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These days, retiring doesn’t mean an absolute halt. Whether you’re a local Indian or an NRI moving back home, this phase is a fantastic chance to adopt an easier and comfortable way of living. It’s the perfect time to dust off old hobbies, travel without rushing, and settle down in a spot that serves up…
What was once “affordable” is now harder to find. India’s urban population is running out of affordable homes, and the numbers are getting harder to ignore.India’s urban affordable housing shortage continues to widen, with the deficit currently estimated at 9.4 million units and projected to rise to 30 million by 2030, according to Anarock.It has…
Lohegaon has become a sought-after residential area due to its proximity to Pune Airport and expanding infrastructure. The locality offers affordable rental properties across various housing segments, making it suitable for families, professionals, and frequent travellers seeking convenient city access. Apartments in Lohegaon are available for ₹5,000-₹20,000 per month, depending on the configuration, and amenities…
Fuel-saving push, rising costs: Is public transport affordable enough? As fuel prices remain vulnerable to global events and governments continue urging citizens to use public transport, a practical question arises: how affordable is public transport in India today?While buses, metros and local trains are generally far cheaper than private vehicles, commuters often face additional costs…
Credit desks at housing finance companies today experience a common pattern: salaried professionals, engineers, teachers, nurses, and government employees in their late 20s and early 30s arrive with a dream and a payslip. They have done all the right things. They have a down payment saved up. Their credit rating is good. They have visited…
MUMBAI: Banks have asked govt to review the definition of affordable housing by revising property value and size thresholds to reflect inflation and changing requirements, as rising ticket sizes and interest costs render existing limits less relevant.“We are the market leaders in housing finance and our home loan portfolio has grown by 13.7%. Our average…
Ulwe is one of the best emerging property hot spots in Navi Mumbai. Open sea view apartments can be bought from here at comparatively cheaper rates as compared to the premium marketplaces of the city of Mumbai. Also, owing to its closeness to various forthcoming infrastructural developments such as the Navi Mumbai International Airport, it…
And once again Mumbai’s housing sector has broken all the records and witnessed overwhelming demand. In a recent update, the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) reported receiving more than 16,400 applications for its 2026 lottery for 2,640 homes. Yes, you read that right! The application process began in March-end and the lottery draw…
NEW DELHI: Several domestic companies including Sun Pharma, Torrent, Zydus, Dr Reddy’s, Glenmark and Alkem announced the launch of semaglutide on Day 1, substantially lowering the cost of weight-loss therapy.This is in the wake of the innovator Novo Nordisk losing its patent on semaglutide on March 20.Sun Pharma’s weekly therapy costs, from initiation to the…
Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently shared an online post announcing that the company has reached a new milestone in managing electricity use in data centres. In an X post, Sundar Pichai said “Google is now the first cloud provider to integrate 1 GW of flexible demand into long-term utility contracts”. “Our ability to shift or…
