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Global Giants USA, Japan & Hong Kong Inject USD 1.06 Bn into Indian Real Estate, Driving 89% of Q2 2025 Foreign Inflows – Vestian

Global Giants USA, Japan & Hong Kong Inject USD 1.06 Bn into Indian Real Estate, Driving 89% of Q2 2025 Foreign Inflows – Vestian

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New Delhi, 7th July 2025: Indian real estate sector received institutional investments of USD 1.80 Bn in Q2 2025, registering a 42% yearly decline from the highest-ever investments recorded in any quarter. However, investments more than doubled, recording a sharp 122% growth over the previous quarter. While foreign investments dominated investment activities in Q2 2025, the share declined from 71% in Q2 2024 to 66% in Q2 2025. In terms of value, foreign investments dropped by 46% to USD 1.19 Bn from USD 2.21 Bn. On the other hand, the share of co-investments almost doubled to 15% from 8%, registering a marginal hike of 2% in terms of value. The shift from direct investments to co-investments by foreign investors' underscores their cautious approach, driven by a desire to mitigate risks ...
BharatBenz Strengthens Construction Segment with All-New Construction and Mining Range to Power India’s Infrastructure Boom

BharatBenz Strengthens Construction Segment with All-New Construction and Mining Range to Power India’s Infrastructure Boom

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CHENNAI, India, July 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- India's mining and construction equipment sector is poised for significant growth, projected to expand from $16 billion to $45 billion by 2030*. To support this surge, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, today launched the all-new BharatBenz Construction and Mining range comprising of their HX and Torqshift series models. This heavy-duty truck series directly addresses the critical need for reliable, high-performance vehicles as large contractors increasingly invest in owned assets and modernize their aging fleets. Satyakam Arya, Managing Director and CEO with the HX and Torqshift (Left to Right) Rajiv Chaturvedi, President and CBO of Domestic Sales and Customer Service,...
Michelin-Starred Chef Shane Osborn Makes India Debut at Le Cirque Signature, The Leela Palace Bengaluru on July 11th & 12th, 2025.

Michelin-Starred Chef Shane Osborn Makes India Debut at Le Cirque Signature, The Leela Palace Bengaluru on July 11th & 12th, 2025.

Lifestyle, News
  Bangalore: Le Cirque Signature at The Leela Palace Bengaluru is one of the city’s most celebrated fine dining destinations. Known for its opulent setting and Franco-Italian culinary excellence, it has consistently hosted some of the world’s most distinguished chefs. Continuing this legacy, the restaurant now presents an exclusive two-night showcase by renowned Australian Chef Shane Osborn, marking his first-ever visit to India. On July 11 and 12, 2025, diners will have the rare opportunity to savour a specially curated eight-course menu crafted by the Michelin-starred chef, whose career spans continents and global acclaim. Shane Osborn made history as the first Australian chef to be awarded one and two Michelin Stars. He earned his first star at just 29 years of age, gain...
Superstar Kichcha Sudeepa Acquires Bengaluru Racing Team the Indian Racing Festival — Launches ‘Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru’ to Unite Cinema, Speed, and City Pride

Superstar Kichcha Sudeepa Acquires Bengaluru Racing Team the Indian Racing Festival — Launches ‘Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru’ to Unite Cinema, Speed, and City Pride

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India’s marquee motorsport league returns this August with 5 high-octane rounds Bengaluru 4rd July; The Indian Racing Festival (IRF), India’s premier city-based motorsport league, has just entered a thrilling new chapter as Kannada megastar Kichcha Sudeepa officially acquires the Bengaluru franchise and launches his racing team: Kichcha’s Kings Bengaluru (KKB). This landmark move is more than a business decision — it’s a defining cultural crossover between the silver screen and the speed track, bringing with it the energy and influence of one of South India’s most celebrated stars into the high-stakes world of motorsport. A commanding presence on screen, Sudeep now shifts gears to make his mark as an owner, visionary, and sporting ambassador, driving a new era of racing from Karnatak...
SATTVA GROUP EXPANDS GOA FOOTPRINT WITH WATER’S EDGE II LAUNCH AS LUXURY REAL ESTATE SHIFTS TO DESTINATION MARKETS

SATTVA GROUP EXPANDS GOA FOOTPRINT WITH WATER’S EDGE II LAUNCH AS LUXURY REAL ESTATE SHIFTS TO DESTINATION MARKETS

News, PROPERTY MATTERS
Sattva's Strategic Goa Market Expansion Following Record Property Price Surge and Infrastructure Boom~ Bengaluru/Goa, July 4, 2025: Sattva Group, a leading premium residential developer, today launched Water's Edge II, expanding its successful Goa coastal portfolio in a strategic move that reinforces the company’s confidence in India’s growing luxury coastal market. The second-phase development builds on the success of the original Water's Edge project, positioning Sattva as a key player in Goa’s evolving high-end residential landscape. The launch underscores a broader transformation in India’s residential market, where enhanced connectivity and shifting lifestyle aspirations have turned coastal properties into primary residences for a diverse and affluent demographic, including...
White Marble Buyers, Beware: The Secret No One Tells You Until It’s Too Late

