The real estate market has long been a reliable avenue for building wealth, and in 2025, the landscape is evolving at an unprecedented rate. With new market trends, advanced technologies, and changing buyer preferences, investors need to rethink their strategies in order to maximize real estate returns. In India, the sector is undergoing a transformative phase, driven by rapid urbanization,...
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Ranchi is gearing up for a transformation in its heart — the iconic Sainik Market will give way to a brands -new 11-floor mall, with parking for over 700 vehicles, modern retail, entertainment zones, and more. But this is not merely about concrete and glass. The development resonates deeply for the city, especially because one of the region’s most beloved Nagpuri / Sadri hit song — “Jani Man Kar...
When the Smart Cities Mission (SCM) was launched in 2015, it carried the promise of a new India — one that was efficient, sustainable, digitally empowered, and globally competitive. 100 cities were chosen to be the torchbearers of this urban revolution. A decade later, in 2025, it’s time to ask: Have India’s Smart Cities truly become smart — or are they just smarter versions of the old...
In India, buying property is rarely just about numbers. It’s about dreams, aspirations, and sometimes even the need to fulfill family expectations. For most Indians, property symbolizes not only financial security but also social status and cultural pride. The decision of whether to buy in a village, block, town, or city often feels like standing at a crossroads—with each path leading to a very...
Ever wondered why one side of the street is lined with cozy homes while the other bursts with buzzing shops or towering offices? That invisible hand guiding what goes where is called land use zoning. It’s the master plan behind how cities, towns and even rural areas are organized. By classifying land into different “zones,” planners decide where people live, work, shop, farm, manufacture or simply...
India’s real estate sector has long been one of the more male-dominated corners of business. Think construction sites, hard hats, long hours, site offices, contractors who expect to negotiate only with men. That’s been the norm. But lately, things are shifting—slowly, but with purpose. More women—especially those born into family real estate empires—are stepping forward as CEOs, directors, and...
India has been steadily moving towards the construction of smart buildings. Over two decades after the IT boom in the late 1990s, numerous IT parks, special economic zones, and smart cities have been launched, boosting the demand for highly efficient workspaces to meet the needs of modern-day businesses. The emergence of innovative technologies eventually paved the way for the country’s first...
When most people buy an apartment, they obsess over square footage, price per sq. ft., or whether the society has a swimming pool and gym. But here’s the truth: none of these factors will decide how happy or comfortable you’ll be inside that home. What truly dictates your experience is the layout and design. Think of it this way—an apartment isn’t just four walls and a ceiling. It’s the stage...
India is currently witnessing one of the heaviest monsoon seasons in recent years. While overflowing dams and waterlogged cities dominate the headlines, another reality lurks beneath the surface—water scarcity. Despite abundant rainfall, much of this precious resource runs off into drains, leaving groundwater tables depleting and cities staring at a future where water could become more valuable than...
In India, land isn’t just a piece of property—it’s an emotional and financial legacy, often inherited from ancestors. With cities expanding rapidly, developers frequently approach landowners with lucrative offers: “Give us your land, and in return, we’ll build apartments or commercial complexes, and you’ll get a share.” Sounds tempting, right? But here’s the reality—thousands of...