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Savills India data. Despite occasional disruptions and sporadic inflation, India has demonstrated resilience, outpacing comparable economies with a growth rate of 7.2% in FY23 and promising projections for the future. The real estate sector, constituting about 7.3% of India's GDP, has undergone notable transformations, especially in its financing landscape post-pandemic, with renewed confidence from private equity funds. “To drive further growth, we must expand our asset pool and enhance the investor-friendly environment. Simplifying regulations and addressing sector-specific challenges are crucial for boosting investor confidence and unlocking new opportunities. With a promising economic outlook and conducive policies, India's real estate is sure to tread the growth path,” said Arvind Nandan, Managing Director, Research & Consulting, Savills India.

Lupin Ltd. traded 1.8 per cent up at Rs 1634.55 at around 10:15AM (IST) on Friday. The stock had closed at Rs 1605.5 in the previous session. Equity benchmark Sensex traded 444.9 points lower at 74593.25 around the same time.

Day trading stocks to buy today: On account of strong global market sentiments despite the global rating agency Fitch downgrading its outlook for China, the Indian stock market ended higher on Wednesday. Two out of three benchmark indices — the Nifty 50 and the Bank Nifty — climbed to a new peak of 22,775 and 49,057 respectively. The Nifty 50 index had the highest-ever closing of 22,753 as well.

Sensex surged 354.45 points to close at 75,038.15, while the Nifty 50 settled 111.05 points, or 0.49%, higher at 22,753.80. Nifty 50 formed a small positive candle on the daily chart with minor upper and lower shadow. “Technically, this pattern indicates a formation of high wave type candle pattern.

Sensex climbed 354 points to close above the record 75,000 mark for the first time while broader Nifty scaled a fresh lifetime high on Wednesday. Stocks that were in focus included names like Canara Bank, which jumped nearly 0.62%, Paytm, which fell 1.16%, and PB Fintech, whose shares rose 3.22% on Wednesday.

A new survey of registered investment advisors shows a climate of tempered confidence in the sector, with more than two-thirds expecting at least a marginal rise in financial markets over the next year.

As the rapidly evolving financial landscape pushes financial advisors toward a balanced of active and passive funds, asset managers have to rationalize their shelves accordingly to stay relevant. according to Cerulli’s latest research on asset and wealth management in the Americas.

Sims 4 is about to receive a stylish upgrade with the upcoming release of the Party Essentials & Urban Homage Kits. These new Kits, set to launch on April 18, promise to enhance your Sims' party experiences and fashion choices, according to a Dexerto report. Party Essentials Kit

In a wide-ranging interview on Cavuto: Coast to Coast, The Corcoran Group founder and Shark Tank star Barbara Corcoran addresses market trends and challenges in real estate.

Bengaluru | Mumbai: Piramal Group's flagship company Piramal Enterprises has invested over Rs 500 crore in a portfolio of projects of Bengaluru-based real estate developer Puravankara Group, said three persons with direct knowledge of the development. The investment encompasses a range of projects, spanning from commercial properties to residential ventures, reflecting a strategic collaboration aimed at bolstering real estate endeavours across multiple regions in India. «The Piramal Group entity has made this investment through a senior secured financing structure and it currently covers a total of four projects of the developer,» said one of the persons mentioned above. Key projects of this investment include the development of commercial properties spread over 800,000 sq ft along Kanakapura Road, a bustling locality in Bengaluru known for its rapid urbanization and commercial growth. This move aligns with the trend of commercial expansion in Bengaluru, fuelled by its status as a IT hub and a thriving business ecosystem.

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BENGALURU , NEW DELHI : In Indian cuisine, biryani holds a place of honour, especially during Eid festivities. Not surprising then that startups and larger hotel chains saw a notable uptick in orders for the fragrant dish in the run-up to Eid, as per an analysis by food delivery platform Swiggy. Demand for biryani across India saw a 15% increase during Ramzan, with orders totalling around 6 million plates.

disability due to stroke around the world are increasingly linked to temperature changes driven by climate change, a new analysis of global data over three decades has found. In 2019, there were over 5.2 lakh stroke deaths linked to non-optimal temperatures, the study, published in the journal Neurology, found. While the majority of these stroke deaths — more than 4.7 lakh — were due to lower than optimal temperatures, researchers also found that number of deaths from stroke linked to higher than optimal temperatures had increased, when compared with 1990. They associated optimal temperatures with the lowest death rates. The burden of stroke «due to high temperature has increased rapidly, especially among people aged older than 10 years, and was disproportionately concentrated in low Socio-demographic Index (SDI) regions such as Africa,» they wrote in the study.

global merchandise trade is likely to decline by 1.2 per cent, in value terms, due to the ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, economic think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said on Thursday. The US dollar value of world merchandise trade fell 5 per cent in 2023 to USD 24.01 trillion, but this decline was mostly offset by a strong increase in commercial services trade, which rose 9 per cent to USD 7.54 trillion, it said. This allowed world goods and commercial services exports on a balance of payments basis to slip 2 per cent in 2023 to USD 30.8 trillion. «Despite the World Trade Organization (WTO) expecting a 2.6 per cent rise in trade volume for 2024, the value of world merchandise trade is still seen to decline by 1.2 per cent in 2024 from 2023, continuing the trend of trade values falling behind the trade volumes,» the think tank said.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024 draw near, fraudulent activities related to voter ID cards are on the rise. Recently, a 30-year-old man named Mohsin Mohammad Rafi Shaikh was apprehended for producing fake Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and voter IDs in Malwani, Rajasthan. Shaikh confessed to the crime during the investigation, revealing that he charged Rs 2000 for each fake document and utilised an online portal for the forgery process. Police confiscated his computer, printer, and papers, and Shaikh was arrested on charges of cheating and forgery. This incident is just one example of the growing trend of voter ID card scams ahead of elections. To safeguard yourself from falling victim to such scams, it is crucial to stay informed and exercise caution. Here are some tips to help you avoid becoming a victim of a voter ID scam:

Also Read: As El Niño flips over, Skymet forecasts normal monsoon this year Moreover, metal stocks are enjoying a consistent upward trend, with industrial metal prices soaring to multi-year highs. Banking stocks have also performed strongly. This surge in major sectoral indices propelled the Nifty 50 to achieve a new record high of 22,775 points in the previous trading session.

Q4 results preview: IT sector likely to report muted revenue growth with stable margins; all eyes on FY25 guidance Apart from the key numbers, trends on deal winds, attrition and management commentary on near-term demand will be under focus. Brokerage firm Motilal Oswal Financial Services expects TCS' deal pipeline to remain resilient in the UK regions, but the US and Europe may continue to stay weak. As per Motilal's estimates, TCS may report a 2.2 per cent QoQ growth in constant currency (CC) terms while EBIT margin may be stable, as operational improvements should be compensated by low margins in the India business.

mutual funds have delivered an average return of 38% in the last one year, an analysis by ETMutualFunds showed. There were around 12 schemes in the consumption category. Toppers gave more than 40% returns in the last one year, with ICICI Prudential Bharat Consumption Fund leading at 43.87% return. Meanwhile, Tata India Consumer Fund gave a 43.44% return during the same period.

US stock traders are exacting a big influence on Bitcoin (BTC) prices, a South Korean crypto researcher has claimed.