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The real estate market in South India is showing strong potential in 2026. The demand is driven by technology-led growth and infrastructure expansion. As per industry outlook reports, structural growth, institutional interest, and strategic urban planning are main themes shaping real estate opportunities in the southern part of India. Also, the real estate market in…
The Union Budget’s excise duty waiver on biogas blended with compressed natural gas could unlock investments worth up to Rs 1 lakh crore, industry body Indian Biogas Association said on Sunday, highlighting a potential boost to India’s clean energy transition.The industry body said the Union Budget 2026 decision to waive excise duty on compressed biogas…
PM Modi meets Chairman & CEO of Kyndryl, Martin Schroeter New Delhi: Artificial intelligence is no longer experimental, said Martin Schroeter, CEO of Kyndryl, one of the world’s largest IT infrastructure services providers. It is, he said, already reshaping how govts and enterprises operate, including in India. “It is the discussion that every customer wants…
Delays in project completion, lack of infrastructure, or slow growth in a particular geographic area can result in unrealised appreciation and delayed rental income. Natural hazards, government regulations, or higher interest rates can further escalate costs or lower demand for real estate. These external factors underscore the sensitivity of real estate performance to overall economic…
Facebook parent Meta is reportedly planning its largest-ever election-related spending effort to date this year. The Mark Zuckerberg-led social media giant may have plans to spend $65 million to support state-level political candidates who support the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. According to a report quoting officials from the companies, Meta’s lobbying efforts are soon going…
New Delhi: Microsoft president Brad Smith, in an interview, outlined the opportunities and responsibilities AI presents for the Global South, with a particular focus on India. He noted the need for digital sovereignty, and India-US collaboration through trade agreements to protect sovereignty while enabling cross-border innovation. Smith said India is Microsoft’s second-largest employee base, with…
New Delhi: The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is likely to constitute a high-powered committee to study its investment objectives, policy and guidelines as it eyes higher returns on its nearly Rs 31 lakh crore corpus based on contribution from over 30 crore members. The issue was discussed at last week’s investment committee meeting, which…
Two months after warning about “elements of irrationality” in the AI investment boom, Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai switched gears at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, defending Big Tech’s massive spending spree. With Google Cloud’s backlog doubling to $240 billion and Gemini surpassing 750 million users, Pichai compared AI infrastructure investment to railroads and highways—expensive…
Mumbai, the financial capital of India, has one of the most dynamic and aspirational real estate markets for a long time now. And it continues to grow. Driven by strong demand and upcoming infrastructure projects, the city will continue to attract end users and developers this year too. Despite high prices in prime areas, there…
MUNICH: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), in Munich, Germany, among several other key dignitaries, during her ongoing visit.Both leaders were pleased to note the finalisation of the India and the European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in January 2026. The Union Finance Minister underlined the financial…
