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Stable home loan interest rates keep house purchase affordability supportive in H1 2024: Knight Frank India

Stable home loan interest rates keep house purchase affordability supportive in H1 2024: Knight Frank India

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Ahmedabad, Pune and Kolkata are the most affordable markets Mumbai is the only city above the affordability threshold Mumbai, August 07, 2024: Knight Frank India, in its proprietary report, Affordability Index, cited that home affordability has remained stable in H1 2024 (January to June 2024) as interest rates have stayed steady since the end of 2023. According to the Affordability Index, Ahmedabad is the most affordable housing market among the top eight cities, with a ratio of 21%, followed by Pune and Kolkata at 24% each. Mumbai was the only city that remained marginally higher than the threshold at 51%. Knight Frank India's Affordability Index, which tracks the EMI (Equated Monthly Instalment) to income ratio for an average household, witnessed steady improvement from 2010 to...
Signature Global Q1 FY25 Revenue grows 135% YoY to INR 4 billion

Signature Global Q1 FY25 Revenue grows 135% YoY to INR 4 billion

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Signature Global Q1-FY25 pre-sales grew 255% to INR 31.2 billion; collections rose 102% to INR 12.1 billion Consolidated Net Profit for Q1 FY25 stood at 0.07 billionagainst loss of 0.07 billion in Q1 FY24 Company’s Gross Profit Margin for Q1 stood at 28%, against 34% in Q1 FY24 New Delhi, August 7th, 2024:  Signature Global (BSE: 543990 | NSE: SIGNATURE), amongst the leading real estate development companies in India with a well-established brand in Delhi-NCR, reported revenue growth of 135% to INR 4.0 billion compared to INR 1.7 billion in Q1 FY24. The Company’s net profit for the first quarter stood at INR 0.07 billion as against loss of INR 0.07 billion in Q1 FY24. For the quarter, the Company achieved pre-sales of INR 31.2 billion in Q1 FY25 with year on year growth of 255%....
Mumbai records the 2nd highest price rise in Q2 2024 on Prime Global Cities Index: Knight Frank

Mumbai records the 2nd highest price rise in Q2 2024 on Prime Global Cities Index: Knight Frank

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New Delhi and Bengaluru record significant growth in prime residential properties Average annual prices rose 2.6% across the 44 residential markets Manila leads the Prime Global Cities index with 26% YoY growth Mumbai, August 23, 2024: Knight Frank, the leading international property consultancy, in its recent report ‘Prime Global Cities Index Q2 2024’ noted that key residential markets of Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru recorded a rise in their average annual prices of prime residential properties. Mumbai recorded a significant increase on the international index ranking second in terms of annual price growth, as a reflection of the surge in residential demand in the city, especially for prime properties. A similar trend was observed in New Delhi and Bengaluru, which also recorde...
IKEA India Makes Bold Leap Towards Sustainability with 100% EV Deliveries across Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune

IKEA India Makes Bold Leap Towards Sustainability with 100% EV Deliveries across Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune

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Mumbai to reach carbon-free goal in a few months. IKEA to launch all future markets with an EV-first approach and is piloting same day delivery in Hyderabad India, 20th August 2024 – IKEA, one of the world's most trusted home furnishings brand and an advocate of sustainable business, clocked its first big milestone in India with 100% EV-powered deliveries across Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Pune. Its Mumbai operations will soon join this wagon, and the company will enter all new markets with an EV-first approach; starting with Delhi NCR. IKEA is also piloting same day delivery in its birth city of Hyderabad and plans to scale it across all its markets in the coming year. This milestone demonstrates IKEA India’s steadfast commitment to a sustainable value chain. From commercial explorati...
Inventure Academy & Prestige Estates Projects Ltd (PEPL) partner with Government of Karnataka to transform more Government schools

Inventure Academy & Prestige Estates Projects Ltd (PEPL) partner with Government of Karnataka to transform more Government schools

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Bengaluru, India, 20 August 2024: Inventure Academy, awarded School of Year all India by EducationWorld,, today announced a significant expansion of its partnership with the Government of Karnataka to adopt three more government schools. In collaboration with Prestige Estates Projects Ltd, this initiative aims to replicate and build on the transformative impact achieved at Ramagondanahalli Government School (RGHalli), which Inventure adopted in 2019. The newly adopted schools will benefit from Inventure’s proven model of comprehensive school development. This includes a robust focus on developing a meaningful and relevant vision that the community believes in, faculty recruitment and development, innovative curriculum and pedagogy, and the implementation of Inventure’s signature prog...
StayVista Offers Complimentary Stays to India’s Olympians, Rallying them to #TakeABreak After a Sensational Performance

