Category: Money Matters

On 9th April 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a 25-basis-point reduction in the repo rate during its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, bringing the rate down to 6.00%. This is the second consecutive cut this year. And experts feel that this is a signal of the...

India’s real estate went through remarkable growth in the second half of 2024, cementing its position as one of the most dynamic markets in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. With institutional investments surging by 88% year-on-year to $3 billion, the country demonstrated resilience and adaptability amid global economic uncertainties. This...

As the real estate market in Greater Noida continues to flourish, recent news indicates that land prices are likely to increase even more. This will impact the cost of property in the region – industrial, commercial and residential. For people who keep an ear to the ground, it is...

For Indians who had never heard of it before, the SWAMIH Investment Fund (Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing) was a surprise mention in the recent Union Budget. As more funds were allotted to the launch of SWAMIH Fund 2.0 in the Union Budget 2025, a few eyebrows were...

The Union Budget 2025 has sparked hope in the real estate sector, leading to a notable rise in the Nifty Realty index, which increased by nearly 3% on February 1, 2025. This surge comes despite a generally weak performance otherwise and was a reflection of the budget’s favourable reforms....

Godrej Properties has reported an impressive run in the third quarter of FY 25. The company’s financial results displayed a net profit of ₹162.64 crore, which marks a remarkable increase of 161% compared to the same period last year. The results are an indicator of the company’s strong performance...

All eyes were on the Indian Finance Minister, Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, last Saturday and it was not solely due to her striking choice of sarees. Like her previous Budget presentations, the Union Budget 2025 also had some expectations from the Indian real estate sector. How did the Union Budget fare this...

Congratulations…You have finally decided to buy a home. This is just the tip of the iceberg. There are as many types of property as there are buyers – while it depends largely on your budget, there are other factors that can influence your purchase. The same budget can buy...

India loves its real estate – that is a given. But there is a new star on the investment horizon that is shining bright. Did you know that leasing office spaces is a big contributor to India’s commercial real estate market buzz? In fact, India is a global leader...

There are several types of real estate investments, and it always pays to know more about all the options before you decide which is the best-fit for you. Today, we are discussing freehold commercial properties. In India, real estate is mainly classified into residential and commercial property. Understandably, when...