The Union Budget 2025 has raised the TDS threshold on rent beyond Rs 2.4 lakh, reducing the tax burden for landlords and tenants while simplifying rental transactions. This change is expected to benefit the real estate sector. Following the announcement, Prestige Estates surged 9.3% to Rs 1,489.95, while Sobha rose 4.6% to Rs 1,385 on the BSE.
Stay the course, no need for tactical portfolio shift: Vikas Khemani
Vikas Khemani from Carnelian Asset Management suggests a portfolio focused on India’s long-term potential. Banking, financial services, and manufacturing are key sectors. Consumption, both discretionary