India climbs to 6th spot globally in ultra-rich population: Knight Frank
India’s billionaire count rose 58% over the past five years to 207 in 2026, placing the country 3rd globally after the United States and China.
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Metro expansion to push housing prices up to 40% in Bengaluru: Colliers India
Metro expansion along the Yellow and Pink Lines is set to unlock new real estate growth corridors across Bengaluru, boosting connectivity and occupier interest.
Infra investments set to surge 45–50% through next fiscal: Crisil
Investments across renewables, roads, real estate and emerging sectors are projected to reach ₹23–24 lakh crore over the current and next fiscals.
Akshaya Tritiya 2026: Gold shines, silver outpaces as retail investors eye bullion boom
Bullion markets continue to trend higher and could maintain this trajectory in the near-term despite trading at elevated levels and experiencing bouts of volatility as risk-sentiment shifts.
Office segment dominates as PE investments reach $637 mn in Q1: Knight Frank
Office remains the anchor of institutional confidence, and domestic capital’s leadership reflects both the maturation of Indian alternative asset management and the relative friction still facing cross-border capital.
March CPI inflation rises to 3.40% as fuel, housing push prices up
CPI inflation inched up to 3.40% in March, driven by rising imported costs and pressure from fuel and housing segments.
FY2027 Outlook: Resilient economy signals upside in undervalued markets
Strong macro fundamentals and low inflation place India in a “Goldilocks” zone. Valuations near long-term averages signal potential for above-average market returns.
Middle East ceasefire may cool chemical price rally, but supply risks linger: Ind-Ra
A temporary ceasefire may cool the recent surge in chemical prices, but supply disruptions continue to keep costs elevated.
India realty PE deals hit 7-year high; domestic capital at multi-year peak
The number of transactions rose to 60 in FY26, the highest in seven years and up sharply from 41 deals in FY25. Average deal size, at USD 71 million, was the lowest in the same period.
Prolonged pause likely as RBI balances growth, inflation risks: SBI Ecowrap
The Reserve Bank of India’s decision to hold rates signals a cautious, hawkish undertone amid global uncertainties, even as it maintains policy stability.
