India retail shift: Tier II–III cities powering new phase of real estate growth; here’s what’s fueling the surge

India’s retail landscape is undergoing a major shift as smaller cities begin to drive the country’s organised retail expansion, according to new industry assessments. As per news agency ANI, Cushman & Wakefield’s Q3 2025 Retail Market Beat shows a sharp rise in leasing activity across Tier II and Tier III cities this year, reflecting stronger…

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REITs’ index inclusion in works, says Sebi chairman

NEW DELHI: In a bid to boost liquidity for real estate investment trusts (REIT), Sebi is set to hold discussions with stakeholders to include them in market indices, chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said here on Friday. The markets regulator is evaluating more measures to promote ease of doing business for REITs and InvITs (infrastructure investment…

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Labour codes to usher in uniformity, clarity

In a landmark move set to reshape India’s labour landscape, govt notified the implementation of all four labour codes, bringing into effect one of the most ambitious labour reforms in the country’s post-independence history. The rollout marks the realisation of “One India, One Law”- a unified labour framework that replaces a century of fragmented statutes…

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Digital mobility boost: Navi UPI links with ONDC to enable metro QR ticketing; service live in major cities, more to follow

Navi UPI links with ONDC to enable metro QR ticketing Navi UPI has partnered with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to offer QR-based metro ticketing through its app, expanding digital access for commuters in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. The service allows users to plan routes, book single or return journey QR tickets and…

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Donald Trump tariff impact: CBO trims deficit-cut estimate by $1 trillion; revised data, rate changes drive downgrade

The Congressional Budget Office has lowered its projection of how much President Donald Trump’s tariff increases will reduce US budget deficits over the next decade. The non-partisan agency now expects the duties to cut deficits by $3 trillion through 2035, down from the $4 trillion estimated in August, as per news agency Reuters.According to the…

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US markets today: Wall Street steadies after sharp reversal; AI stocks remain volatile as Bitcoin slump deepens

US stocks recovered on Friday after a volatile week, with major indices rising on renewed expectations of a December interest-rate cut amid sharp swings in artificial intelligence-linked and cryptocurrency assets.The S&P 500 climbed 1.2% in early trade, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 709 points, or 1.6%. The Nasdaq composite rose 1% after fluctuating…

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