Foreign investors are partnering with local players to invest in Indian real estate to avoid risks amid global uncertainties, as their co-investment has jumped 6.6 times to USD 726.58 million during the latest September quarter, a report says.Read More

Welltower is significantly expanding its senior housing investments, announcing $23 billion in deals while divesting slower-growing medical offices. This strategic pivot aims to capitalize on surging demand from an aging population. The real estate giant also boosted its 2025 earnings forecast, exceeding analyst expectations and continuing a streak of strong financial performance.Read More

Alexandria Real Estate Equities lowered its annual adjusted funds from operations forecast, missing Wall Street estimates due to persistent macroeconomic uncertainty and high interest rates. The life science REIT reported negative net absorption and a quarterly net loss, impacting its share price. Pharma clients also face potential cost increases from proposed tariffs.Read More

Lenskart’s FY25 profit of Rs 297 crore marks a sharp turnaround from a loss a year earlier, but much of the jump stems from a one-time accounting gain linked to its Owndays acquisition. Adjusted profits are closer to Rs 130 crore, analysts say, warning that thin margins and premium IPO valuations leave little room for...Read More

Veteran economist Andrew Freris dismisses gold and silver as safe havens, advocating for income-generating assets like defense stocks. He highlights South Korea and Taiwan as top Asian picks due to their AI and tech strengths, while cautioning against overvalued U.S. indices and uncertain bond markets.Read More

Vodafone Idea gained fresh hope after the Supreme Court allowed a review of its AGR dues, sparking optimism over government relief, though analysts warn high debt and execution risks remain.Read More

Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $113,873, retreating from $115,000 as traders turned cautious ahead of the FOMC meeting. Ethereum dropped 3.6% to $4,096, and major altcoins slid over 4%, dragging the global crypto market cap down 1.35% to $3.84 trillion.Read More

Metal stocks extended their rally, lifting the Nifty Metal Index for a fifth consecutive session amid strong global prices, renewed foreign inflows, and bullish technical signals. Analysts cite resilient domestic demand, policy support, and company-specific upgrades as key drivers, though some caution that overbought conditions could prompt short-term profit-taking.Read More

MCX shares fell 2.2% to ₹9,105 after the exchange halted trading due to technical issues. The start time was revised multiple times, from 9:30 am to 10:30 am, but trading hadn’t resumed as of 11:53 am, according to company updates.Read More

India’s eyewear giant Lenskart is preparing for a highly anticipated IPO. However, investors should be aware of significant risks. The company’s valuation appears stretched, with profitability modest compared to its market expectations. Dependence on raw materials and suppliers, alongside geopolitical factors, presents challenges. Regulatory uncertainty, including ongoing ED scrutiny, adds another layer of concern.Read More