Real estate equity investments in January-September create record
Real estate equity investments recorded a robust 46% year-on-year (YoY) growth totalling $8.9 billion in Jan-Sep β24 βthe highest-ever recorded since CY 2018, surpassing the $ 7.4 billion total equity investments for CY 2023. On a quarterly basis, equity investments in real estate stood at $ 2.6 bn in the Jul-September 2024 period.Domestic investors (predominantly…
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FPIs pump in Rs 52,910 crore as Budget aims to foster stable investment environment
The foreign portfolio investor (FPI) community, which is set to play a major role in positioning India as the third largest economy in the world, has pumped in nearly 52,910 crore in equity and debt this month (till July 26). FPIs were consistent buyers as the Union Budget 2024-2025 focused on fostering a stable and…
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Boost to entrepreneurship, bid to curb speculation a hard balance
Every year, I look at the budget for two things: what it means for our capital markets, and what it means for our entrepreneurial ecosystem. On these fronts, the budget brings both good and bad news. In a way, the Economic Survey set the stage for some of the changes in the budget. The publication…
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No Gains, No Tax. Markets to Take Tax Hikes in Stride
Going into the budget, there were apprehensions about fiscal prudence and whether the budget would indicate a populist turn by the government. However, the message is that of continuity. Apart from the increased allocation of resources to the states of the two coalition partners, there does not seem to be any meaningful difference between the…
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Rising F&O trade becomes macro issue now, household savings going into speculation: Sebi chief
Sebi chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch on Friday said the capital markets regulator is “compelled” to warn against speculative bets in the futures and options (F&O) segment because it has become a “macro issue”, affecting the broader economy now. Household financial savings are going into the speculative bets, belying the expectations of being used for capital…
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