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Largest share of buyers in INR 50 lakh-1 Cr budget range – ~28% in 2022, ~32% in 2023, ~35% in 2024 Share of buyers in up to INR 25 lakh range declines from ~16% in 2022 to 14% in 2024, share of buyers in INR 1-2 Cr segment rising – 14% in 2022, 16% in 2023, 17% in 2024 Avg. days from inquiry to booking rising – 25 days in 2022, 27 days in 2023, 28 days in 2024 Dominant buyer age group is consistently 31-35; youngest (<25) & oldest (>45) have smallest shares of buyer pool Buying sources -…

Oakridge International Schools Grade 10 students have once again achieved exceptional IB MYP scores, outperforming the global averages for the 8th consecutive year. In this outstanding performance, Tanvi Srinivasan and Myra Kulkarni topped the results with outstanding scores of 55 out of 56. Six students followed with equally impressive scores of 54 out of 56, while a total of eighteen students scored 50 & above. MYP Toppers with Principal and Head of Secondary 55 – Tanvi, Myra 54 – Aryan, Rishita, Priyanka, Akshat, Nia, Aarya 53 – Raina, Panache, Samyuktha 52 – Kenneth, Sresht, Vedant S 51 – Iniya, Mythri…

Acclaimed actor and sustainability advocate Bhumi Pednekar, along with her sister, lawyer-turned-entrepreneur Samiksha Pednekar, unveil Backbay a next-generation beverage brand that reimagines hydration for the modern Indian lifestyle. Rooted in wellness and shaped by conscious consumption, Backbay’s debut offering is natural mineral water, bottled at source in the Himalayan foothills. Rich in naturally occurring minerals and electrolytes, it’s housed in sleek, planet-conscious cartons-designed as a bold, sustainable alternative to traditional PET packaging. Bhumi & Samiksha Pednekar, Co-Founders of Backbay Backbay is crafted for a new generation of mindful consumers who seek purpose, purity, and intentionality in their everyday choices. Originating…

UFlex Limited, India’s largest multinational flexible packaging and solutions company, has been recognised as a Top Employer in India by the Top Employers Institute, a leading global authority on HR excellence, certifying and guiding organizations to adopt world-class people practices. Mr. Chandan Chattaraj, President – Human Resources (India and Global) This global certification is a benchmark of excellence for people practices and stands as a testament to UFlex’s commitment to being an employer of choice by creating a workplace where both people and purpose thrive. Achieving this recognition involved a thorough assessment of its HR practices across key areas, including…

Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled its latest Repeat Visitor Ranking, spotlighting the top city destinations in India and Asia that travelers just can’t resist revisiting. Based on booking data from the first half of the year, the ranking reveals that the top destinations with the highest number of repeat visitors in India are New Delhi and NCR, Chennai, Mumbai, Bangalore and a surprise entry, Kochi, rounding out the top five. Agodas 2025 Return Visitor Rank Unveils Cities Across India That Keep Drawing Travelers Back These destinations prove that sometimes, a single trip just isn’t enough. Travelers often find themselves…

Markets don’t move in a straight line. Some days they rally. On others, they slide. And sometimes, they move sideways – neither rising nor falling sharply. The New Fund Offer period ends on August 11, 2025 A strategy that can adapt to and leverage different market conditions can be a suitable addition to a portfolio. Enter the Bajaj Finserv Equity Savings Fund, a hybrid fund that combines equity, debt, and arbitrage strategies in a way that aims to respond to each phase of the market. The scheme’s New Fund Offer period began on July 28, 2025, and ends on August…

SMFG India Credit (SMICC), a leading non-banking financial company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG), has been assigned a Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Rating of ‘CareEdge A/Stable’ by CareEdge Global. This rating stands two notches above India’s sovereign rating, underscoring SMICC’s strong creditworthiness and the high level of confidence reposed in the company’s financial and operational framework. The rating is driven by strong credit profile of the parent company SMFG and its 100% ownership in SMICC. While SMICC’s operations are exclusively focused on the Indian market, the international rating by CareEdge Global reflects the company’s growing…

Hong Kong The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has rolled out a series of summer offers and spending discounts for locals and visitors through the “Hong Kong Summer Viva”promotion launched in the second half of June jointly with the local trade. The campaign has received overwhelming support from businesses across the city with more than 260 offers and discounts available on the HKTB’s “Hong Kong Summer Viva” website – up from an initial 150. Most of the offers and discounts are available for collection or redemption until 31 August. HKTB encourages locals and visitors to enjoy the amazing deals, enjoying…

Mantra is delighted to announce the launch of Mantra Best Friends Fes7val, a unique referral program designed to turn your closest friends into next-door neighbours. Whether it’s the joy of shared morning walks, evening tea conversaFons, or your kids growing up together, Mantra Best Friends Fes7val brings the warmth of friendship to the comfort of home. Mantra Best Friends Festival – Refer friends, earn rewards, and turn friendships into next-door bonds Launched to celebrate the spirit of community living, Mantra Best Friends Fes7val empowers Mantra residents to refer their friends to any Mantra project across Pune, and equally allows new…

Dhruva Advisors, one of India’s leading homegrown tax and regulatory consulting firms, has released the next edition of its flagship publication – “Investing in India 2025”. Building on the foundation laid by the first edition launched in January 2025, this edition seeks deeper insights into India’s evolving regulatory and tax ecosystem, making it a critical reference point for global businesses, family offices, and investment funds evaluating opportunities in India. Unlock Indias Potential: Dhruva Advisors’ Investing in India 2025 Delivers Essential Insights for Global Investors on Regulatory Evolution and Strategic Opportunities The publication provides a 360-degree view of India’s current investment…