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Real Estate in Your Portfolio: The Right Balance

Asset allocation is the most important decision an investor makes. More than individual stock selection or market timing, it determines long-term risk, return stability, and capital preservation. Within this framework, real estate occupies a unique position. It is neither a pure growth asset like equities nor a low-risk income instrument like bonds. Instead, it sits in between, offering a blend of income...

Smart Investor’s 2025 Checklist: How to Judge GDV, Realization Value & Developer Trust in Metro Projects

Real estate has regained its position as one of the most stable and rewarding investment avenues in 2025. With India’s GDP growing at 7.8% year-on-year in Q1 FY26 and metro residential prices surging between 5 to17%, homebuyers and investors are looking beyond traditional savings instruments like mutual funds and gold. But with bigger projects, new financing structures, and an evolving regulatory...

Floor Space Index (FSI): Meaning, Calculation & Importance in Urban Real Estate

Understanding Floor Space Index (FSI) is crucial for anyone involved in real estate — from homebuyers and investors to developers and architects. Also referred to as Floor Area Ratio (FAR), FSI directly influences how much you can build on a piece of land and therefore plays a central role in shaping the skyline of cities. 🏢 What is FSI (Floor Space Index)? Floor Space Index (FSI) is the...