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AI redraws office demand dynamics as GCCs power India's leasing market
Global Capability Centres and flexible workspaces are now driving India's office real estate demand. Third-party IT services firms are reducing their office space leasing significantly. Overall office transactions remain strong despite global economic uncertainties and disruptions. AI is transforming occupier requirements, shifting focus to capability over cost. India's deep talent pool and favorable business environment support sustained office demand.
Pulse of the Street: Realty and healthcare lifts markets, but weak rupee clouds rally
Markets rose nearly 1% this week as softer crude oil prices, easing volatility and buying in real estate, healthcare and consumption stocks lifted sentiment. However, weakness in capital goods and power, along with continued pressure on the rupee, showed that the recovery remained selective
Corporate giants turn to urban regeneration as redevelopment race intensifies
India's largest corporate houses are increasingly focusing on urban regeneration, shifting real estate focus from land acquisition to redevelopment. Giants like Reliance, Adani and JSW are aggressively bidding for projects involving old housing colonies and slum rehabilitation in Mumbai.
Sensex jumps 400 points, Nifty rises above 24,100 as oil prices cool below $73 per barrel
Indian stock markets surged on Thursday, with Sensex and Nifty climbing significantly as falling oil prices bolstered investor confidence. Major gainers included IndiGo, M&M, Maruti Suzuki, and TCS, while broader markets also saw positive movement. The real estate and auto sectors led the gains, indicating a robust trading session for the day.
Realtors eye margin relief as US-Iran peace deal raises hopes of lower fuel costs
A potential peace deal between the US and Iran offers hope for India's real estate and construction sectors. Developers are watching oil prices closely. A ceasefire could lower crude oil costs, easing supply chain worries. This may gradually reduce construction expenses and improve project margins. Stability in the Gulf region could also boost housing demand from non-resident Indians.
IME Capital's Ashi Anand bets on AI-linked capital goods firms, exits IT and real estate
Ashi Anand, Founder and CEO of IME Capital, said his firm has allocated around 10% of its portfolio to companies connected to global power equipment and infrastructure supply chains serving major international manufacturers. He is also building exposure to the GLP-1 and consumer themes. Anand remains cautious on markets due to geopolitical risks, warning that prolonged disruption around the Strait of Hormuz could push oil prices higher and weigh on India's inflation and trade balance. Disclaimer: The views and tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own, not of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
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Adani, Reliance, Lodha, JSW bid for 206-acre Mumbai redevelopment projects
Leading real estate firms are vying to redevelop three large housing colonies in Mumbai. These projects span prime areas like Worli, Bandra Reclamation, and Andheri West. The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority is overseeing the process. This initiative aims to upgrade living standards for residents in older colonies. It promises modern housing and improved urban infrastructure for thousands.
Aditya Birla Group to invest $500 million in Vodafone Idea as revival signal strengthens
Aditya Birla Group is injecting ₹4,730 crore into Vodafone Idea (Vi) through a preferential allotment, bolstering the telecom operator's financial standing. This capital infusion follows Kumar Mangalam Birla's return as chairman and aims to support Vi's efforts to compete with rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel.
Real estate, capital goods remain recovery bets despite market volatility: Emkay Global
Seshadri Sen, Head of Research & Strategist at Emkay Global Financial Services says India could face short-term market pain if crude oil sustains at $105-110 per barrel, with the risk of a ₹10/litre fuel price hike impacting inflation and discretionary consumption. The strategist remains optimistic on a medium-term “peace trade” with oil potentially cooling to $80, while selectively favouring sectors like real estate, capital goods and recovery plays linked to a post-war normalisation scenario.
Indian real estate sentiment enters cautious recalibration phase in Q1
India's real estate market is navigating a period of careful adjustment. With a noticeable downturn in sentiment during Q1 2026, global economic challenges are taking a toll. Soaring oil prices and stringent financial conditions are affecting market dynamics. The residential sector appears to be stabilizing, while office spaces are thriving with unprecedented leasing activity.
Correction in NBFCs, IT and realty offers entry as earnings stay steady: Anupam Tiwari
Anupam Tiwari, Head of Equity at Groww Mutual Fund, expects a strong current quarter with limited impact from oil shocks so far, but flags risks from the next quarter onward. He remains positive on premium consumption, NBFCs, manufacturing exports and capex, while adding IT and premium real estate after corrections. He believes market fears may be overstated, with much of the downside already priced in.