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With a large pool of commercial, retail, warehousing and data centre assets yet to be securitised, the REIT universe is set for a significant expansion in new listings over the next five to seven years, a report said.

As more asset classes become REIT-able, Indias REIT penetration could increase to 2530% of institutional real estate by 2030, positioning the country among the fastest-growing REIT markets globally.

Indian REITs have delivered 8.9% annualised returns over the past five years, outperforming Asian peers. With a GAV of 2.3 lakh crore, strong occupancies, rising distributions and only one-third of REIT-ready assets monetised, the sector offers significant growth headroom, says Anarock.

India is now world's third most obese country after the United States and China, as per The World Obesity Federation. This year's Economic Survey warned against rising cases of obesity across age groups in India.

U.S. consumers will soon be seething with envy at the price cuts across the border, Clifford Winston writes in a guest commentary.

Regulatory pacts with ESMA could pave the way for five Indian clearing houses to reapply for EU recognition and ease costs for European banks.

Rather than splurging, Indias young professionals are adopting disciplined, flexible budgeting to navigate their first years of earning.

The aviation ministry hopes to nudge the European safety regulator for reciprocal recognition of MRO certification. If the EU side agrees, it could prove to be a boon for India's rapidly growing MRO industry

Anup Upadhyay, fund manager at SBI Mutual Fund, said about 70% of the SBI Flexi Cap Fund is now in large caps, up from 55% a year ago. In an interview with Mint, he also spoke about his outlook for the market, sectoral bets, and structural changes in the SBI Flexi Cap Fund.

The budget 2026 is just one stop on your investment journeyit does not change your destination.

Bollywood studios are delaying major releases as volatile box office returns and crowded calendars raise the risk of underperformance. Many are doubling down on quality and avoiding big-ticket clashes, even as streaming economics make release timing more strategic than ever.

REITs provide investors with access to real estate investments without the complexities of physical property ownership. They offer liquidity, lower entry barriers and professional management, making them suitable for risk-averse investors seeking steady income and portfolio diversification.

Bad news for Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai Motor India, with South Africa exploring an increase in auto import duties after the tariff shock from Mexico last month. That too, at a time when they are increasingly relying on exports. 

Sifys IPO nod, Yottas domestic pivot and listing talk at Nxtra and CtrlS signal a shift toward public markets and partnerships to fund Indias next phase of data centre expansion.

Assigning a nominee in a life insurance policy ensures faster claim settlement, legal clarity and financial security for families when they need it most.

Lodha Developers recorded its best-ever quarterly pre-sales or sales bookings of 5,620 crore in the third quarter of 2025-26, up 25% from a year ago.

HT Media Ltd reported a consolidated net loss of 23.70 crore for the December quarter, influenced by provisions for new labour codes. Despite this, revenue rose to 496.61 crore and profit before exceptional items increased to 13.33 crore, reflecting operational progress.

Hiba made in favour of unborn children is invalid. A key principle that governs Hiba is the fact that Hiba can be effected inter vivos or among living persons. When a Hiba is made to a child in the womb, it would stand valid only if the child is born alive within 6 months from the date the Hiba.

Recent rulings in the Binny Bansal and Tiger Global cases signal that day counts and paper relocations are no longer enough. Tax authorities are looking for real overseas substance before granting non-resident status or treaty benefits.

From false scarcity to hidden fees, digital platforms are engineered to extract maximum value. Here are the psychological weapons used against your wallet.

India currently has five listed REITs, four of which are focused on office assets and one on the retail segment. The next phase of growth is expected to be driven by greater diversification across asset classes

Bollywood stakeholders are increasingly collaborating with partners in the south, where audience engagement is strong and box office success is consistent. Partnerships include multi-film deals and investments in infrastructure, aiming to de-risk projects in the unpredictable Hindi market.

The Internal Revenue Service officially started accepting 2025 tax returns on 26 January, launching a taxpaying season that the White House projects could deliver an additional $100 billion returns to taxpayers.

The latest UAN linked to your last employer should be retained, and the older one linked to your first employment must be merged

In an economy that demands diversification to survive, the best investment you can make might just be the one you do on a Saturday afternoon.

ELSS does not offer tax deductions under the New Tax Regime. However, it still has the potential to deliver strong returns and create wealth. With a three-year lock-in period, ELSS can help investors overcome emotions such as greed and fear and become more disciplined.

From crypto SIPs and precious metals to IPO mania, 2025 saw investors chase returns like never before. As markets remind them of risk, 2026 calls for discipline over FOMO.

The nationwide bank strike on 27 January, called by UFBU, an umbrella body of nine unions representing officers and employees, is expected to hit public sector banks.

Understanding the crucial difference between nominees and legal heirs can save families from disputes and ensure smooth asset transfer.

As fraud risks rise and finance grows more complex, adult children across urban India are becoming informal money managers for ageing parentsmanaging investments, blocking mis-selling and navigating a delicate balance between protection and autonomy.

As gold hits record highs, many investors assume silver is the obvious next bet. History shows that thinking can quietly damage long-term portfolios.

From overseas employees working briefly from India to gifting money to NRIs, heres how Indian tax rules apply in two common cross-border situations.

The rationale for systematic investing is independent of portfolio size. Whether an investor has 1,000 or several crores, market direction over the short or long term remains inherently uncertain.

FNPO has said that the previous pay commissions did not apply the fitment factor consistently at all levels, both by design and necessity. Therefore, it has sought fitment factors ranging from 3.0-3.25 for various central government employee levels

While AI chatbots are a great tool to learn concepts, narrow down choices or even discover options, the risk lies in treating recommendations as advice. Action-oriented money decision-making driven by AI can be risky