 "Sunainaa Chadha")
Sunainaa Chadha
Sunainaa Chadha
Sunainaa writes on all things wealth and money for Business Standard. She has formerly worked with ToI, Splainer, HT Digital, Times Now, Firstpost and ET.
Sunainaa writes on all things wealth and money for Business Standard. She has formerly worked with ToI, Splainer, HT Digital, Times Now, Firstpost and ET.
Sunainaa Chadha
Iran tensions test Dubai property boom despite record $250 bn realty market
Indian nationals account for roughly 20-22% of foreign property purchases in Dubai, making them the largest investor group in the market
 "Iran tensions test Dubai property boom despite record $250 bn realty market")
Global trophy hunt: Singapore is the new capital for $10 mn+ real estate
Singapore ranks top globally, with 5.2% of all homes currently listed for sale qualifying as trophy properties, highlighting the city-state's exceptional depth of luxury housing stock.
 "Global trophy hunt: Singapore is the new capital for $10 mn+ real estate")
Middle East tensions threaten oil, trade flows for India as crude jumps 8%
With nearly 9 mn Indians residing in the Middle East - contributing 38% of India's total remittances - the region holds strategic importance for India.
 "Middle East tensions threaten oil, trade flows for India as crude jumps 8%")
Women claim 50% of business loan volumes, hold 43.5% of gold loans
Women borrowers in India grow to 8.9 crore, outpacing men with 14.2% credit growth
 "Women claim 50% of business loan volumes, hold 43.5% of gold loans")
The great tech rebound: India's white-collar job market surges 12% in Feb
India-based multi-national IT companies were the primary driver, recording a 55 per cent hiring surge
 "The great tech rebound: India's white-collar job market surges 12% in Feb")
Godrej Prop strikes gold in Gurugram: ₹4500 cr bet on Golf Course Extension
This project will offer residential development with an estimated revenue potential of over Rs 4,500 Crore, comprising a mix of premium low-rise and high-rise residencies
 "Godrej Prop strikes gold in Gurugram: ₹4500 cr bet on Golf Course Extension")
Middle East tensions disrupt travel: What fliers must know before you book
Travel bookings on routes linked to the Middle East are witnessing 20-25 per cent cancellations and rescheduling, following the ongoing geopolitical tensions and related airspace uncertainties
 "Middle East tensions disrupt travel: What fliers must know before you book")
War & wealth: The investor's survival guide to the 2026 geopolitical storm
The most reliable strategy during geopolitical stress is to stay invested, diversify sensibly, and use periods of decline to add to existing holdings rather than exiting in fear.
₹74 lakh over 3 years: Sushmita Sen, mother rent out Goregaon luxury flat
Sushmita Sen Rents Out Oberoi Exquisite Unit; Monthly Rent to Hit ₹2.14 Lakh by Year 3
 "₹74 lakh over 3 years: Sushmita Sen, mother rent out Goregaon luxury flat")
US-Israel-Iran conflict: What it means for India, rupee and your portfolio
For long-term investors, the most reliable strategy during geopolitical stress has remained unchanged: stay invested, diversify sensibly
 "US-Israel-Iran conflict: What it means for India, rupee and your portfolio")
73% women investors prioritise rental yields over emotional home ownership
This investment-first mindset is directly influencing property type preferences, with multi- storey apartments dominating at 52% of demand.
 "73% women investors prioritise rental yields over emotional home ownership")
₹6.6 cr villas in a mango Orchard: Shapoorji's 25-home luxury play in Pune
The Vastion is set within a mature mango orchard, where fully grown trees form an intrinsic part of the master planning.
 "₹6.6 cr villas in a mango Orchard: Shapoorji's 25-home luxury play in Pune")
₹97 lakh/month: Airbus India leases additional 1.5 lakh sq ft in Whitefield
Stacking Up in Bengaluru: Airbus Secures 3rd, 4th, and Ground Floors for ₹97 Lakh a Month
 "₹97 lakh/month: Airbus India leases additional 1.5 lakh sq ft in Whitefield")
80% of stocks in bear market, but Nifty near highs: What It means for you
According to a latest report by Monarch AIF, nearly 80% of India's broader listed universe (companies above ₹1,000 crore market cap) is already in bear market territory
 "80% of stocks in bear market, but Nifty near highs: What It means for you")
Investing in gold, silver ETFs? Your NAV calculation's changing from April
Starting April 1, 2026, the industry will move away from international benchmarks and anchor itself to the polled spot prices published by Indian stock exchanges
 "Investing in gold, silver ETFs? Your NAV calculation's changing from April")
₹6 lakh a month: Actress Shraddha Kapoor renews lease for luxury Juhu flat
The unit having an area of 365 sq. m. (3,929 sq. ft.). The agreement includes four car parking spaces and was registered with a stamp duty of Rs. 36,000 and registration charges of Rs. 1,000.
 "₹6 lakh a month: Actress Shraddha Kapoor renews lease for luxury Juhu flat")
$113 bn campus: Higher education is India's newest high-yield asset class
India could retain an estimated $113 billion in foreign currency by 2040, significantly reducing the remittance outflows currently lost to overseas education.
 "$113 bn campus: Higher education is India's newest high-yield asset class")
In 2025, gold rose 72%, silver 122%, Nifty 500 7%. What does 2026 hold?
Gold held its gains on multiple structural supports. Silver ran harder because it's caught between tightening supply and surging industrial demand.
 "In 2025, gold rose 72%, silver 122%, Nifty 500 7%. What does 2026 hold?")
Ticket size squeeze: Average spend per credit card falls 13% to ₹17,060 YoY
The top four banks (HDFC Bank, SBI, ICICI Bank, and Axis Bank) continued to dominate, accounting for 76.5% of total industry spends
 "Ticket size squeeze: Average spend per credit card falls 13% to ₹17,060 YoY")
The new gold standard? Motilal Oswal explains the rise to $5,000 per ounce
Motilal Oswal continues to maintain buy on dips stance from medium to long-term perspective.