Prices climb, but low loan rates keep homes affordableSix out of eight major cities within affordability threshold in the first half of 2026; stable employment and income help sustain demand.
04 Jul, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
Industry body ASMA urges government to waive customs duty on primary aluminium, scrapThe Aluminium Secondary Manufacturers Association (ASMA) is urging the government to eliminate basic customs duties on primary aluminium an...
03 Jul, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Home affordability holds firm despite rising prices: Knight FrankHomebuyer affordability remains strong across most Indian cities in early 2026, with lower borrowing costs offsetting rising property price...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Insurance regulator IRDAI plans overhaul of commission rules to curb mis-selling, sources sayIndia's insurance regulator is set to overhaul distributor commissions, proposing payments spread over a policy's life to curb mis-selling ...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 Today Match Schedule (July 3) Indian Time (IST): Full match list, fixtures, India time (IST) and venuesFootball fever grips India as the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 heats up on July 3 with three thrilling knockout encounters. Argentina fa...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
How Jewar Airport could trigger a Gurugram-like boom in FaridabadFaridabad, once a quiet NCR real estate market, is poised for rapid transformation driven by the upcoming Noida International Airport. Impr...
02 Jul, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Citi becomes No. 1 investment banker in India, earns $60 million in last 6 months: LSEGThe jump gives Citi a 9.8% wallet share of India's total investment banking fee pool, which itself shrank 20% year-on-year to $614.1 millio...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Cut GST on smartphones below Rs 25,000 to 5%: GT Bharat-PWIF reportA new whitepaper suggests a significant GST reduction on smartphones under Rs 25,000 to 5%, while retaining 18% for pricier models. This mo...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.51 PM IST
Smartwatch-maker Fire-Boltt to enter smartphone market with budget 4G, 5G phonesIndian smartwatch maker FireBoltt is set to launch its Boltt brand of 4G and 5G smartphones in August, targeting consumers priced out by re...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Nifty Realty gains 6%: Is this the start of a new up-cycle? Equirus Cap's Vijay Agrawal answersIndia's real estate sector is experiencing a robust turnaround, driven by a shift to organized developers, increased project launches, and ...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Elite IB school program finds demand beyond India’s big citiesIndia's smaller cities are becoming a surprising hub for the elite International Baccalaureate program, with nearly half of new schools pla...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
Kolkata, Surat top million-plus cities in entrepreneurshipKolkata, Surat, and Greater Hyderabad lead India's entrepreneurial landscape, housing over 22% of unincorporated businesses. These major ci...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
White-sand beaches, medieval charm, stunning skylines: 5 of the world's most beautiful cities every traveller should visitForget the urban hustle; some cities offer breathtaking natural beauty and rich culture. Time Out's survey of 24,000 locals reveals the wor...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Housing sales fall 6% across top 7 cities in Q2 as West Asia conflict dents buyer sentiment; launches rise 7%: ANAROCKPersistent Systems' shares plunged nearly 11% following its announcement to acquire Germany-based Nagarro for €1.27 billion. While the deal...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Residential sales dip to lowest since Jan 2023 amid West Asia war, impacting buyer sentimentResidential sales in India experienced a significant dip in April-June, reaching the lowest point since early 2023. Geopolitical tensions a...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Racquet sport Padel looks to up the game in cricket-crazy IndiaPadel, a sport blending tennis and squash, is rapidly expanding across India, with court numbers soaring and player participation surging. ...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
A Rs 20 lakh crore plan could shake up the Delhi-NCR property marketDelhi-NCR's property market faces affordability challenges, prompting the ambitious NCR Regional Plan 2041. This plan aims to reshape the r...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST