Mumbai redevelopment crosses inflection point as sales outpace new launches 
Home prices rise twice as fast as construction costs: Anarock 
Gold remains a long-term favourite, while silver outlook stays positive: Emkay Wealth Management 
Record 7.5 crore ITRs filed for AY 2026-27; filing deadline ends tonight 
GDP growth surprises on the upside, expands 7.8% in Q1FY27 
Real Estate
Mumbai redevelopment crosses inflection point as sales outpace new launches
Redevelopment now accounts for 15% of Mumbai’s housing sales, as land scarcity, regulatory reforms and infrastructure upgrades accelerate the transformation of the city’s ageing housing stock.
Home prices rise twice as fast as construction costs: Anarock
Home prices have outpaced construction costs by 25 percentage points since 2021, with rising land values, stronger demand and higher input costs adding to the pressure on both buyers and developers.
India’s housing market turns premium as affordable segment loses ground: CareEdge
Developers are increasingly favouring premium and luxury homes as rising costs, affordability pressures and stronger affluent demand reshape India’s housing market.
Govt cannot force private landowners to sell land for acquisition: Allahabad HC
The Lucknow bench of Allahabad HC said the government must follow the statutory land acquisition process if private landowners do not voluntarily agree to sell their property.
Indian REITs remain resilient amid geopolitical uncertainty: CareEdge Ratings
Long-term leases, stable rental cash flows and diversified tenants are helping India’s listed REITs withstand geopolitical uncertainty, while strong GCC demand and rising office occupancy support the sector’s medium-term outlook.
Indian real estate to remain resilient despite West Asia crisis: CareEdge Ratings
Residential sales in top six cities are projected at around 3.55 lakh units in CY2026, with premium housing, office leasing and industrial demand supporting the sector despite rising costs and geopolitical uncertainty.
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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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Economy & Policy
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.
CPI inflation rises to 20-month high of 4.5% in July; food prices drive uptick
Food inflation accelerated to 5.5% in July, while onion and meat prices surged; Bank of Baroda expects CPI inflation at 5-5.2% in FY27.
RBI’s dovish pause leaves the door open for a December rate hike: Bank of Baroda
RBI retains repo rate at 5.25% and keeps its neutral stance, while raising FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.7% and lowering inflation projection to 5%.
