According to data published in Knight Frank's wealth report 2026, India's Ultra High Net Worth Individual population, defined as individuals with a net worth of $30 million (approx ₹250 crore) or more, expanded by 63.4% between 2021 and 2026. The total count rose from approximately
Every few months, the same headline resurfaces: "Is India's real estate market about to crash?" It's a fair question; prices in cities like Bangalore and Delhi-NCR have risen sharply enough that affordability concerns are genuinely valid, and unsold housing inventory has been climbing for
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q1 -Is circle rate the same as market value? A -No. Circle rate is the government-fixed minimum value for registration and stamp duty purposes; market value is the actual price a buyer and seller agree upon, which can be higher or lower than the circle rate.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q1 -Should small investors invest in warehouses in India? A -While the market is booming – H1 2026 registered a 16% spike in leasing and institutional investment up 53% y-o-y - this is one real estate asset Class where returns are closely tied to location, quality of
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q1 -Can I claim both Section 24(b) and Section 80C in the same year? A -Yes. They cover different components (interest vs. principal) and can both be claimed together, subject to their individual caps, but only under the old tax regime. Q2 - Is Section
"Which city should I invest in?" is the single most common question in Indian real estate, and it's also the one answered opinions that are not backed by any data. In this guide, we'll explore each city with its actual Q1 2026 price data,
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q1 -Do I need a new PAN or TAN to file Form 141? A -No. Form 141 continues the PAN-based filing regime for individual buyers, just like the previous Form 26QB. No TAN is required. Q2 - Has the TDS rate changed under the new regime?
When the world's wealthiest investors change direction, the rest of the market usually notices a little later. For decades, family offices have quietly been some of the world's most influential investors. Unlike mutual funds or hedge funds that chase quarterly performance, they invest with a much
The top-line growth metrics, a yardstick routinely applied to assess the macroeconomic path of the Indian nation, would have it believe the country is set on a robust gross domestic product (GDP) expansion track. Yet a deeper look at the internal income and wealth distributions at aggregate national levels would
The previously prevalent optimism around India’s Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) market has taken a markedly cautious tone. Recent consumer packaged goods market performance, highlighted in data released by NielsenIQ (NIQ), showcases a market in a peculiar phase of normalization around volume. With an increased disruption in pricing points, and
India's residential real estate sector just closed out its strongest year in over two decades. The 28 largest listed developers together booked nearly ₹1.95 lakh crore in pre-sales in FY26, up 17% from the year before, while residential pre-sales across the sector crossed ₹4.1 lakh crore
Following seven quarters of consolidation, the Indian micro-finance sector reported a 3.2% QoQ jump in its portfolio to 3.31 lakh crore. A look at asset quality repair and CGSMFI 2.0’s impact. Consumption friction, uneven local inflation, and corporate credit caution have defined macroeconomic conversations surrounding India&
If you've searched for "real estate mutual funds in India" expecting a clean list of funds that buy property the way an equity fund buys stocks, here's the first thing worth knowing: SEBI doesn't actually recognise a dedicated "real estate mutual
Bangalore's real estate pipeline for 2026–27 is one of the deepest the city has ever seen over 100 new projects are expected to launch across the next two years alone, spanning everything from ultra-luxury townships in North Bangalore to plotted developments on the emerging South-West periphery. The
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q1 -What is the capital gains tax rate in India 2026? A -Long-term capital gains on property (held over 24 months) are taxed at a flat 12.5% without indexation if bought on or after 23 July 2024. If bought earlier, you can choose 12.5%
Senior living in India isn’t the niche segment that it was just five years ago. What was once considered a handful of old-age homes, has morphed into a true, rapidly expanding market that provides dedicated senior living communities offering wellness programs, on-site healthcare, and community-building infrastructure. Estimates suggest the
Navi Mumbai has quietly become one of the most talked-about real estate markets in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), and for good reason. Between 2021 and 2025, average apartment prices across Navi Mumbai rose by more than 22%, and that momentum has only picked up since the Navi Mumbai International
“How much budget is required to buy a property in Mumbai?” - this is undoubtedly the most daunting real estate question as Mumbai isn’t a monolithic property market; rather, it’s a complex web of multiple micro-markets perched one atop another. Move past a single flyover, and you’ll
When house-hunting anywhere in India recently, chances are you’ve heard the term ‘township’ at least a million times. Builders use it to label anything from a vast, sprawling 400-acre master-planned community in a city's vicinity to an understated gated enclave with a park and convenience store. This
Composite petrol and diesel margins at Indian OMCs have rebounded past pre-West Asia conflict levels as crude falls below $80. A data-backed breakdown of the ₹1.8 lakh crore excise cushion, OMC debt cycles, and frozen pump economics. The transactional relationship between global crude oil and the price you pay
As India negotiates sensitive trade terms with Washington, maritime data reveals Russian crude quietly captured a record 53.5% of India's total oil imports in June 2026. Inside the Strait of Hormuz crisis and the energy pragmatism driving New Delhi's strategy. The diplomatic chess board between
With massive PLI schemes and a $30B smartphone export surge, India’s share of manufacturing to GDP is stuck between 13%-14%, a far cry from its 25% goal. Data-driven insight into why domestic GVA growth is outstripping local factories. India’s story of industrial manufacturing is told through headline
India's latest reform on curbing the cost of retail investor capital and investing abroad, on public exchanges outside its shores, the biggest shift in more than a year since it was initially formed. Regulator of India's financial zone, International Financial Services Centres Authority or IFSCA, has
Bengaluru has dominated India’s real estate sector for half a decade. Prices have spiked in key areas like Whitefield, Bagaluru, Sarjapur Road, and North Bengaluru; developers have launched numerous new projects, and early investors have made significant profits. But with continuously climbing prices, there's a question arising: