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Real estate developers and financial institutions are cautiously optimistic about growth in the realty sector in the next six months amid geopolitical uncertainties, according to Knight Frank-NAREDCO. Real estate consultant Knight Frank and realtors' body NAREDCO released 41st edition of the Knight Frank-NAREDCO Real Estate Sentiment Index Q2, 2024 (April-June 2024) report, showing that the current sentiment index score has moderated to 65 from its all-time high of 72 in Q1, 2024. The future sentiment score declined to 65 from 73. «While both current and future sentiments remain firmly in the positive zone suggesting a continued belief in the sector's long-term prospects, the scores reflect a more tempered view on recent real estate growth, influenced by election and budget speculations,» Knight Frank said. The adjustment in the future sentiment index reflects a positive yet more conservative outlook for the near term.

ecommerce enabler, forecasts a 40% surge in online sales for the upcoming festive period, led by a resilient Indian economy, growth of aspirational GenZs, and rise of D2C brands. According to data from GoKwik's network, which includes over 4000 direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands, there has been a 38% increase in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) and a 49% rise in orders in July compared to June of this year. This early spike suggests that the festive shopping season has begun earlier than usual and is being driven by online shopping. This year, with more shoppers adopting a direct-to-consumer (D2C) approach, an increasing number of Gen Z individuals entering the workforce with disposable income, and a growing emphasis on aspirational purchasing of premium products, GoKwik anticipates a 40% increase in orders during the festive season.

The UK’s image as a multicultural country is the obvious loser from the far-right violence of the past fortnight, but in time these tragic events may have wider implications for the policing of social media everywhere. The role of X in disseminating often-false information and lionizing rabble-rousers, as well as X owner Elon Musk’s provocative tweets and irresponsible retweets, are all under the microscope.

Passenger vehicle sales in July stood at 3,41,510 units, according to data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on Wednesday. Three-wheeler sales in the same month were 59,073 units, while two-wheeler sales totalled 14,41,694 units, the data showed. In June, total passenger vehicle sales were recorded at 3,37,757 units, compared to 3,27,788 units in June 2023.

REC Ltd. traded 1.1 per cent down at Rs 563.0 at 12:12PM (IST) on Wednesday, even as BSE benchmark Sensex gained 162.85 points to 79118.88. The scrip had settled at Rs 569.3 in the previous session. The stock quoted a 52-week high and 52-week low of Rs 653.9 and Rs 216.45, respectively.

United Spirits Ltd. dropped 0.8 per cent to Rs 1391.0 at 11:52AM (IST) in Wednesday's trade. The scrip hit a high of Rs 1407.1 and low of Rs 1391.0 so far during the session. The stock had closed at Rs 1402.35 in the previous session. The counter had a total traded volume of 11:52AM shares so far with a turnover of Rs 0.25 crore on BSE. The stock traded at a price-to-earnings multiple of 71.79 and a price-to-book ratio of 11.55.

Ashok Leyland Ltd. traded 1.62 per cent down at Rs 247.65 on Wednesday at around 11:57AM (IST), while the benchmark BSE Sensex advanced 148.69 points to 79104.72. As many as 331,895 shares changed hands on the counter with a total value of Rs 8.29 crore.

HDFC Asset Management Company Ltd. gained 0.8 per cent to Rs 4178.15 at 10:10AM (IST) in Wednesday's trade. The stock hit a high of Rs 4198.0 and low of Rs 4117.95 so far during the session. The stock had closed at Rs 4144.7 in the previous session. The counter had a total traded volume of 10:10AM shares so far with a turnover of Rs 0.75 crore on BSE. The stock traded at a price-to-earnings multiple of 43.16 and a price-to-book ratio of 11.32.

Indian market is likely to trade higher on Wednesday tracking positive global cues. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold to the tune of Rs 2,107.17 crore, while domestic institutional investors (DIIs) brought to the tune of Rs 1,239.96 crore on Tuesday.

Shares of state-owned hydropower company SJVN surged by up to 9% to a day's high of Rs 148.85 on the BSE on Wednesday. This rise followed the company reporting a 31% year-on-year increase in its consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 357.09 crore for the June quarter, due to higher income. The company had reported a net profit of Rs 271.75 crore during the April-June period of the preceding financial year, the company said in an exchange filing.

Vedanta Ltd. gained 0.94 per cent to Rs 426.7 at 10:15AM (IST) in Wednesday's trade. The scrip has hit a high of Rs 428.5 and low of Rs 421.35 so far during the session. The stock had closed at Rs 422.7 in the previous session. The counter has had a total traded volume of 236125 shares so far with a value of Rs 10.04 crore on the NSE. It traded at a price-to-earnings multiple of 31.99 and a price-to-book ratio of 3.29.

ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Ltd. rose 1.44 per cent to Rs 1975.45 in Wednesday's trade. It hit an intraday high of Rs 1975.45 and low of Rs 1942.15, respectively, during the day. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 2032.0 and low of Rs 1266.0.

The investigation that resulted in the arrests of two Toronto men accused of plotting an attack for ISIS began with a tip from France, sources have told Global News.

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are in a tax policy arms race, copying and one-upping each other’s proposals in a bid to court key battleground state voting blocs ahead of a looming battle in Washington to rewrite the tax code. 

Season 4 of Slow Horses, a popular show nominated for nine Emmys. The series continues to draw attention with its gripping storyline and strong cast.

horror drama series, “Grotesquerie,” created by Ryan Murphy. The show will start on September 25 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on FX, with streaming available on Hulu the following day. It will also be available internationally on Disney+ later.

Netflix's beloved romantic comedy series Emily in Paris. The much-anticipated Emily in Paris Season 4 is set to premiere this week, bringing with it a fresh batch of episodes that promise to reignite the charm, drama, and fashionable escapades that have made the show a global sensation. As viewers prepare to dive back into the world of Emily Cooper, the ex-pat marketing executive navigating life in the City of Light, excitement is building for what is expected to be one of the most thrilling seasons yet, as per a report by Netflix Life.

jail is an exception" legal principle is applicable even to offences under special statutes like the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday while granting bail to a man accused of harbouring suspected terrorists. A bench of justices Abhay Oka and Augustine George Masih said once a case has been made out for the grant of bail to an accused, the court cannot decline the relief. «When a case is made out for a grant of bail, the courts should not have any hesitation in granting bail. The allegations of the prosecution may be very serious. But, the duty of the courts is to consider the case for grant of bail in accordance with the law. 'Bail is the rule and jail is an exception' is a settled law,» SC said. The verdict came while ordering the release of a retired police constable Jalaluddin Khan, who was booked under the stringent provisions of the anti-terror law and those of the now defunct Indian Penal Code for renting out the upper floor of his house to alleged members of the banned Popular Front of India.

Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance used a round of news show appearances to disparage the Democratic ticket and promote Donald Trump’s record and second-term plans

New Delhi: Coal India Ltd has removed the limit on the quantity purchased by power producers and allowed supply beyond their annual contracted volume. The company has done away with an earlier provision which allowed coal supplies up to a maximum of 120% of the contracted quantity to power plants, it said on Tuesday. Now, the simplification would benefit the power plants which prefer to lift higher quantities of coal beyond their stipulated contracted quantity, it said.