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.
Volatile yen draws intervention watch, other currencies subdued
In response to last week’s notable drop, currency markets have been closely monitoring the yen. Reports suggest that Japanese officials are conducting rate checks, hinting
September 21, 2026