Housing affordability: Ahmedabad and Hyderabad emerge as affordable residential markets

Housing sales across major Indian cities remain strong, supported by steady demand, favourable interest rates, and rising incomes. Over the past 15 years, housing affordability has improved across most Tier I cities, aided by higher incomes, moderate price growth, and better credit access. According to Colliers India, the Price-to-Income (P/I) ratio has improved from 88.5 […]

No slowdown in Bengaluru and Hyderabad housing markets: Brigade Group MD Pavitra Shankar

Brigade Group Managing Director Pavitra Shankar has said that housing demand remains steady in cities such as Bengaluru and Hyderabad despite concerns around affordability and job market uncertainty. “There’s no slowdown per se,” she noted, adding that inventory continues to move well across projects. Brigade Group MD Pavitra Shankar said housing demand in Bengaluru and […]

Gold rebounds on safe-haven demand as risk-off mood rattles markets| Business News

Gold rebounded as investors sought safety following a slump in global stocks due to concerns around elevated valuations. Gold is about 50% higher year-to-date, with prices touching a record last month before retracing some gains. (AFP) Spot gold prices rose toward $4,000 an ounce, after falling almost 2% in the previous session as the dollar […]