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Global Capability Centres drive office leasing in H1 2024, with a 37% share
India's office leasing market is dominated by Global Capability Centres (GCCs), with 37% of total leasing activity in January to June 2024. The country's robust workforce, competitive costs, and established ecosystem make it a key market for GCCs. With a projected 20% growth in GCC presence by 2025, the Indian office market is poised for significant expansion. 67% of GCCs plan to increase their office portfolios by over 10% in the next two years.
Office leasing surges to new record in first half of 2024
The Indian office property market has shown strong performance in the first half of the year, driven by economic resurgence and increased corporate occupancies, with technology and banking sectors leading the way. Gross leasing hit a record high of 33.5 million sq ft, up 29% from last year, setting the stage for a potential new peak in 2024. GCCs played a key role in this growth, with India's leadership in the GCC ecosystem remaining strong.
PwC names new China head amid regulatory scrutiny
PwC said in a statement to Reuters on Wednesday that Shanghai-based Li assumed the role of chairman of PwC China and Asia Pacific with effect from July 1, taking over from Raymund Chao who retired on June 30. The firm came under the Chinese regulatory spotlight earlier this year for its role as the auditor of troubled property company China Evergrande Group.
Institutional investment in Indian real estate at $2.5 billion in Q2, marking a 3-year high
Private equity investments in Indian real estate hit a three-year high in Q2 2024, totaling $2.5 billion. The industrial and warehousing segment led with 61% of the total investments ($1.5 billion), driven by large deals. The residential segment saw a 7.5x increase from Q2 2023, making up 21% of total inflows. Office assets received $0.3 billion, showing a significant annual decline.
India office property market surges with record gross leasing in 2024 first half
The Indian office property market has surged, driven by increased economic activity and corporate occupancies, reaching a record 33.5 million sq ft in gross leasing in the first half of the year. Global Capability Centres (GCCs) significantly contributed, with strong leasing momentum across major cities, indicating potential for a record-breaking 2024.
Latest interest rates of PPF, Senior Citizen Saving Scheme, NSC, other post office schemes for July - September 2024 quarter
The government has declared that interest rates for small savings accounts would remain unchanged for July to September 2024. This ruling implies that the current rates will apply throughout the quarter.
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Latest Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana interest rate: What is the SSY interest rate for July- September 2024 quarter?
Latest Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana interest rate: The SSY is a government-backed small deposit savings scheme to benefit a girl child.
PPF, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, Sukanya Samriddhi, NSC, other small savings schemes' rates announced for July-September 2024 quarter
Latest Post Office Schemes interest rates: The government has announced that it will keep the interest rates unchanged for small savings schemes for July-September 2024. These schemes include the Public Provident Fund, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme (SCSS), Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), National Savings Certificate (NSC), Post Office Time Deposits (POTD), Mahila Samman Savings Certificate, and Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS).
Awfis plans to raise seats by 50% in FY25
Awfis Space Solutions targets a 50% seat expansion to 135,000, focusing on managed office spaces to drive revenue growth. The company plans to add 40,000 seats by FY25, with new centers following a managed aggregation model. Sobia Khan's report highlights the successful addition of 15,084 seats, primarily under the managed aggregation approach.
Banks scanning proprietor A/Cs to spot 'money mules'
Banks intensify scrutiny on new accounts to combat mule activities, adapting to evolving fraud tactics like forming private companies. Vigilant measures include verification visits, latitude data, and washout logic analysis to deter money laundering and digital frauds in the financial system.
GST simplified compliance, improved tax buoyancy; fake ITC generation still a challenge
Introduced seven years ago, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) has streamlined compliance and boosted tax revenues, but challenges persist with fake invoices and fraudulent registrations causing tax evasion concerns. Despite this, GST has simplified the tax regime, increased taxpayer numbers, and improved tax buoyancy and state revenues. However, efforts to combat evasion are ongoing, with the need for further measures such as operationalizing the GST appellate tribunal.
Fraudsters force 72-year-old into 13-hour WhatsApp video call; steal Rs 83 lakh from her bank accounts
Dasgupta called back to resolve the issue, only to find herself speaking to someone claiming to be a Mumbai Police officer. "He fabricated a case against me, even providing a fake FIR number and a warrant supposedly issued by the 'CBI' in a 'Mumbai court'," Dasgupta told TOI.
Mandatory linking of CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA for central govt employees suspended; should you still do it?
