India’s residential real estate market is seeing a shift in how homebuyers evaluate property purchases, with emphasis on long-term value, risk assessment and asset quality. “The era of the ‘price per square foot’ obsession is over. Today’s buyer is evaluating the overall value ecosystem of a home,” said Nagabushana Reddy, CEO, Founder and Managing Director,…
According to the amendment, cases where GAAR was invoked prior to March 31, 2026, fall outside its scope. However, it remains to be seen how Indian income-tax authorities will deal with such cases, write tax law experts Bijal Ajinkya and Viraj Doshi of Khaitan & Co. By CNBCTV18April 17, 2026, 1:25:31 PM IST (Published) In…
With Akshaya Tritiya approaching, real estate activity typically sees a seasonal uptick, as the occasion is considered favourable for long-term purchases such as property. Market participants note that while the period carries cultural significance, investment decisions continue to require careful evaluation of legal, financial and location-related factors. Title clarity and due diligence A primary consideration…
Midcap and smallcap stocks are once again drawing investor attention, supported by improving valuations and steady inflows despite recent market volatility. Data from March shows a sharp rise in flows into these categories, indicating that investors are increasingly using market corrections as an opportunity to invest rather than exit. This reflects a growing maturity among…
Alt Capital has launched its third alternative investment fund scheme, AltCap Yield Fund III (AYF III), and partnered with FundsIndia Private Wealth to raise ₹1,000 crore, with an additional ₹200 crore green shoe option. AYF III is the third scheme under the firm’s Category II alternative investment fund platform registered with the Securities and Exchange…
Equity-oriented mutual funds recorded a 17.38% year-on-year increase in average assets under management (AAUM) in March 2026, according to an analysis by Abakkus Mutual Fund based on Association of Mutual Funds in India data. Total equity AAUM rose to about ₹33.54 lakh crore in March 2026, up from ₹28.57 lakh crore a year earlier, indicating…
Gold and silver prices rose in futures trade on Thursday (April 16), supported by fresh buying interest and firm global cues, even as market participants assess near-term volatility ahead of Akshaya Tritiya. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold contracts for April delivery increased by ₹851, or 0.55%, to ₹1.54 lakh per 10 grams. Analysts…
With buying activity typically rising ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, jewellers and consumer experts advise buyers to pay closer attention to authenticity checks. Gold purchases during the festival are often driven by tradition as well as long-term investment considerations. Industry participants note that the emotional significance attached to buying gold on the occasion makes it equally…
Commuters on Mumbai Metro Line 1 can now reduce their daily travel costs by turning routine online shopping into commuter savings, following the launch of a new app-based rewards feature by Mumbai Metro One. Under the system, users earn cashback on purchases made through popular e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra and Ajio. The…
Akshaya Tritiya is here, and many see this day as a good time to buy gold or silver for luck and future savings. Every year, jewellery shops see long lines and heavy crowds, which makes shopping slow and tiring. Choices also become limited as popular designs sell out quickly. To avoid this rush, many are…
