10 Jan 2026

India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have undergone a significant transformation over the past two decades, shifting from cost-focused offshore units to strategic hubs that drive innovation and enterprise-wide value. Initially established to leverage cost efficiencies, GCCs were largely confined to transactional and support functions. Today, they play a central role in research and development, digital transformation, product innovation and strategic decision-making. Backed by a deep talent pool, growing digital capabilities and rising trust from global headquarters, India's GCCs now generate intellectual property, accelerate go-to-market strategies and strengthen business resilience, positioning the country as a critical nerve centre for global growth.Read more

Mr. Mukesh Kumar, Founder & Director of M-Sanvi Real Estate Pvt. Ltd.

03 Jan 2026

The definition of a dream home in India's urban markets is evolving rapidly. While larger homes once dominated buyer preferences, today's homebuyers are placing greater emphasis on neighbourhood quality and overall lifestyle. Safety, seamless connectivity, environmental health, and access to social infrastructure are emerging as decisive factors in purchase decisions. Long commutes, rising health awareness, and the desire for stronger community living are reshaping how buyers assess value. As cities become denser, proximity, convenience, and well-planned surroundings are increasingly outweighing sheer square footage. This shift reflects a more mature, holistic approach to homeownership where quality of life matters as much as the home itself.Read more

29 Dec 2025

India's Global Capability Centres are moving into a decisive phase as their role within multinational enterprises continues to evolve beyond cost-focused delivery. With 2026 approaching, GCCs in India are increasingly positioned as strategic hubs influencing innovation, decision-making and enterprise resilience. These centres are taking on responsibilities spanning product ownership, risk management, platform governance and global operations oversight. The shift reflects changing global business conditions, including geopolitical uncertainty and technological disruption. As a result, GCCs are being valued less for scale and cost efficiency and more for their ability to manage complexity, absorb risk and contribute directly to long-term competitive advantage for global organisations.Read more

Satinder Aggarwal, CEO and Founder, EQBAC

28 Dec 2025

The debate between real estate and gold has resurfaced after an exceptional run for precious metals and a phase of recalibration in property markets. While gold delivered sharp gains amid global uncertainty, real estate continued its slower, income-backed trajectory. An assessment of liquidity, volatility, income generation and the 2026 outlook suggests that, despite gold's recent outperformance, real estate retains a structural advantage for long-term investors focused on stability and durability.Read more

Mr.Rajendra Rajan, Founder, TransIndia

27 Dec 2025

The year 2025 emerged as a defining phase for Mumbai's real estate and urban landscape, with redevelopment becoming the city's most credible pathway for growth. Faced with land scarcity, ageing housing stock and rising lifestyle expectations, Mumbai increasingly shifted its focus towards structured, large-scale redevelopment. The momentum witnessed across residential and mixed-use projects highlighted redevelopment's role as a tool for urban renewal, social upliftment and economic efficiency, setting a clear direction for the city's next growth cycle in 2026.Read more

25 Dec 2025

India's global capability centre ecosystem is undergoing a decisive shift as Tier II cities gain prominence alongside established metropolitan hubs. Driven by cost efficiency, expanding talent pools and supportive government policies, these emerging locations are increasingly attracting multinational corporations. With a rising share of new GCC demand expected from non-metro markets, Tier II cities are positioned to play a central role in India's next phase of technology-led and innovation-driven growth.Read more

Dr. Yogesh Bhatia MD and CEO of LML Realty

21 Dec 2025

Micro, small and medium enterprises are a backbone of India's economy, contributing nearly 30% to GDP and supporting over 110 million jobs, but they continue to face challenges such as high costs, infrastructure gaps and limited access to capital. Industrial parks are emerging as a practical solution by offering plug-and-play facilities, shared utilities and ready infrastructure that reduce setup time and expenses. Strategically located parks also improve logistics efficiency and supply chain access. Beyond cost benefits, industrial clusters encourage collaboration, technology adoption and innovation through common facilities and specialised ecosystems. As India strengthens its manufacturing push, industrial parks are becoming key enablers of MSME growth and long-term competitiveness.Read more

Mr Vivek Mohanani, CEO and Managing Director, Ekta World

20 Dec 2025

Redevelopment is rapidly transforming Mumbai's housing landscape, turning ageing societies across the city and suburbs into modern high-rise communities while unlocking strong investment returns. From the Bandra-Khar-Santacruz belt to the island city and emerging central and peripheral markets, progressive policies, improved FSI norms and infrastructure upgrades are reshaping capital values and rental yields. Early investors and society members are benefiting from larger homes, better amenities and higher asset values, while developers leverage additional FSI and strong free-sale demand. With connectivity projects acting as a value multiplier, redevelopment is emerging as a key driver of long-term returns across Mumbai's evolving residential markets.Read more

20 Dec 2025

India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have evolved from cost-focused back-office units into strategic hubs driving innovation and global transformation for multinational companies. Once limited to IT support and processing roles, GCCs now lead product development, software engineering, analytics, AI, cybersecurity and enterprise-wide digital programmes. Supported by India’s large talent base and strong digital ecosystem, these centres employ over 1.9 million professionals across sectors. Growth is expanding beyond major metros into Tier II cities, aided by better infrastructure and hybrid work models. By 2040, India is expected to host around 9,000 GCCs, reinforcing its role as a global centre for innovation and value creation.Read more

Deepak Shanbhag, CEO, Property Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd. (PSIPL)

14 Dec 2025

Commercial real estate value is increasingly shaped by reliability rather than just physical space. Facility management plays a critical role in building operational trust by ensuring comfort, safety, technology performance, data security, and sustainability. Through proactive maintenance, service consistency, and visible care, facility teams reduce risk and strengthen tenant confidence. With rising expectations around smart buildings and ESG alignment, facility management has emerged as a key driver of tenant retention and asset performance, reinforcing trust as a central factor in long-term commercial real estate success.Read more