Mandatory linking of CGHS beneficiary ID with ABHA ID: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has announced a temporary suspension of the mandatory linking of Central Government Health Services (CGHS) beneficiary ID with Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID. Citing a review of their earlier directive, the Ministry issued an office memorandum on June 25, 2024, stating the decision to put the implementation on hold until further notice. This move aims to reconsider the compulsory integration of the two IDs, allowing for future deliberation on the matter.
Indian office market shows strong growth in H1 2024
The Indian office market showcased resilience in H1 2024 with significant office leasing and new supply growth. Occupiers' confidence, highlighted by major players like HCL Technologies and Tech Mahindra, spurred demand for quality office spaces.
Hunt on for mule bank accounts; Tata Digital pause on funding
The government is working with the central bank to catch mule accounts in India’s banking system and prevent fraud. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
ETtech Deep Dive: How RBI and NPCI are working to tackle mule account frauds
The RBI, the National Payments Corporation of India, and the Ministry of Home Affairs are teaming up with banks, financial institutions, and tech security companies to crack down on mule accounts and prevent fraud in the country's banking system.
This bank revises savings account interest rates; now earn up to 7.75% interest rate
Unity Small Finance Bank Limited (Unity Bank) has raised the interest rate slabs on savings accounts, according to the bank press release dated June 24, 2024. The bank offers highest interest rate of 7.75% on savings account.
Recurring deposit (RD) premature withdrawal: Eligibility, interest rate, other rules explained
Post office RD scheme: You might have invested money in a post office RD scheme, however due to any financial need or trouble you may wish to prematurely break it. This is because a post office RD scheme has a tenure of five years from the date of opening. Read here to know more about post office RD scheme.
$8 trillion & counting! How Family Offices have grown and their impact on the investment world
The history of Family Offices dates back to ancient Rome, evolving into a modern-day necessity for managing wealth and ensuring smooth transitions across generations.
Fight breaks out in Thrissur DCC office over Muraleedharan's defeat in LS polls, case registered
BJP's Thrissur victory led to a conflict at Congress DCC office over K Muraleedharan's defeat, involving Jose Vallur, Sajeevan Kuriachira, and T N Prathapan.
Karnataka’s tribal welfare minister quits after govt funds find way to bank accounts in Hyderabad
Karnataka's Tribal Welfare Minister B Nagendra resigned over a scandal involving the illegal transfer of Rs 89.63 crore of government funds to unknown individuals in Hyderabad. The BJP intensified its campaign for his resignation, alleging a major scam under Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's watch. The ruling Congress withdrew support as an investigation team was formed to probe the matter. The CBI has taken up the case, and the BJP demanded the CM's resignation, alleging his knowledge of the illegal funds transfer.
Top post office schemes: These 9 small savings schemes offer above 7% interest rate
Post office schemes interest rates: The government has kept the interest rates on small savings plans unchanged for the quarter ending June 30, 2024. Here are nine post office schemes that offer more than 7% interest.
Anticipating INDIA bloc victory, women rush to open India Post accounts to get Rs 8,500 per month
Bengaluru's General Post Office is crowded with women, mainly from minority communities, rushing to open India Post Payment Bank accounts. They believe they'll receive Rs 8,500 monthly if the INDIA bloc wins the election. The Chief Post Master clarified it's a rumor, but the rush persists, with hundreds of accounts opened daily.
5 things to know before investing in Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY): Eligibility, documents required and more
Families with a girl child under the age of 10 are increasingly opting for SSY accounts. SSY enjoys a relatively higher interest rate and sets aside a corpus that can be used for the daughter’s education or marriage.
How much does an IAS officer earn? Social media debate erupts over chartered accountant's post
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) continues to captivate the youth despite debates on salary comparisons with other professions. Motivated by service and respect, individuals prioritize passion and societal impact over monetary rewards.
Central government pensioners can now view the last 24 detailed pension payment transactions using this app
Pension app for government employees: The Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO) has developed an in-house mobile application, “DIRGHAYU” for the use of Central Civil Pensioner/Family Pensioners. Let us take a look at a few important features of the DIRGHAYU app.
Lenders seek anonymity for officers tagging wilful defaulter accounts
Lenders seek RBI guidance on protecting officers' identities identifying defaulters. Recent court order mandates disclosing committee members. Indian Banks Association seeks advice too. Risks highlighted for officers personally named.
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