Digital real estate is democratizing property investment in India, allowing retail investors and NRIs to participate with smaller ticket sizes. Flexible ownership models and tech-enabled platforms are enhancing accessibility and transparency. Emerging growth corridors like Noida and Gurugram offer value, while GST rate rationalization on construction materials could reduce costs and boost housing affordability.
GIFT Nifty hits record open interest of $21.56 billion; contracts touch all-time high
GIFT Nifty has hit a record open interest of $21.56 billion, reflecting rising global investor participation in India’s offshore derivatives market. The milestone, achieved on