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India’s top seven cities saw a notable drop in housing sales in 2025, with 3.95 lakh units sold versus 4.59 lakh in 2024, despite RBI’s 1.25% repo rate cut. Property prices rose 8% to ₹9,260/sqft, led by Delhi-NCR’s 23% surge. New launches dipped slightly to 4.19 lakh units. If sales continue falling in 2026, experts warn of increased rental demand for existing properties, potentially driving up r
Indian weddings now average Rs 39.5 lakh, with destination events reaching Rs 58 lakh and an 8% year-on-year spending increase in 2025, heightening financial risks from cancellations, weather, or vendor issues.
India shattered records in 2025 with over 365 IPOs raising nearly ₹1.95 lakh crore, including ₹1.80 lakh crore from mainboard listings. However, analysis of SEBI filings reveals a startling truth: 63% of funds came from Offer for Sale (OFS), directly benefiting promoters, PE funds, and early investors rather than fueling company expansion. Notable cases like LG Electronics India and WeWork India w
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) launched affordable one-year personal accident covers—Health Plus variants—with premiums Rs.355-Rs.755 for Rs.5-15 lakh coverage. Benefits include full payout on death/permanent disability, medical reimbursement up to Rs.1 lakh, child education/wedding aid up to Rs.1 lakh, fracture compensation and coma support. Available for ages 18-65 via post offices or IPPB app
The article highlights how India Post’s fixed deposit schemes deliver superior returns compared to major banks after the RBI’s repo rate reductions in 2025. For a 5-year tenure, Post Office FDs offer 7.5% interest, turning an initial ₹2 lakh investment into approximately ₹2.9 lakh, thanks to quarterly compounding and government-backed stability.
New income tax rules in India impose up to 84% tax (including penalties, surcharges, cess) on unexplained cash found during searches, warns investment banker Sarthak Ahuja. Banks auto-report cash withdrawals over ₹10 lakh annually and deduct TDS above ₹20 lakh. Certain transactions like ₹2 lakh+ daily cash receipts or property sales over ₹20,000 cash attract 100% penalties. Stricter enforcement vi
Swiggy Instamart’s ‘How India Instamarted 2025’ report uncovers fascinating quick-commerce habits: a Kochi customer ordered curry leaves 368 times (nearly daily), Mumbai user spent ₹16.3 lakh on Red Bull Sugar Free, Chennai buyer ₹2.41 lakh on pet supplies. Bengaluru tipped ₹68,600 to delivery partners (national high) and led Korean sauces/late-night snacks. Tier-2 cities like Rajkot (10x growth)
Swiggy Instamart’s ‘How India Instamarted 2025’ report reveals a customer spent over ₹22 lakh on 22 iPhone 17s, 24K gold coins and routine groceries like milk, fruits and eggs, showcasing blend of luxury and essentials in quick commerce. Dhanteras gold orders surged 400%, Bengaluru saw ₹1.97 lakh silver brick in one cart. Noida buyer dropped ₹2.69 lakh on gadgets. Condoms in 1/127 orders; Mondays
Tamil Nadu’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) removed 97.4 lakh voters from electoral rolls, with 53 lakh shifted, 27 lakh deceased and others duplicates/absent. Chennai saw 14 lakh deletions, Coimbatore 6.5 lakh (highest 1.23 lakh in Kavundampalayam) and Sholinganallur 2.18 lakh. Draft voter list published; verify name instantly at electoralsearch.eci.gov.in using EPIC number, personal details or
Tamil Nadu’s TWEES scheme empowers women and transgender entrepreneurs, especially from disadvantaged backgrounds, with up to ₹10 lakh project loans without collateral. Offering 25% capital subsidy (max ₹2 lakh) and requiring only 5% promoter contribution, it targets 1 lakh beneficiaries in 5 years. No education/income limit; priority for widows, deserted women, disabled and SC/ST. Eligible for ma
