While touted as a game-changer for homebuyers and developers, experts noted that its on-ground impact has been mixed, promising streamlined […]
Mohali mayor and Congress leader Amarjit Singh Sidhu has alleged that development works in private housing societies across the city are being deliberately stalled by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Punjab government despite repeated requests for approvals. He claimed that while the municipal corporation is empowered under Section 82(3) of the Municipal Act to carry […]
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has issued a recovery warrant against Omkar Realtors and Developers for not paying interest to a homebuyer after delaying handing over the flat to them. Alta Monte Signet project in Malad. The warrant has been sent to the Mumbai suburban district collector, directing officials to recover the […]
As 2025 draws to a close, Gurugram appears to have established itself as the key driver of the residential real estate market in the National Capital Region (NCR), outpacing its peers in luxury and premium housing sales. The year served as a key marker for NCR’s housing market – from the volatility that followed the […]
