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Month: August 2026

India’s senior living market likely to exceed INR 1 trillion by 2030, almost 4X times current levels: Colliers

India’s senior living market likely to exceed INR 1 trillion by 2030, almost 4X times current levels: Colliers

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Demand for senior housing to reach ~30 lakhs units by 2030, driven by evolving demographic shiftsOrganized supply can potentially increase from around 25,000 units currently to 1 lakh units by 2030 Penetration rate in the segment to rise from above 1% currently to ~4% in next 3-4 years Leading real estate developers & investors to deploy more than INR 130 billion for senior living projects in next 3-4 years 30-40% of the anticipated new project launches are likely to be in Tier II/III cities & spiritual hubsNew Delhi, 18 August 2026: India’s senior living market has emerged as one of the most promising alternative real estate asset classes in the country supported by growing demand for age-focused housing and increasing participation from developers, healthcare o...
Piqué-Backed FYERS American Gambits To Anchor Global Chess League 2026 In Bengaluru.

Piqué-Backed FYERS American Gambits To Anchor Global Chess League 2026 In Bengaluru.

LIFE & ARTS, News
Appointment reinforces franchise’s global ambitions, as chess continues evolution into globally scalable, commercially compelling and culturally influential sportFYERS American Gambits set to compete at Global Chess League 2026 in Bengaluru in September with roster of Indian and international stars including Javokhir Sindarov, Nihal Sarin and Daniil DubovBengaluru, 17 August 2026:FYERS American Gambits, one of the leading franchises in the Global Chess League, has announced that football icon and entrepreneur Gerard Piqué has joined the franchise as a strategic shareholder, reflecting the organisation's long-term ambition to contribute to the continued global growth of chess.A FIFA World Cup winner with Spain and one of the most decorated players of his generation, Piqué b...
HiLITE Group Launches ‘Mandara Women’s Wellness.

HiLITE Group Launches ‘Mandara Women’s Wellness.

LIFE & ARTS, Lifestyle, News
For booking inquiries, clinical consultations, or further details regarding residential retreat programs, visit www.mandarawellness.in/contact or call +91 99612 00055.Calicut, Kerala, IndiaHiLITE Group, leading real estate and infrastructure developer, has officially launched ‘Mandara Women's Wellness, (www.mandarawellness.in/) India's first AI-integrated holistic wellness retreat created exclusively for women. Building on over three decades of innovative developments across commercial, retail, and residential sectors, including India’s largest World Trade Center development, WTC Kozhikode, HiLITE Group first expanded into healthcare with Elanine Women's Hospital. Mandara represents the next evolutionary phase of this vision, establishing a dedicated nurturing destination designe...
L&T Finance Unveils Gold Loan Campaign Featuring Brand Ambassador Jasprit Bumrah

L&T Finance Unveils Gold Loan Campaign Featuring Brand Ambassador Jasprit Bumrah

Business & Finance, News
Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaIntroduces three commercials to drive awareness for Gold Loan offerings with the tagline ‘Koi Bhi Sapna Hold Mat Karo, L&T Finance Gold Loan Karo’ Launches an Integrated Marketing Campaign in key markets in eight states and one union territory.L&T Finance Ltd. (LTF), one of the leading retail financiers in the country, introduced three new TV commercials (TVC) with the tagline, ‘Koi Bhi Sapna Hold Mat Karo, L&T Finance Gold Loan Karo,’ featuring its brand ambassador, Jasprit Bumrah. Through this campaign, LTF will drive awareness for its Gold Loan offerings and empower individuals, micro-entrepreneurs, and households to unlock the value of their idle gold to fuel their growth, aspirations, and dreams. L&T Finance laun...
Aura World Brings Aura Vantaje – One of Sohna Road’s Last Commercial Investment Opportunities

Aura World Brings Aura Vantaje – One of Sohna Road’s Last Commercial Investment Opportunities

News, PROPERTY MATTERS
Gurugram, Haryana, IndiaSohna Road has changed considerably over the past two decades. What was once seen as an emerging commercial corridor has gradually become one of Gurugram's most established business addresses. Residential projects came up; offices followed; schools and hospitals added to the catchment; and, over the years, much of the available land was occupied. Today, sizeable land parcels for organised commercial developments are increasingly difficult to come by. In that sense, Aura Vantaje arrives at a time when Sohna Road is offering one of its last opportunities to own organised commercial real estate.Aura Vantaje to redefine what commercial investment looks like on Sohna Road-Located in Sector 48, Aura Vantaje is a two-acre luxury commercial develop...
Janhvi Kapoor Becomes the Face of Renaissance Goa Hotel