StayVista Offers Complimentary Stays to India’s Olympians, Rallying them to #TakeABreak After a Sensational Performance

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Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Aug 10, 2024 13:15 IST ​India’s largest villa rental brand is ready to host our Paris 2024 Olympics heroes for free vacations worth upto Rs. 50 lakhs. Once the games come to a close, StayVista wants to give them something they well and truly deserve after an exhilarating display: A Vacation. The brand is inviting our Olympics participants and their support system - family, friends, training staff or coaches who have made similar sacrifices. It is estimated that the complimentary stays could in the end be worth almost Rs. 50 lakhs. Olympics 2024 at Paris This #YouDeserveABreak initiative by StayVista comes on the heels of a proud and courageous effort by the Indian contingent in Paris. StayVista currently has 850+ villas in their portfolio ac...
“For Bengaluru to be able to deliver a good quality of life to its citizens, it needs to have legislation that caters to the 21st century opportunities and challenges.”-VR Vachana, Head – Municipal Law and Policy, Janaagraha,

“For Bengaluru to be able to deliver a good quality of life to its citizens, it needs to have legislation that caters to the 21st century opportunities and challenges.”-VR Vachana, Head – Municipal Law and Policy, Janaagraha,

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The Greater Bengaluru Governance Bill 2024 — Hits and Misses 8 August 2024 In 2014, the Government of Karnataka constituted the BBMP Restructuring Committee, which was later renamed the Brand Bengaluru Committee (BBC) in 2024. The BBC was tasked with the crucial responsibility of designing a new and modern governance structure for Bengaluru to retain its preeminent position. Accordingly, the Committee has prepared a draft bill which has many forward-looking elements. However, the Greater Bengaluru Governance (GBG) Bill, which was tabled in the Karnataka legislative assembly on 23 July 2024, does not incorporate many progressive aspects of governance which are necessary for building a vibrant, modern Bengaluru in the 21st century. Janaagraha has undertaken an in-depth comparative ...
Bosch Limited registers 14.1% profit before tax in Q1 FY 2024-25

Bosch Limited registers 14.1% profit before tax in Q1 FY 2024-25

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Total revenue from operations in Q1 of FY 2024–25 is up by 3.8% over the same quarter of previous year. Profit after tax stood at 10.8% of total revenue from operations. Bengaluru, India – 07.08.2024 Bosch Limited, a leading supplier of technology and services, today posted its total revenue from operations of INR 4,317 crores (481 million euros) in Quarter 1 of FY 2024–25, an increase of 3.8% over the same quarter of last year. This growth is driven by higher demand in the overall automotive market, mainly in passenger cars segment. The Profit Before Tax stood at INR 611 crores (68 million euros) which is 14.1% of the total revenue from operations, an increase of 14.7% over the same quarter of previous year. The Profit After Tax (PAT) stood at INR 466 crores (52 million eu...
New Balance opens its first store in Bengaluru at Brigade Road

New Balance opens its first store in Bengaluru at Brigade Road

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Bengaluru, 5 August, 2024 – New Balance, one of the fastest growing sports brands in the world, opens its newest retail concept at Brigade Road, Bengaluru. Highlighting its strategic expansion plans under the newly launched Indian subsidiary, New Balance has advanced its presence in several cities since the start of 2024 with Bengaluru being the latest addition to the list. This unique retail concept embodies New Balance at the intersection of sports and culture, catering to professional athletes and lifestyle enthusiasts alike. Spanning over two storeys, the store provides an intuitive and engaging experience, ensuring consumers feel welcomed and inspired. The new store on Brigade Road features a thoughtfully curated selection of performance and lifestyle products including their iconic...
Brigade achieved Pre-Sales of ₹1086 Crores with the sales volume of 1.15 Mn Sft

Brigade achieved Pre-Sales of ₹1086 Crores with the sales volume of 1.15 Mn Sft

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Bengaluru, August 5 , 2024: Brigade Group reported a total revenue of ₹ 1,113 Crores and Profit After Tax of ₹ 81 Crores in Q1 FY25. Pre-sales bookings in the real estate segment of Q1 FY25 stood at 1.15 Mn. Sft, with a sale value of ₹1086 Crores. Average realisation stood at ₹ 9,483 per Sft. "Real estate segment continued to be the primary driver of our growth, while other segments made healthy contributions. We believe that our diverse portfolio will help us capitalize on emerging opportunities. We will be holding the 17th edition of our annual event Brigade Showcase from the 9th to 11th August 2024. With the focus largely on sustainability, visitors can expect to learn about our eco-friendly practices, energy-efficient designs, and commitment to creating sustainable living spac...