India–US trade deal: Will it help drive demand for real estate in India?

India and the United States clinched a major trade pact on February 2, with Washington cutting tariffs on Indian goods to 18%, giving New Delhi a competitive edge over export rivals such as China, Indonesia, Vietnam and Bangladesh. Experts say the agreement could indirectly affect the real estate market by boosting foreign direct investment in […]

Oracle may slash up to 30,000 jobs amid AI data centre funding challenges

Oracle is contemplating substantial job cuts, potentially eliminating between 20,000 and 30,000 positions, as it grapples with challenges in securing funding for its artificial intelligence (AI) data centres. According to investment bank TD Cowen, the US tech firm aims to generate $8bn to $10bn in cash flow through these reductions. Additionally, Oracle is exploring the […]

Year-ender 2025: Private equity investments in Indian real estate jumps 59% to $6.7 billion

Private equity (PE) investments in Indian real estate have surged to $6.7 billion in 2025, a 59% year-over-year increase, driven largely by overseas institutional capital, which accounted for 76% of total inflows. The office segment led investments with $2.4 billion, supported by steady leasing and long-term demand, while data centres and residential assets followed, a […]