Janhvi Kapoor Becomes the Face of Renaissance Goa Hotel

LIFE & ARTS, Lifestyle, News
Janhvi Kapoor steps into the story of Renaissance Goa, anchored in Renaissance's philosophy of discovery Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaRenaissance Goa hotel – part of Marriott Bonvoy has announced a collaboration with actor Janhvi Kapoor, marking a significant new chapter for the property. The collaboration brings together one of Indian cinema's most versatile contemporary actors with a hotel that has since opening in January 2026, positioned itself as a design-led address in Goa.Step into a world of timeless elegance at Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel, where luxurious interiors, refined details and unforgettable experiences come together.The property's identity carries through its physical details: a cherry blossom installation in the lobby, brass orchids...
DRA Becomes First to Adopt Tamil Nadu’s Presence-Less Property Registration, Advancing Digital Homebuying

DRA Becomes First to Adopt Tamil Nadu’s Presence-Less Property Registration, Advancing Digital Homebuying

News, PROPERTY MATTERS
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IndiaAccelerates faster, transparent, and secure transactions while eliminating physical dependencies. Enables buyers to complete registrations seamlessly, even on auspicious days and public holidays.In a significant step aligned with the Government of Tamil Nadu’s digital transformation agenda, DRA, one of Chennai’s fastest-growing residential developers, has established the required infrastructure at its head office and successfully commenced presence-less property registration and e-sale deed services for its customers from Februrary 18th, 2026. With this, the company is the first developer from CREDAI Tamil Nadu to adopt the state’s digital registration framework, STAR 2.0, marking a shift toward more streamlined, remote property transactions....
Godrej Industries Group unveils new brand film: ‘At Godrej Industries, We craft’.

Godrej Industries Group unveils new brand film: ‘At Godrej Industries, We craft’.

Architecture, Home Improvement, Lifestyle, News
Friday, Aug 14, 2026 11:42:29The film captures the shared purpose, people, and ambition that connect the Group's diverse businessesKey takeaways:1.  Godrej Industries Group has unveiled its new corporate brand film, 'At Godrej Industries, We Craft', bringing its purpose, 'Crafting tomorrow since 1897', to life2.  Produced by Zoya Akhtar and directed by Aakash Bhatia, the film captures the people, businesses and ideas shaping the Group across consumer products, agriculture, real estate, financial services, chemicals and ventures3.  The film explores crafting as a mindset rooted in care, imagination and responsibility, reflecting the Group's shared ambition to create, innovate and build for the futureMUMBAI, India, Aug. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Godrej Industries Gro...
Asian Paints Celebrates the Spirit of India Through the Colours We Call Our Own, this Independence Day

Asian Paints Celebrates the Spirit of India Through the Colours We Call Our Own, this Independence Day

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Friday, Aug 14, 2026 17:50:27Some Colours give us the Freedom to paint our own Identity Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (NewsVoir)      This Independence Day, Asian Paints unveils its latest print campaign, "5000+ Colours of Freedom", a tribute to the colours that shape India's homes and the people who live in them. At the heart of the campaign is a striking visual collage of homes from across the country, with three homes rendered in the saffron, white, and green brings alive India’s identity using Asian Paints' colour swatches. The visual brings together the colours of the nation and the colours reflected on millions of Indian homes, celebrating the idea that our homes are a reflection of who we are. The campaign's evocative message, "Yeh Rang Hi Humara Asli Pata Hai," reinforces how ...
Puravankara Q1FY27 revenue surges 63% to ₹877 crore; PAT at ₹25 crore.

Puravankara Q1FY27 revenue surges 63% to ₹877 crore; PAT at ₹25 crore.

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Friday, Aug 14, 2026 17:56:43Pre-sales up 28% at ₹1,439 crore; adds ₹5,200 crore of GDV in BengaluruBengaluru: Puravankara Limited (NSE: PURVA | BSE: 532891), one of India's most trusted and admired real estate developers, reported a strong start to FY27, backed by improving realisations and disciplined execution across its residential and commercial portfolio.Puravankara reported a Profit After Tax (PAT) of ₹25 crore in Q1FY27, compared to a loss of ₹69 crore in Q1FY26, while EBITDA margin expanded to 25% from 15%. The company handed over 745 homes covering 0.94 msft during the quarter, up from 667 units in Q1FY26, sustaining the execution momentum built through FY26.Total revenue for Q1FY27 stood at ₹877 crore, up 63% YoY from ₹539 crore in Q1FY26. Operating inflows for t...