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GTA Home Sales Drop 23% in March as Listings Surge, Prices Also dropping

GTA Home Sales Drop 23% in March as Listings Surge, Prices Also dropping

5,011 homes were sold last month, a significant decrease from the 6,519 transactions recorded in March 2024 Toronto: Home sales in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) saw a sharp decline in March, dropping 23.1% compared to the same period last year, as an influx of new listings helped ease market pressures. According to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB), 5,011 homes were sold last month, a significant decrease from the 6,519 transactions recorded in March 2024. On a seasonally adjusted basis, sales also slipped 2.4% from February. Meanwhile, sellers entered the market in greater numbers, with 17,263 new listings…
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Profit Booking: Mutual funds sold equities worth over Rs 16,000 crore in last six sessions

Profit Booking: Mutual funds sold equities worth over Rs 16,000 crore in last six sessions

#ProfitBookingMFoffloaded equities Mumbai: Between March 20 and 28, mutual funds offloaded equities worth over Rs16,000 crore, which analysts attribute to profit booking following recent gains. Mutual funds have been net sellers in Indian equities over the past six sessions, as they capitalized on the recent market rally to book profits, experts said. Between March 20 and 28, mutual funds offloaded equities worth over Rs 16,000 crore, which analysts attribute to profit booking following recent gains. In contrast, they were net buyers earlier in the month, purchasing over Rs22,900 crore worth of equities between March 1 and 19. In March, benchmark…
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Tarriff War: Donald Trump announces 26% ‘discounted reciprocal tariff’ on India

Tarriff War: Donald Trump announces 26% ‘discounted reciprocal tariff’ on India

#TrumpreciprocaltariffIndia U.S. President held up a chart that indicated that India charged 56% tariffs “including currency manipulation and trade barriers” White House, USA: U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday (April 2, 2025) listed the high tariffs charged by India on American products as he announced reciprocal tariffs on countries across the board, declaring a 26% “discounted reciprocal tariff” on India. “This is Liberation Day, a long-awaited moment. 2nd April 2025 will forever be remembered as the day American industry was reborn, the day America’s destiny was reclaimed, and the day that we began to make America wealthy again. We are going…
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सैंडविच जेनरेशन की महिलाओं के लिए फाइनेंशियल लिटरेसी बेहद ज़रूरी: अनुप सेठ 

सैंडविच जेनरेशन की महिलाओं के लिए फाइनेंशियल लिटरेसी बेहद ज़रूरी: अनुप सेठ 

मोहाली: एडलवाइस लाइफ़ के चीफ डिस्ट्रीब्यूशन ऑफिसर, अनुप सेठ कहते हैं कि, सैंडविच जेनरेशन की महिलाओं को फाइनेंस के बारे में अपनी जानकारी को बेहतर बनाने के साथ-साथ फाइनेंशियल प्लानिंग की जिम्मेदारी अपने हाथों में लेने के लिए भी आगे बढ़कर कदम उठाने चाहिए। कंपनी की ओर से हाल ही में जारी की गई एक स्टडी के नतीजे बताते हैं कि, इस जेनरेशन की 50 प्रतिशत महिलाएँ अलग-अलग तरह के फाइनेंशियल इंस्ट्रूमेंट्स की समझ की कमी को अपनी जमा-पूंजी बनाने में एक बड़ी चुनौती मानती हैं। सामान्य तौर पर सैंडविच जेनरेशन में 35 से 54 साल के लोग शामिल होते हैं,…
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Swaraj Tractors and Mahindra Susten Partner to Develop Punjab’s Largest Solar Group Captive Project

Swaraj Tractors and Mahindra Susten Partner to Develop Punjab’s Largest Solar Group Captive Project

#SwarajTractorsMahindraSusten Chandigarh: Swaraj Tractors, a division of the Mahindra Group has announced its collaboration with Mahindra Susten, the Group's clean-tech arm, to establish Punjab’s largest solar group captive project—a 26 MW solar energy installation in Bathinda district. This ambitious venture is a significant step forward towards scaling up Swaraj Tractors renewable energy share to up to 50 per cent. The solar energy project developed by Mahindra Susten, will supply clean energy to four Swaraj Tractor manufacturing facilities located in Mohali and Dera Bassi. The project is expected to generate approximately 60 million kWh of renewable energy annually, contributing to the…
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Good Returns: Flexi cap Mutual Fund grew Rs 700 SIP to Rs 1.36 crore in 30 years

Good Returns: Flexi cap Mutual Fund grew Rs 700 SIP to Rs 1.36 crore in 30 years

#FlexicapMutualFund Mumbai: As of late February 2025, the HDFC Flexi Cap Fund's investment portfolio allocated 88.37% to equity, 7.88% to cash and cash equivalents, 2.95% to real estate, and 0.8% to debt. As of late February 2025, the HDFC Flexi Cap Fund's investment portfolio allocated 88.37% to equity, 7.88% to cash and cash equivalents, 2.95% to real estate, and 0.8% to debt. HDFC Flexi Cap Fund, managed by HDFC Asset Management Company, was launched in January 1995 and has shown significant growth over the years. As of February 28, 2025, the fund's assets under management (AUM) reached Rs 64,124 crore,…
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March GST collections: 11-month high of Rs 1.96 lakh crore

March GST collections: 11-month high of Rs 1.96 lakh crore

#IndiaGSTcollections Gross GST collections were about Rs 1.84 lakh crore in February New Delhi: Indian economy performed well in the fourth quarter of the fiscal FY25 (2024-25), with GST collections recording a 10 percent rise to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in March compared with Rs 1.84 lakh crore in the previous month. March marks the 13th consecutive month of over Rs 1.7 lakh crore of collections. For the quarter, GST collections at Rs 5.8 lakh crore were 10.4 percent higher compared with the similar period during the previous year.Net GST collections for March, after discounting the refunds, were also 7.6…
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IREDA’s Loan Sanctions Rise 27% to ₹47,453 Crore

IREDA’s Loan Sanctions Rise 27% to ₹47,453 Crore

Loan Book Expands 28% to ₹76,250 Crore in FY 2024-25 New Delhi: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA) today reported significant growth in its financial performance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025, as per provisional data. Loan sanctions for FY 2024-25 stood at ₹47,453 crore, marking a 27% increase from ₹37,354 crore in the previous year. Loan disbursements rose by 20% to ₹30,168 crore, compared to ₹25,089 crore in FY 2023-24. The outstanding loan book also expanded by 28%, reaching ₹76,250 crore as of March 31, 2025, up from ₹59,698 crore in the previous year. Shri Pradip…
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WAVES Bazaar Expands Global Reach with Exclusive Showcases and Strategic Partnerships

WAVES Bazaar Expands Global Reach with Exclusive Showcases and Strategic Partnerships

#WAVESBazaarIndia Mumbai: WAVES Bazaar, the premier global e-marketplace for the Media & Entertainment (M&E) industry, is set to make a powerful impact in its inaugural edition, taking place from May 1-4, 2025, at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. As a key component of WAVES 2025, the marketplace will bring together industry leaders from Film, TV, and AVGC (Animation, VFX, Gaming, and Comics) sectors, offering unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, content showcasing, and business expansion. With an ambitious vision to establish India as a global content hub, WAVES Bazaar will feature a range of exclusive segments, including the Viewing Room, Market Screenings, Buyer…
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