India’s office market expands 7%; Bengaluru leads, Hyderabad logs fastest growth 
Pune’s growth story needs a planning strategy to match 
Hotel investments in India jump 197% to $497 mn in H1 2026: JLL 
How branded residences are redefining India’s luxury housing market 
India, Southeast Asia remain growth-focused office markets: Colliers Survey 
Real Estate
India’s office market expands 7%; Bengaluru leads, Hyderabad logs fastest growth
Occupied office space across India’s eight major markets rose by 58.3 million sq ft in a year, with Bengaluru retaining its lead and Hyderabad recording the fastest growth among the largest office markets.
India, Southeast Asia remain growth-focused office markets: Colliers Survey
Office-centric models remain dominant across Asia-Pacific, while AI, access to skilled talent and demand for better-quality workspaces shape corporate real estate strategies.
India office leasing stable in 9M 2026 as GCC demand rises and new supply surges
Office leasing across eight major cities remained broadly unchanged year-on-year, while GCCs’ share rose to 41 per cent and new office supply increased 50 per cent.
Net office leasing drops 20% across top 8 cities, but gross leasing hits record high
Limited fresh supply of quality office space and a high base weighed on net absorption, even as gross leasing rose 1% to a record 64.6 million sq ft, driven by sustained demand from global capability centres (GCCs).
Institutional real estate investments rise 39% to $5.9 bn in Jan-Sep 2026: Colliers
Domestic investors contributed nearly 60% of inflows, while office assets led investment activity; alternative and hospitality segments recorded strong growth
RBI rate hike may push up home loan costs, but realty demand likely to stay resilient
Higher EMIs may make first-time and price-sensitive buyers more cautious, but strong end-user demand, premium housing and festive sales are expected to cushion the impact.
Markets
Lifestyle
Titan Edge ropes in Jim Sarbh for ‘Engineered with HeART’ campaign
The actor joins Titan Edge’s new ‘Engineered with HeART’ campaign as the brand unveils the Edge Fumage collection and celebrates its legacy of precision watchmaking and Indian innovation.
‘Dhurandhar’ Crafted the Narrative; ‘Revenge’ Cemented It
Dhurandhar 2 not only shattered box office records but also revitalized a stagnating Bollywood—one that many believed had fallen under the grip of an insular “Khan-Johar” nexus.
Amitabh Bachchan buys 2.67-acre land parcel in Ayodhya from HoABL
The land parcel is located near HoABL’s 75-acre luxury land development, ‘The Sarayu’, situated along the banks of the Sarayu River in Ayodhya.
IAAPI Amusement Expo 2026 to propel India’s fast-growing leisure industry
Spread across a massive 15,000 square meters of exhibition space, the three‑day event serves as Asia’s only focused technology show for the amusement and theme park sector.
PVR INOX strengthens southern play with 7-screen PXL multiplex in Hubballi
The launch underscores Hubballi’s rapid evolution into a significant commercial and lifestyle hub within Northern Karnataka.
Travel & Tourism
Economy & Policy
Retail inflation may breach 6% in October; RBI could raise rates by 50-75 bps: Ind-Ra
Rising food and energy prices, a weak rupee and adverse base effects could push retail inflation higher, with Ind-Ra warning that persistent price pressures may prompt the RBI to raise policy rates by 50-75 basis points.
Inflation broadens as food, energy prices rise; September CPI seen at 5%: Ind-Ra
Rising food and crude oil prices, along with broad-based manufacturing and services inflation, could push retail inflation above the RBI’s 4.7% forecast for 2QFY27, says India Ratings and Research.
GDP growth surprises on the upside, expands 7.8% in Q1FY27
Strong investment, resilient consumption and robust manufacturing and services activity lift Q1 growth, while a better monsoon outlook supports optimism for 7% GDP growth in FY27.
Bank profitability may moderate in FY27 despite strong credit growth: Ind-Ra
Ind-Ra expects bank credit growth to rise to 15% in FY27, while higher funding costs, muted margins and rising credit costs could weigh on profitability.
PSU banks offer highest alpha potential over medium term: Omniscience Capital
PSU banks stand out for strong balance sheets, double-digit growth and valuations below intrinsic value, while expensive consumer and hotel stocks remain less attractive.
India GDP growth seen at 6.8% in FY27; El Niño, West Asia risks weigh on outlook
India Ratings and Research expects India’s GDP growth to moderate from 7.6% in FY26, with higher food and energy inflation, currency depreciation and fiscal pressures likely to weigh on the economy.
