Real estate has emerged as the preferred investment for 70% of women in the second half of 2024, while interest in the stock market has plummeted to just 2%, according to the latest Anarock Consumer Sentiment Survey.
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70% of women prefer real estate as an investment in the second half of 2024.
The preference for stock market investment has declined from over 20% in H2 2022 to just 2% in H2 2024.
Gold has seen a rise in popularity, increasing from 8% in H2 2022 to over 12% in H2 2024.
Over 18% of women now prefer under-construction homes, up from 10% in H2 2022.
Women now represent 20% of crypto exchanges, according to a CoinDCX report.

The real estate sector is hoping for a boost from the new government, with fine-tuning of RERA, industry status, and a relook at GST on under-construction homes topping the agenda.

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) recently organized a brainstorming session to improve response to surveys from high-income groups and gated societies.

Senior lawyer and former Rajya Sabha MP Mahesh Jethmalani has strongly criticized the indictment against the Adani Group in the United States, stating that there is no allegation of bribery in India and the case is speculative and lacks evidence.

Analysts are optimistic about the future performance of HUDCO, Anant Raj, and other key stocks in the real estate and manufacturing sectors. The target price for HUDCO is set at Rs 900 to Rs 950 per share, expected to be achieved within the next 12-18 mon

Vishal Garg, the founder and CEO of Better.com, has announced the shutdown of the company's real estate unit, leading to significant layoffs. This decision comes amidst a challenging period for the mortgage industry.

The Mumbai real estate market is entering a phase of stability, a positive sign for developers, investors, and homebuyers alike. According to Prashant Sharma, President of NAREDCO Maharashtra, the market is showing promising signs of recovery and growth.