A India-US trade deal, not Fed rate cut, matters more for India’s stock market, rupee| Business News

India’s stock markets are trading mixed after the US Federal Reserve delivered a third straight interest-rate cut, as investors tracked cues on progress of a India-US trade deal that’s been a WIP for months. The Bombay Stock Exchange building on Dalal Street in Mumbai. (Bloomberg) On Thursday, the 30-share BSE Sensex opened 0.17% higher only […]

SMREIT market likely to exceed $75 bn, driven by 500 mn sq ft of eligible commercial assets: CBRE

India’s Small and Medium Real Estate Investment Trusts (SM REITs) market is likely to cross $75 billion, backed by more than 500 million sq ft of eligible office, logistics and retail assets, according to a report released by CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd. India’s Small and Medium REITs market is set to exceed $75 billion, […]

Sensex down 800 points, Nifty below 26,000 — Why is stock market down today?| Business News

India’s stock market suffered a late sell-off today, with the benchmark indices tumbling sharply, wiping out over ₹7 lakh crore of investor wealth in the process. The Bombay Stock Exchange building on Dalal Street in Mumbai. (Bloomberg) The 30-share S&P BSE Sensex fell more than 800 points, dragging the Nifty 50 below the psychological 26,000 […]

Worli dominates India’s ₹40-crore-plus luxury real estate market, logs ₹5,500 crore in two years

Across India. from Bengaluru’s tech corridors to Delhi’s power hubs, Worli alone accounts for nearly half of all residential transactions above ₹40 crore. The neighbourhood’s concentration of wealth is evident: in just two years, more than 30 homes priced above ₹40 crore each were sold, totalling over ₹5,500 crore and resetting India’s luxury real estate […]

Is America’s jobs market nearing a cliff?| Business News

Everyone is gloomy about America’s jobs market. Investors talk of a “K-shaped” economy, in which growth is buoyed by an exuberant stockmarket and artificial-intelligence investment, while ordinary Americans languish. Job creation and overall economic growth, which usually move in tandem, have diverged. The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates at its two most recent meetings. […]

India to lead emerging market growth with 7pc GDP rise in 2025: Moody’s| Business News

Moody’s Ratings on Friday said with a 7 per cent GDP expansion in 2025 and 6.4 per cent in the next year, India will lead growth among emerging markets and across the Asia Pacific region. Moody’s also said that India’s domestic growth drivers underpin its economic resilience amid global uncertainty. (Bloomberg) Moody’s also said that […]

Sebi reclassifies REIT as equity to boost market participation

New Delhi, Nov 28 (PTI) Market regulator Sebi on November 28 reclassified Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) as equity-related instruments to promote higher participation by mutual funds and specialised investment funds (SIFs). Sebi on November 28 reclassified Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) as equity-related instruments to promote higher participation by mutual funds and specialised investment […]

SOBHA Limited announces the launch of its first project in the Mumbai real estate market, having 310 residences

SOBHA Limited announced on November 24 the launch of its first project in the Mumbai real estate market, named SOBHA Inizio. The project, spanning over 1 acre, will feature 310 residences, according to the company’s announcement. Mumbai real estate launch: SOBHA Limited announced on November 24 the launch of its first project in the Mumbai […]

Saudi Arabia on track to open real estate market in January 2026

(Bloomberg) — Saudi Arabia said it’s progressing as planned with reforms that will allow foreigners to own a wide range of real estate — including in the holy cities — starting in January. Saudi Arabia real estate update: Non-Saudis will be able to buy residential, commercial, agricultural and industrial properties, in addition to acquiring land […]

Is Chennai overtaking Pune and Coimbatore in the senior living market?

Once regarded as ‘pensioners’ paradise,’ Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu and Pune in Maharashtra were long seen as two of India’s most attractive senior living destinations, thanks to their salubrious climate, affordability, and established retirement communities. However, real estate experts say that both cities are now facing growing competition from Chennai, which is rapidly emerging as […]