White Marble Buyers, Beware: The Secret No One Tells You Until It’s Too Late

Architecture, News
hursday, Jul 03, 2025 17:07:25 New Delhi,  India – Business Wire India There is a rising concern in the world of architecture, design, and homebuilding that demands urgent attention, a growing malpractice in the marble industry, and the deliberate mislabelling of stones. Too often, homeowners and designers are assured they are purchasing premium marble, only to later discover that what was installed is an entirely different, and often inferior, material. What begins as a dream design decision can quickly turn into a frustrating journey marked by dull surfaces, patchy finishes, and disappointing long-term performance, all telltale signs that the stone was not what it was promised to be. This issue goes beyond isolated incidents. In India, especially, premium-sounding names are frequ...
Sri Lanka Tourism boosts Indian MICE Engagement with Dynamic and Exclusive Networking Evening in TAJ Krishna, Hyderabad

Sri Lanka Tourism boosts Indian MICE Engagement with Dynamic and Exclusive Networking Evening in TAJ Krishna, Hyderabad

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The exclusive B2B evening saw dynamic interactions between top Indian travel professionals and Sri Lanka’s MICE stakeholders. Caption: Sri Lankan Delegation led by Mr. Dheera Hettiarachchi, Chairman, SLCB and Mrs. Harsha Ruparathne, Actg. Deputy High Commissioner, Sri Lanka Deputy High Commission in Chennai, India at the Sri Lanka MICE Roadshow and Networking Evening. All India, 3rd July 2025: The Sri Lanka Convention Bureau (SLCB), under the aegis of the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau, successfully conducted a MICE Roadshow and Press Conference in TAJ Krishna, Hyderabad, on July 1st, 2025. This event was a significant step in Sri Lanka's strategy to position itself as a premier MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conference...
TCS World 10K Bengaluru Ignites the Spirit of Giving: NGOs, Citizens, and Corporates raise INR 3.83 Crores for Social Good

TCS World 10K Bengaluru Ignites the Spirit of Giving: NGOs, Citizens, and Corporates raise INR 3.83 Crores for Social Good

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  South India’s largest sporting platform for philanthropy has raised INR 59.20 crore since 2008 ~ Bengaluru, 3 July 2025: The TCS World 10K Bengaluru 2025 continues to break barriers as South India’s largest sporting platform for philanthropy. Led by aidbees, the event’s philanthropy partner, NGOs, individual fundraisers, runners and corporates embraced the spirit of #EndendiguBengaluru…Forever Bengaluru, raising INR 3.83 crores for social causes in this year’s edition. Since 2008, the World Athletics Gold Label Race’ philanthropic kitty has risen to over INR 59.20 crore, in support of a multitude of CSO’s. This year, more than 250 individual fundraisers and over 35 corporates came together to champion the efforts of over 75 NGOs engaged in diverse areas including healt...
Construction Federation of India (CFI) Hosts Flagship Conference 2025: “Redefining India’s Infrastructure Growth: Next-Gen Solutions for a Viksit Bharat”

Construction Federation of India (CFI) Hosts Flagship Conference 2025: “Redefining India’s Infrastructure Growth: Next-Gen Solutions for a Viksit Bharat”

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New Delhi, India- The Construction Federation of India (CFI), a premier industry body representing India’s leading infrastructure and civil construction firms, successfully hosted its Flagship Conference 2025 on June 20 at Hotel Le Meridien, New Delhi. Themed “Redefining India’s Infrastructure Growth: Next-Gen Solutions for a Viksit Bharat,” the conference served as a high-impact platform for strategic dialogue, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, experts from global institutions, academia, and thought leaders to shape the future of India's infrastructure landscape.  Lamp-lighting ceremony at CFI’s conference on “Redefining India’s Infrastructure Growth” held on 20th June 2025 at Le Meridien, New Delhi Founded in 2000, CFI continues to play a pivotal ro...
CBRE India Recognized as ‘Company of the Year’ at Outlook Business Spotlight Enterprise & Leadership Awards 2025

CBRE India Recognized as ‘Company of the Year’ at Outlook Business Spotlight Enterprise & Leadership Awards 2025

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The recognition underscores CBRE’s leadership and lasting impact on India’s real estate ecosystem New Delhi, India -- Monday, June 30, 2025 4:21PM IST (10:51AM GMT) CBRE South Asia Pvt. Ltd., India’s leading real estate consulting firm, has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Company of the Year’ award at the Outlook Business Spotlight Enterprise & Leadership Awards 2025. This recognition reflects CBRE’s exceptional role in transforming and shaping India’s real estate landscape through strategic foresight, client-centric innovation, and sustained market leadership. The award celebrates CBRE India’s continued commitment to delivering exceptional real estate consulting services while driving meaningful industry shifts across commercial, residential, capital markets, and ...