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Every few years, India announces a mega infrastructure project. An airport. An expressway. An industrial corridor. Farmland is acquired, compensation is paid, and the news cycle moves on. But what happens to the families left behind — now suddenly holding crores in cash and no land to farm? The answer, as Jewar's development corridor makes painfully clear, is complicated. And it has very little to do...

On January 27, 2026, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, leaders from India and the European Union concluded what European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the “mother of all deals.” After nearly two decades of stalled negotiations, breakdowns, and geopolitical recalibration, the European Union–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was finally sealed. The agreement spans goods, services,...

Budget 2026 is an infrastructure-led budget, anchored by a record capital expenditure of ₹12.22 lakh crore. Through a mix of capex, tax rationalisation, and regulatory nudges—from GST changes to REIT and SM-REIT frameworks—it strengthens the supply and investment side of Indian real estate, while near-term demand outcomes remain contingent on execution, state policies, and financing...

Precious metals have always played a distinct role in investment portfolio. They are not growth assets in the conventional sense, nor are they purely defensive instruments. Instead, gold and silver sit at the intersection of wealth preservation, inflation hedging, and portfolio diversification. As 2026 approaches, investors are once again weighing a familiar question: gold or silver, which offers a...

When you buy a new home, all you can think about is moving in and maybe even hosting a ceremony! However, is moving into a new apartment just about finishing the paperwork, fixing a date and relocating all your stuff? There’s a lot more to it! A home is where you feel secure and live carefree. Before you step in, it is essential to make sure your new home is all set to welcome you. From basic...

Step into any newly built apartment today and you’ll sense it instantly—something has changed. The walls feel lighter, the spaces more intentional, the idea of “forever” a little less rigid. In India, housing is no longer just about owning property; it’s about how that space fits into life itself. The Future of Housing: What Millennials and Gen Z Really Want From a Home isn’t driven by...

For many investors, real estate investment and home loans go hand in hand. Very few people buy property entirely with cash, especially in metro cities where prices run into crores. Used correctly, a home loan can act as a powerful leverage tool, allowing investors to build wealth with limited upfront capital. Used poorly, it can strain cash flows and turn a promising investment into a...

You moved to a new city for work. At first, everything felt temporary—the rented house, the unfamiliar streets, the language you were still learning to decode. The job was good, the salary steady, and life… manageable. You told yourself you’d figure things out later. But somewhere between rent hikes, office conversations, and weekend house-hunting stories, a quiet question started following...

Building a home is one of the most personal investments a person will ever make. It is also one of the most financially vulnerable moments in the property lifecycle. Across markets—whether in India, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, or Europe—the story is strikingly similar: budgets stretch, timelines slip, and costs quietly inflate long before the keys are handed over. After more than two decades...

Imagine a monsoon evening in Mumbai: the rain is relentless, water seeps up the street, and the once-secure dream home is swept away. Move to Delhi in May, when the heat is so fierce that even covered balconies offer no respite. These are no longer extraordinary extremes; they are now part of everyday city life.  This is where the debate over climate change and real estate really...