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Competition in HAM projects starts easing as MoRTH tightens norms: Ind-Ra

Average bidder participation fell from 13 to 10 during FY26 as larger package sizes and higher net worth requirements favoured developers with stronger financial profiles

REITs stay resilient amid West Asia crisis, set for strong growth: CareEdge

Over 150 million sq ft of office space is expected to become REIT-eligible by 2031, potentially increasing the sector's asset value from nearly $33 billion to over $50 billion

Long-weekend travel gains as festive calendar opens short holiday windows

Overseas long-weekend bookings have risen 40 per cent year-on-year, while upcoming festive breaks are also driving homecoming travel and short domestic getaways

India's real estate resilient amid W Asia crisis, demand healthy: CareEdge

Capital inflows stood at $3.5-4 billion in H1 2026, while healthy premium housing demand, GCC-led office leasing and stronger developer balance sheets supported the sector

EaseMyTrip launches ReSave, travellers to gain if fares drop after booking

The zero-cost flight add-on will monitor booked itineraries for eligible price reductions and return applicable savings to customers without additional charges

India's 5G adoption to reach 62% by 2030, ahead of APAC average: GSMA

Mobile technologies and services are expected to contribute $1.4 trillion to the Asia-Pacific economy by 2030, while India's connectivity challenge shifts towards usage

Bengaluru sets the pace for prime office rental growth in Q2 CY26

Bengaluru recorded 10.7 per cent year-on-year rental growth, followed by Delhi-NCR at 7.6 per cent and Mumbai at 4 per cent, as occupier demand remained healthy

Independence Day weekend lifts hotel bookings, travel demand across India

Hotel and travel platforms report higher bookings, with younger travellers driving last-minute trips and demand spilling over into the first half of the coming week

Embassy REIT set to enter Nifty 500, Nifty Midcap 150 from September 30

The office REIT expects its inclusion in key NSE indices to improve visibility and investor access while attracting greater institutional and retail participation

Tier-II, III cities account for over half of forex demand: Thomas Cook

Thomas Cook's report shows smaller cities driving forex demand as young travellers adopt digital channels and buyers increasingly opt for destination-specific currencies.

Indian tourists can get free UAE visas under new Abu Dhabi DCT scheme

The three-month pilot will support up to 20,000 visas for Indian passport holders booking a minimum three-night stay in the UAE between August 1 and October 31

ITC Hotels sees hospitality as growth engine amid strong domestic travel

ITC Hotels Chairman Sanjiv Puri said rising domestic travel and experience-led tourism are driving hospitality growth, with the company targeting 250 hotels over five years

Chalet Hotels adds two Athiva hotels to pipeline, enters Hyderabad market

The K Raheja Corp-backed hospitality firm adds 381 keys across Hyderabad and Pune under its Athiva brand, taking its total inventory, including the pipeline, close to 5,500 keys

Brigade Hotel posts 140% rise in Q1 profit on debt repayment gains

The hotel company reported a sharp rise in June-quarter profit as debt repayment reduced finance costs, while higher room rates and occupancy offset weaker food and beverage demand.

Top housing markets see capital values and rental yields rise since 2019

Noida and Gurugram led capital appreciation, while Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Delhi posted the strongest gains in rental yields, according to ANAROCK's study of 11 cities

Hospitality sector revenue to grow 7-9% on domestic travel demand: Icra

The rating agency expects hotel occupancy to remain at 72-74 per cent and premium room rates to rise, although geopolitical and inflationary risks could weigh on margins

West Asia, project delays dent highway building in April-May FY27

Down 45% year-on-year to 740 km in April-May FY27

States chase reforms away from limelight as deregulation gathers pace

States are accelerating deregulation and ease-of-doing-business reforms, with over three-fourths of the Centre's first-phase compliance reduction measures already implemented

Indian manufacturers back AI for growth but lag on innovation: PwC report

Report says Indian manufacturers are more optimistic about AI than global peers but warns weak innovation and poor technology integration could hurt long-term competitiveness

India faces 'stagflationary shock' amid upside risks to food prices: BMI

The Fitch Solutions unit says higher food prices could push up inflation and curb GDP growth as El Niño and West Asia tensions threaten agricultural output and input costs