From paperwork to digital platforms: Why low-touch property investing is emerging as an inflation hedge

For investors navigating markets, stability has become a scarce asset. Global bond yields remain unpredictable, while equity indices swing sharply with every data release. Amid this uncertainty, real estate is quietly reclaiming its appeal. Investors are returning to property not for rapid gains, but as a hedge against inflation, currency erosion and market volatility. Higher […]

NRI property guide: Everything you need to know before investing in real estate back home

Rajesh Desai, an NRI, purchased an apartment in Bengaluru for ₹1.5 crore. He complied with Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) rules by making payments through his Non-Resident External (NRE) account. Since the transaction involved a resident seller and exceeded ₹50 lakh, 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) was deducted. RBI approval was not required, as […]

Are Bengaluru’s lake-facing homes worth the premium? Here’s what homebuyers should know before investing

Bengaluru homebuyers are increasingly trading skyline views for waterfront serenity. A growing number of buyers now prefer lake-facing homes, a shift that’s pushing up prices in premium neighbourhoods such as Hebbal, Whitefield, and Yelahanka. According to ANAROCK Group, lake-view apartments command 15–25% higher prices than non-lake-facing units in the same project, with annual appreciation of […]

SEBI is said to bar mutual funds from investing in pre-IPO placements| Business News

India’s market regulator has told mutual fund managers they cannot invest in companies before they list, Reuters reported on Friday, citing sources. SEBI Bhavan at BKC Bandra in Mumbai. Mutual funds are not permitted to hold unlisted shares. (PTI) Certain mutual funds had sought clarifications from Securities and Exchange Board of India, or SEBI, as […]