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Hardening property prices, layoffs in the IT sector, geopolitical tensions and other uncertainties hated India's residential growth momentum in 2025, with housing sale declining by 14%.According to Anarock’s annual data, top 7 cities have sold approximately 3,95,625 units in the year, against 4,59,645 units in 2024.However, the overall sales value of housing units saw a 6% yearly jump – from Rs 5.68 lakh crore in 2024 to over Rs 6 lakh crore in 2025.Also Read: High-end housing developers go for integrated development as homebuyers show preference for convenienceMMR witnessed the highest sales of 1,27,875 units, registering an 18% yearly decline. Pune followed with65,135 units sold, declining by 20% y-o-y. The two western markets together led residential sales in 2025, comprising a 49%
The shares of Bharat Dynamics Ltd (BDL) witnessed a notable recovery from their recent lows, posting a gain of more than 7.5% over the past week. The price action has led the stock to move above its 21-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), a key technical indicator often associated with improving underlying strength.This upward move has been supported by higher trading volumes, suggesting growing investor participation.“In addition, the Relative Strength Index (RSI), a widely tracked momentum indicator, has shown a positive crossover on the daily chart, further reinforcing the stock’s short-term bullish outlook,” noted Amruta Shinde, Research Analyst at Choice Broking.On the derivatives front, she noted that the highest call open interest (OI) is currently placed at the Rs 1,520 stri
BENGALURU: India's industrial and warehousing sector is set for another strong year in 2026 with average annual demand of 30-40 million square feet, driven by expanding manufacturing activity and rising investor interest across cities and logistics corridors beyond traditional hubs.Manufacturing-led policies, improving infrastructure, and changing distribution methods will help maintain strong absorption, with occupiers focusing on faster turnaround times and large high-quality facilities, investment firms and industry experts said.The sector saw 26.5 million square feet of leasing in the first nine months of 2025, according to commercial real estate services firm Colliers. This was an 11% rise over the same period last year.This was despite multinational players being cautious with their
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday directed the Centre to file its response within 10 days on a PIL seeking a reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on air purifiers, citing deteriorating air quality in the national capital.A division bench of the Delhi High Court issued the direction while hearing a plea challenging the 18% GST levied on air purifiers and related equipment. The petitioner has sought a reduction in the tax rate from 18% to 5%, arguing that air purifiers are increasingly required due to persistent air pollution in Delhi and neighbouring regions.A vacation bench of Justices Vikas Mahajan and Vinod Kumar granted 10 days' time to the central government to file its reply to the petition and listed the matter for further hearing on January 9.The court was informed
