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Source: Live Mint The importance of the housing sector to India’s gross domestic product (GDP) cannot be overstated. The major employment generator is expected to contribute 13% to the national GDP. With the Union budget being around the corner and the emphasis that the current dispensation is laying on the real estate sector, there is…
Source: Live Mint Atul Singh, CEO, LGT Wealth India talks about the shifts in investment strategies, the growing appeal of alternative investments, and the evolving landscape for global diversification. Edited excerpts: Can you start by telling us a bit about LGT Wealth India and your role there? LGT is a global leader in private banking…
Source: Live Mint Think you’ve nailed your property budget? Think you’ve accounted for every expense in buying your dream home? Think again—overhead costs like taxes and government fees could add a hefty 7-12% to your final bill. The biggest cost is that of stamp duty, a tax levied by state governments on the sale of…
Source: Live Mint Here’s a quick look at the performance of different asset classes in 2024. India equities: taking a breather Unlike last year, when Indian stock markets were on a tear with the BSE 250 SmallCap Total Return Index (TRI) delivering 47.3% returns, this year the stock markets seem to have taken a breather….
Source: Live Mint Retirement planning is essential for ensuring financial security in the future. Adopting a proactive, planned investment approach can significantly aid in developing a solid corpus. Industry experts suggest that a person can create a diversified, growth-oriented strategy by combining instruments like systematic investment plans (SIPs) with government-backed programs like the Employees’ Provident…
Source: Live Mint New Delhi, Dec 22 (PTI) India’s key property market Delhi-NCR has remained buoyant during the December quarter, with housing sales and new supply estimated to rise 25 per cent and 59 per cent, respectively, according to PropEquity. Real estate data analytic firm PropEquity data shows that housing sales in Delhi-NCR are likely…
Source: Live Mint Time: 5.30 pm, early May Place: Pitampura, north-west Delhi People wait anxiously in front of a roadside food cart. The long, long queue spills over from the pavement onto the street, leaving bikes, cars, cows and canines jostling for space on the narrow road. A few paces ahead, half a dozen vloggers…
Source: Live Mint Top investment opportunities in 2025: In 2025, several vibrant industries will show up as excellent investment prospects as India’s economy continues its upward trajectory. Global trends are bringing about change and opening up new opportunities for investors as the new year draws near. According to industry analysts, investors can anticipate strong returns…
Source: Live Mint New Delhi, Dec 21 (PTI) Housing sales are estimated to fall 21 per cent annually across nine major cities during October-December period to 1.08 lakh units on high base effect, according to PropEquity. Real estate data analytics firm PropEquity on Saturday released the sale numbers for India’s top nine housing markets —…
Source: Live Mint NRIs don’t even benefit from indexation, which adjusts the purchase price for inflation. Buyers must deduct tax on the total sale value. However, buyers can apply for a lower TDS certificate to reduce this amount. Besides, NRIs often face difficulties managing the property remotely. Tasks such as approving repairs, managing maintenance costs,…
