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Knowledge Realty Trust to invest Rs 700 cr to build 1.4 mn sq ft office space in Bengaluru
Knowledge Realty Trust plans a Rs 700 crore investment over three years for new office space in Bengaluru. The company is also actively seeking acquisitions to expand its business. KRT anticipates continued growth in key financial metrics. Demand for office space remains strong, particularly from Global Capability Centres. The firm's portfolio is designed to be resilient to AI advancements.
Patient capital trusts India as hot money exits; FDI inflow rises 17% YoY
In the fiscal year 2025-26, India witnessed a remarkable surge in foreign direct investment, soaring to $94.5 billion. This uptick is particularly notable given the backdrop of global economic turbulence. Investors from abroad demonstrated a keen interest, predominantly in the finance and technology arenas. Additionally, net FDI inflows experienced a noteworthy rise, underscoring India’s growing attractiveness to international financiers.
Reliance on non-core income makes Indian insurers structurally weaker than global peers: Report
In the realm of Indian general insurance, a significant portion of profits arises from investment income. This reliance dilutes their operational strength compared to international players.
Dipan Mehta prefers Yatra over Ixigo, sees opportunity in new-age consumer stocks
Dipan Mehta, Director of Elixir Equities sees online travel platform Yatra as a better bet than Ixigo due to reasonable valuations and strong growth in corporate travel. He expects AI-led changes to create clear winners and losers in the IT services sector over the next few quarters. In FMCG, Mehta prefers new-age consumer brands like Nykaa and Honasa Consumer, citing faster growth and stronger positioning than traditional players. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
US firms commit over USD 60 billion investment in last 6 months: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said investment commitments from American companies in the last six months are estimated to exceed USD 60 billion, including major data centre investments by firms such as Amazon and Google. He said India provides a trusted framework for global companies and combines scale, talent and market opportunity in a manner unmatched globally. Commitments from American industry in the last six months are estimated to be upwards of USD 60 billion, including major data centre investments by companies such as Amazon and Google, he said here at the Annual Leadership Summit of the American Chamber of Commerce. India and the United States have economies that complement each other with minimal competition, making the partnership stronger. He said when complementarity is combined with mutual trust, it creates an unbeatable combination capable of building trusted and resilient supply chains for the future, he added.
1080% returns in five years! Multibagger stock rises despite cautious trends on Dalal Street
Himadri Speciality Chemical shares gained nearly 2% to ₹590 after announcing an investment in Sicona Battery Technologies. The company has invested AUD 25.59 lakh in additional Compulsorily Convertible Notes, raising its total to 1.67 crore CCNs, while maintaining no additional voting rights.
India emerges APAC’s top bet for real estate returns across sectors: CBRE survey
India leads Asia Pacific in real estate yields across all asset classes. Global investors are actively deploying capital into Indian real estate. This trend is expected to strengthen as more institutional-grade products become available. India's commercial real estate investment saw significant growth in Q1 2026. The nation is a top market for real estate debt interest.
K Hospitality launches investment arm with ₹200 cr corpus to back consumer companies
K Hospitality Corp has launched Kliff Ventures with a ₹200 crore corpus to invest in early-stage consumer and retail brands across food, lifestyle and allied sectors.
Metro Brands, Jubilant FoodWorks fairly priced; Apollo Hospitals a strong compounder: Dipan Mehta
Dipan Mehta, Director of Elixir Equities says Metro Brands and Jubilant FoodWorks look fairly valued at 65-70x trailing earnings — better to wait for a dip. Apollo Hospitals impressed with record revenues and strong operating leverage. On large global IPOs like SpaceX, he warns that private equity has already captured the big gains, leaving public market investors to buy in at peak valuations. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
Shriram Finance or Hindalco may enter Sensex in June: Nuvama
Market watchers anticipate significant shifts in the BSE Sensex this June. Hindalco Industries or Shriram Finance are poised for inclusion, potentially attracting substantial passive investment. Conversely, Trent is expected to be excluded due to a dip in its free-float market capitalization. Nuvama predicts the announcement on May 22, with changes effective June 19.
FIIs slash allocation in India's top 10 bluechip stocks by half. Is that a warning sign for your portfolio?
Foreign institutional investors have significantly reduced their allocation to India's top blue-chip stocks, nearly halving their exposure in the last four years. This shift is part of a global capital reallocation, with India losing ground to markets like Taiwan and South Korea, driven by AI-led investment narratives.
Banks seek RBI relief on InvIT lending rules, warn 3-yr track record rule may slow infra monetisation & fresh funding
Banks have asked the Reserve Bank of India to relax new lending rules for Infrastructure Investment Trusts. The proposed three-year operational track record requirement could delay infrastructure monetisation and new project funding. Lenders prefer asset quality over trust age for financing eligibility. This change aims to ensure smoother fund recycling and attract global investors for new infrastructure projects.