GCCs drive 45% of India’s office leasing in H1 2026: ANAROCK 
India’s current account deficit to narrow sharply in FY27: CareEdge Ratings 
India’s real estate equity inflows hit record $8.5 billion in H1 2026, up 32% YoY: CBRE 
India’s growth story intact, but West Asia crisis and El Niño may trigger market volatility: PL Capital 
UP RERA tightens IFMS norms, makes full transfer of maintenance funds to RWAs mandatory 
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GCCs drive 45% of India’s office leasing in H1 2026: ANAROCK
Global Capability Centers accounted for 45% of gross office leasing in H1 2026, driving steady demand, lower vacancies and higher rentals across India's top office markets, led by Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
India’s real estate equity inflows hit record $8.5 billion in H1 2026, up 32% YoY: CBRE
Land acquisitions and office assets fuel record equity inflows, while domestic investors account for 92% of Q2 investments, reflecting strong confidence in India's property market.
UP RERA tightens IFMS norms, makes full transfer of maintenance funds to RWAs mandatory
The amended regulations require promoters to maintain IFMS in a separate bank account, invest the corpus in fixed deposits, and transfer the entire fund to the RWA at the time of handing over common areas.
India’s office market holds firm in H1 2026; GCCs account for over 41% of leasing: JLL
Despite a modest 3.9% year-on-year decline in H1 2026 leasing, Global Capability Centres accounted for 41.7% of demand, while record net absorption and a five-year low vacancy underscore the resilience of India's office market.
Possession Isn’t The Finish Line: Karnataka RERA orders builder to complete promised amenities
In a significant interpretation of the RERA Act, the Authority held that possession alone does not discharge a developer's statutory obligations toward homebuyers.
Dubai real estate shows resilience as investor confidence returns: ANAROCK
Despite a brief dip in buyer sentiment during regional geopolitical tensions, Dubai's residential market recorded AED 225.7 billion in transactions in H1 2026, supported by strong investor confidence.
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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.
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India’s current account deficit to narrow sharply in FY27: CareEdge Ratings
Lower crude oil prices, resilient services exports, remittances and stronger capital inflows are expected to narrow India's current account deficit and help the country post a Balance of Payments surplus of $25-30 billion in FY27.
Retail inflation rises above 4% in June as food costs gather pace
Retail inflation rose to 4.4% in June 2026, driven by higher food and transport costs, while Bank of Baroda warned that El Niño, deficient monsoon rains and sticky core inflation could keep price pressures elevated through FY27.
Home-cooked thali costs rise up to 6% in June as tomato, onion prices surge
Crisil's Roti Rice Rate Report says higher prices of tomatoes, onions, vegetable oils and LPG lifted thali costs in June, while a weak monsoon could keep food inflation risks elevated in the coming months.
Indian Rupee to average 93.1 against US Dollar in FY27 as current account deficit eases: Ind-Ra
India Ratings expects the rupee to average 93.1 against the US dollar in FY27, supported by easing crude prices and a lower current account deficit.
India revamps wholesale inflation framework, paves way for Producer Price Index era
India has revised its wholesale inflation framework by introducing a new WPI series with a 2022-23 base year and launching Producer Price Indices (PPI), marking a gradual shift towards globally accepted inflation measurement standards as food, fuel and manufacturing costs push wholesale inflation to 9.7%.
India’s growth story remains strong as GDP expands 7.7% in FY26
Robust growth in manufacturing, services, investment and private consumption helped India’s economy expand 7.7% in FY26, while economists expect growth to moderate to 6.4%-6.6% in FY27 amid global uncertainties, inflation concerns and monsoon-related risks.
