I’ve been investing in mutual funds and stocks, but the market’s ups and downs make me uneasy. I’m now looking for a more stable investment option that offers regular income along with long-term growth potential. Are REITs a good alternative to equity mutual funds or direct property investment, and what factors should I consider before investing? … Read more
A 600-square-foot apartment in Mumbai costs 30 times the average annual income. A line, posted on Reddit, has hit a raw nerve among home buyers. “We laugh nervously, comparing prices over chai,” the user wrote. “But the laughter dies when we glimpse the ledger of reality.” In a thread that felt part confessional, part obituary, … Read more
For the past 5 years since the onset of COVID-19, I have actively invested in SIPs and have been pleased with the growth, especially in the post-Covid era. However, in recent months, the profits have shown a decline. Despite my concerns, my financial advisor reassures me that it is a favorable time to continue investing … Read more
Finfluencer and Wisdom Hatch founder Akshat Shrivastava in a post decoded how wealthy individuals in India manage and grow their investments, focusing on a simple yet powerful strategy of balancing stocks and real estate. “Almost every rich person I speak with these days buys stocks and real estate (both) now,” he explained. Stocks, according to … Read more
Uday Kotak, the former managing director and CEO of Kotak Mahindra Bank, along with his family, recently acquired residential property valued at Rs 202 crore in the prestigious Worli Sea Face area of Mumbai. The purchase includes 12 properties within a three-floor development known as Shiv Sagar. According to multiple news reports, the total area … Read more
Akshat Shrivastava, founder of Wisdom Hatch, offered piercing insight into the financial undercurrents driving India’s real estate market. According to him, black money fuels property prices while white money heads to stocks. His post on X sheds light on why unaccounted wealth finds a home in real estate and how this impacts everyone, even those … Read more
Budget expectations: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to unveil the Union Budget on February 1, 2025, a highly anticipated event for taxpayers nationwide. The segment on income tax is of particular interest, as individuals eagerly await any potential changes that could offer relief. Speculation for this year’s budget centers around possible modifications to tax … Read more
India’s real estate market is entering a vital phase, with 2025 set to redefine its growth path. Contributing around 7% to the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2024, the sector is poised to grow to 13% in 2025 and 18% by 2047, aligning with India’s projected $26 trillion GDP by its centenary of independence. … Read more
Real estate trends: The real estate market in key Indian cities, Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru, has witnessed a significant increase in housing prices in peripheral areas over the past five years. This trend is attributed to improved connectivity, infrastructure development, and the strategic location of these suburbs. The growth in these areas has outpaced traditional urban centers … Read more
Rushank Shah, Promoter, Hubtown, says that over the next three to four years, they are focusing on a couple of things. One of the first things they are focusing on is reducing our debt from our current levels to zero, as well as they will be using some of the existing land parcels including one … Read more