Realty firm Shriram Properties Ltd has partnered with a landowner to develop a Rs 700 crore housing project in Pune.

Singapore-based conglomerate Keppel reported a 25% rise in net profit for the first nine months of 2025 on Thursday, aided by strong earnings growth across all its three business segments and higher recurring income.

India s office real estate market is booming. Rentals have climbed 6% across top cities, with Bengaluru leading the surge. Vacancy levels have dropped, indicating robust leasing. Net office absorption hit a record 42 million sq. ft., surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Global Capability Centres are a major demand driver, alongside IT, coworking, and BFSI sectors.

Ace investor Dolly Khanna’s portfolio, valued at around ₹484 crore across 11 publicly listed stocks, saw mixed performance in 2025. While top holdings like Mangalore Chemicals and Coffee Day Enterprises soared up to 101%, others such as Prakash Pipes and KCP Sugar fell over 30%, highlighting a sharp divergence in returns.

U.S.-based real estate investment trust AvalonBay Communities forecast fourth-quarter core funds from operations below Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, as weaker consumer activity weighed on rentals.

Ace investor Ashish Kacholia has been allotted 52,632 shares of Knowledge Marine & Engineering Works at ₹1,900 per share, investing around ₹10 crore. The preferential issue raised ₹270 crore overall, increasing the company’s paid-up capital to ₹12.22 crore.

Margin Trading Facility (MTF) is gaining traction in India, with its book growing to ₹1 trillion, driven by discount brokers and competitive interest rates. While offering controlled leverage and stock ownership, MTF remains a fraction of the market, indicating significant growth potential compared to global benchmarks.

Gen Z investors aged 18–25 now dominate India’s crypto market with 37.6%, surpassing Millennials. CoinSwitch’s Q3 2025 report highlights rising Tier-2 participation and a shift towards long-term, utility-driven portfolios.

Euro zone bond yields climbed Thursday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled a pause in interest rate cuts, dampening hopes for a December reduction. Traders also awaited the European Central Bank s decision, while Germany s economy showed no growth. Meanwhile, a tentative trade deal between the US and China offered some relief.

Leaders Trump and Xi met to ease trade tensions. China s economy is stabilizing, giving Xi an advantage. Tariffs and rare earth dominance remain key issues. Despite geopolitical volatility, China s stock market presents investment opportunities. Consumers have significant savings, and retail sales show revival signs. This is a good time to invest in China s consumer and innovation sectors.