Anshul Jain, Chief Executive of Cushman & Wakefield for India, Southeast Asia, and APAC Tenant Representation, said the fund’s success reflects investor confidence in India’s real estate market. He emphasized the joint venture’s ability to combine fund management expertise with real estate insights to cater to the evolving demands of investors.
The appointment marks a significant move for ASK Private Wealth as it expands its in-house equity advisory capabilities.
In an 86-page filing submitted to the Delhi High Court on January 10, OpenAI argued that it is not under Indian jurisdiction as the company has no presence in the country. Furthermore, the AI firm stated that any directive to delete ANI’s data from ChatGPT would conflict with its obligations in the United States.
Moody’s highlighted Bharti Airtel’s strong position in the Indian telecom industry, noting its solid financial profile and declining leverage, which is trending toward 2.0x. The company’s demonstrated ability to access capital markets and backing from supportive shareholders further bolster its creditworthiness.
Since the inclusion of Indian government bonds in the JP Morgan Global Bond Index on June 28, 2024, foreign investments in Fully Accessible Route (FAR) bonds have surged to approximately $7.55 billion as of January 21, 2025. This robust inflow underscores the growing appetite among international investors for Indian fixed-income assets, highlighting the potential for long-term benefits to the domestic bond market.
The subdued performance was attributed to a high base effect from the previous year, combined with disruptions caused by the General Elections and an extended monsoon season, which slowed down real estate activity. However, the market displayed regional variations, with some cities demonstrating resilience while others struggled to maintain momentum.
The company’s retail disbursements grew by 31% year-on-year, totaling INR 5,380 crore for the quarter. Notably, the Affordable and Emerging Markets segments played a key role in driving this growth. The affordable housing segment saw a remarkable surge in disbursements, which grew by 126.8% YoY and 46.0% QoQ, amounting to INR 920 crore. Similarly, the Emerging Markets segment recorded a 39.3% YoY increase and a 6.8% QoQ rise, contributing INR 1,105 crore to the disbursement total.
Donald Trump’s return to the global stage has reignited concerns about trade protectionism. On his first day back in office, Trump announced tariffs on Canada and Mexico and hinted at potential hikes targeting other countries, including India. The lack of clarity on his broader economic strategy has unnerved markets. His immigration policies could also hit Indian IT firms hard, adding to the gloom.
Trump’s tariff decisions remain a wildcard for Indian markets, said Prashant Tapse, senior vice president of research at Mehta Equities, adding that uncertainty over his tariff plans for India has led to caution among investors. The U.S. policy framework under Trump could impact the strength of the dollar and Treasury yields, as well as raise inflation, which could mean fewer interest rate cuts.
As per licensing guidelines, applications for Universal Banks and Small Finance Banks will be initially screened by the Reserve Bank to ensure prima facie eligibility of the applicants.