A Reddit discussion has sparked a debate over what many believe is the most expensive mistake Bengaluru homebuyers are making in 2025: buying a home based solely on how their lives look today, particularly close to the eastern IT corridor, such as Whitefield, Varthur, Sarjapur, and Carmelaram. A Reddit thread has sparked debate on Bengaluru […]
In March 2025, Allied Blenders & Distillers, the largest Indian-owned alcobev firm, moved its premium brands to a new luxury subsidiary, ABD Maestro. It invested ₹70 crore for an 80 percent stake, with actor Ranveer Singh owning the balance. Bikram Basu, managing director at ABD Maestro Pvt. Ltd. (Handout) Maestro’s portfolio includes owned brands such […]
A Bengaluru couple’s Reddit post about searching for an apartment in the city’s outskirts has sparked a debate after they highlighted challenges such as long commutes, weak infrastructure, and prices of ₹1.5 crore or more even for compact units. Their experience has reignited discussion on whether older homes in central neighbourhoods offer better long-term value […]
MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has ordered a fresh verification of whether a small premises inside the historic Marlboro House Cooperative Housing Society on Pedder Road can legally be treated as an independent flat, a question that has fuelled a bitter divide among the Art Deco building’s residents. HC orders fresh check on ‘illegal flat’ […]
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on December 4 cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%. Following earlier rate reductions this year, the move further strengthens the value proposition for homebuyers, especially in the affordable and mid-income segments that are highly sensitive to interest rate changes. First-time and mid-income buyers stand to benefit […]
Updated on: Dec 04, 2025 12:12 pm IST Snippets showing how the man’s parents reacted when he handed them the papers for a house he purchased for them. What began as a simple walkthrough of what a man’s parents assumed was a newly rented property quickly turned into a profoundly emotional moment after he revealed […]
A 32-year-old Bengaluru resident has sparked a discussion online after explaining why he refuses to purchase property in the city despite having a net worth of ₹7 crore and a monthly salary of ₹3.7 lakh. For now, the Redditor said he prefers renting in Jayanagar for lifestyle.(Shutterstock) In the post titled “Why buying a house […]
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd., a house that Uday Kotak built with a little help from Anand Mahindra, has completed 40 years of operations today—from ₹30 lakh capital in 1985 to ₹4.2 lakh crore market capitalisation today. Uday Kotak, founder of Kotak Mahindra Bank. (Mint) “40 years ago today, I started a company with ₹30 lakh […]
Lenskart Solutions Ltd. has tied up with Labubu maker Pop Mart to strengthen its global “House of Brands” strategy that also includes Barcelona’s Meller brand of sunglasses acquired earlier this year. Peyush Bansal, chief executive officer of Lenskart Solutions. (Bloomberg) The ‘Pop Mart X Lenskart’ eyewear collection will launch in Singapore—online and in select stores—in […]
Published on: Nov 15, 2025 08:17 am IST Social media users claimed YouTuber Ishan Sharma already owned a house while re-sharing an old video he posted over two years ago. YouTuber Ishan Sharma faced intense backlash on X after he tweeted about buying his first house in Bengaluru. Many accused him of lying, referring to […]
