FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session. Honourable Members, This joint sitting of......

Sunny skies for Reits, with a high chance of growth

Home stretch for real estate investment trusts as strength of the office leasing market and Q2 results show endurance. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com After lagging behind benchmarks and......

Real estate stocks strategy: Do not cash out fully, say analysts

The recent blip in housing sales on a quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) basis should not worry investors as the long-term prospects of real estate stocks remain on a strong foundation, according to......

Strong traction from new launches a positive for top realty players

The national real estate market presents an intriguing picture. Lower volumes and flat pricing serve as dampeners. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Sales bookings across the top ten......

India just shy of top-weight China in MSCI EM after rejig

The Indian equity markets will soon account for over a fifth of a key emerging market (EM) benchmark tracked by funds with assets exceeding $500 billion. Photograph: Thomas White/Reuters This......

Bidding for Ronaldo-Messi prestige seat tops $2.6 million

IMAGE: Lionel Messi battles for possession with Cristiano Ronaldo during a Champions League match between FC Barcelona and Juventus, at Camp Nou, Barcelona, Spain, on December 8, 2020. Photograph:......