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New Delhi | June 7, 2025: Home loan borrowers have reason to rejoice. Following the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) decision to cut the repo rate by 50 basis points -- from 6% to 5.5%, home loan EMIs are expected to drop significantly. Also Read: RBI Slashes Repo Rate by 50 bps to 5.5%: EMIs Set to Drop, Real Estate Gets a Boost For instance, a borrower with a ₹50 lakh home loan over 20 years at an interest rate of 8.5% currently pays an EMI of around ₹43,391. With a 50-basis-point drop in inter ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 7 (ANI): Delhi police have lodged an FIR against anti-social elements involved in spreading misinformation about the demolition drive on the basis of a complaint filed by the Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB), a release said. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta had earlier issued an order to take strict legal action against those spreading misinformation about the demolition drive. Also Read | Indus Waters Treaty Suspension: Desperate Pakistan Wrote 4 Letters to Indi ...Read More >
Kolkata: Property developers in Kolkata anticipate increased sales of affordable housing units, priced around Rs 50 lakh, following the cumulative 1% reduction in repo rate since Feb. Kolkata's affordable housing sector, traditionally robust in this cost-conscious market, experienced notable variations in recent years due to increasing interest rates and economic constraints."We expect the affordable home market to revive following the RBI's rate cut, which should lead to a 1% reduction in home ...Read More >
Nagpur: Warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj belonged to the entire country, but British history tried to confine him as a regional icon, said BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sudhanshu Trivedi, who was in Nagpur on Friday to attend an event marking the 351st anniversary of Shivaji Maharaj's coronation. Trivedi told TOI at the event organized by Shivaji Maharaj Kruti Samiti that Shivaji Maharaj's contribution in 'safeguarding' the southern part of India from Mughal invasion must not be forgotte ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Borrowing costs at India's two most rate-sensitive sectors - property and automobiles - are set to head South soon after the central bank Friday made its steepest rate cut since March 2020 and promised ample liquidity in the shape of the lowest cash reserve ratio (CRR) on record. The Nifty Realty index surged nearly 5%, even dwarfing gains for financial stocks, reflecting the likely impact of the big-bang policy moves on home purchases. Home, personal, and car loans tied to external ben ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Equated monthly instalments (EMIs) on your home, car, education and business loan is set to reduce further as the rate setting panel of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday cut the benchmark repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.5 per cent. Repo rate is the rate at which the central bank lends short term money to commercial banks. A lower repo rate means banks can borrow funds at a lower cost from the central bank and are expected to pass on the lower cost to the borrowers. With thi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) Hours after RBI's jumbo rate cut, state-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Friday announced up to 50 basis points reduction in lending rate, a move which will help existing and new borrowers. Other banks are also expected to make similar announcements soon. "Great News for Our Valued Customers! Punjab National Bank Makes Your EMIs More Affordable! Following the repo rate cut (6.00% - 5.50%), Punjab National Bank has reduced its RLLR by 50 bps, effective from June 9, 202 ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) If you have a home loan, your EMI is set to reduce by over Rs 1,500 a month thanks to the Reserve Bank of India's latest move. With the central bank cutting the repo rate by 50 basis points -- from 6 per cent to 5.5 per cent -- banks are expected to lower interest rates on loans. For a Rs 50 lakh home loan over 20 years, this could mean monthly savings of Rs 1,569 and annual savings of nearly Rs 19,000, offering much-needed relief to borrowers amid high livin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) The RBI decision to cut repo rate by 100 basis points since February, coupled with relief in personal income tax in the Budget, will have a positive impact on demand for residential properties, especially affordable and mid-income homes, according to real estate developers. The RBI's move to reduce repo rate by 50 basis points on Friday will ease the financial burden of homebuyers and builders as well, they said, while hoping that banks pass on the benefits of the reducti ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday slashed the repo rate by 50 basis points to 5.5%, the lowest level in three years. This marks the third consecutive rate cut in 2025, bringing the cumulative reduction to 100 basis points since February. Alongside the rate cut, the central bank also reduced the cash reserve ratio (CRR) by 100 bps, unlocking ₹2.5 lakh crore worth of liquidity in the system. Sanjay Malhotra, governor, RBI said the monetary policy committee (MPC) took the decisi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 6 (PTI) Realtors' apex bodies CREDAI and NAREDCO hailed the RBI decision to cut repo rate by 50 basis points, saying that this bold and timely step will improve consumer sentiment and boost housing sales, especially of low-cost homes. On Friday, the RBI cut interest rates by 50 basis points, a third consecutive reduction, and unexpectedly reduced the cash reserve ratio for banks to provide a major liquidity fillip to support the economy amid geopolitical and tariff headwinds. We ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): The decision of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to reduce the policy repo rate will significantly help mid-segment housing across top-tier cities, translating into lower EMIs (Equated Monthly Installment) and better affordability, said real estate executives, terming it a 'strategic move'. The policy rates massively impact the sale of the real estate infrastructure, as lowering of rates means lower interest rates from banks for the home buyers and cheaper EMIs. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): The decision of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to reduce the policy repo rate will significantly help mid-segment housing across top-tier cities, translating into lower EMIs (Equated Monthly Installment) and better affordability, said real estate executives, terming it a 'strategic move'. The policy rates massively impact the sale of the real estate infrastructure, as lowering of rates means lower interest rates from banks for the home buyers and cheaper EMIs. ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): The decision of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to reduce the policy repo rate will significantly help mid-segment housing across top-tier cities, translating into lower EMIs (Equated Monthly Installment) and better affordability, said real estate executives, terming it a "strategic move". The policy rates massively impact the sale of the real estate infrastructure, as lowering of rates means lower interest rates from banks for the home buyers and cheaper EMIs. ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut the repo rate for the third time in 2025. This time, the cut is big -- 50 basis points. Now the repo rate is down to 5.5 per cent. The repo rate is the rate at which RBI lends money to banks. When RBI lowers this rate, banks also reduce the interest on loans. So, home loans, car loans, and personal loans may become cheaper. This is great news for people who want to take a loan. Their loan EMIs will be lower, and they will save money. But this ne ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The jumbo 50 bps rate cut by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will directly benefit home loan borrowers, especially existing ones, by reducing their interest burden, experts said on Friday. The decision comes at a pivotal time, as India, now the world's fourth-largest economy, is witnessing strong real estate momentum across metros as well as tier 2 and 3 cities. "Lower lending rates will directly enhance home loan affordability, particularly in interest-sensi ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a significant monetary policy decision, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the repo rate by 50 basis points, bringing it down to 5.5% with immediate effect. The announcement was made by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, following the conclusion of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting held over three days -- June 4, 5, and 6. Governor Malhotra stated that the MPC undertook a comprehensive assessment of the domestic and global economic outlook before arriving at the decisio ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India is set to give people some good news today, which is being discussed rapidly. The Reserve Bank will share information about the decision taken in the Monetary Policy Committee meeting shortly. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das will announce the change in the repo rate at 10:30 am. It is believed that this time the repo rate can be cut. If this happens, borrowers can get relief from interest. If media reports are to be believed, this cut can be from 2 to 50 points ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has launched a new housing scheme in the national capital, under which at least 7,500 flats would be up for sale at various locations under various categories. The booking for the scheme 'Apna Ghar Awaas Yojana 2025' will start from May 25, and the flats will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis. According to the DDA, a detailed notice has been issued under this scheme, in which all the information related to the categories, location, ...Read More >
Mumbai, May 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Real estate marketplace Square Yards' total expenses rose by over 32.21 per cent to Rs 1,613 crore in FY25, from Rs 1,220 crore in FY24, according to its financials. The increase was mainly driven by higher employee costs, commission payouts, and finance costs, according to the company's provisional financial statement. Employee benefit expenses remained the largest cost head, accounting for nearly 38 per cent of the total spend. These costs increased by 15 per ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: LIC Housing Finance has reported a growth of 22.75 per cent in its net consolidated profit during the quarter ended December 31, 2024. Its profit after tax stood at Rs 1,434.89 crore in Q3 FY25 as against Rs 1,169 crore it registered in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal, the company said in a BSE filing. The company's net consolidated total income stood at Rs 7,069.99 crore in Q3 FY25, a growth of 3.91 per cent from Rs 6,804.19 crore it recorded in the similar quarter ...Read More >
Jan 31 (Reuters) - India's LIC Housing Finance (LICH.NS), opens new tab reported a bigger-than-expected third-quarter profit on Friday, helped by healthy asset quality. The company said its profit after tax for the quarter ended Dec. 31 rose 23% to 14.32 billion rupees ($165.4 million). Analysts had expected a profit of 12.85 billion rupees, according to data compiled by LSEG. LIC Housing has seen an improvement in asset quality over the last few quarters, leading to lower funds being set asid ...Read More >
Chennai, Jan 21 (PTI) Sundaram Home Finance has inaugurated a new branch under the Emerging Business segment in Tambaram and has set a target to make disbursements of Rs 50 crore from the Chennai zone over the next 12 months, a top official said. The company, a subsidiary of Sundaram Finance Ltd, under the Emerging Business offers loans to small businesses and provides affordable housing finance solutions. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for January 21, 2025 Declare ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is planning to introduce a new "self-approval" mechanism for subscribers to withdraw their provident fund (PF) money through an automated process, according to a report by The Financial Express. The proposed system is aimed at simplifying and speeding up the PF withdrawal process, which currently involves multiple checks, approvals, and submission of forms. At present, subscribers must wait for their requests to be verified and appro ...Read More >
Investing.com -- Analysts at RBC Capital Markets in a note dated Monday have provided updated ratings of five key players in the UK housebuilding sector as part of its 2025 UK Housebuilder preview. The analysts reflect on a broad spectrum of adjustments, market challenges, and changes in valuations for these companies: Crest Nicholson (LON:CRST), Gleeson (LON:GLEG), Barratt and Redrow (LON:RDW), Vistry (LON:VTYV), and Persimmon (LON:PSN). Crest Nicholson has been upgraded to "sector perform" f ...Read More >
Vastu Housing has raised $100 million from the global consumer internet group Prosus. The Amsterdam-based investor has acquired an 8.4% stake (7.8% fully diluted) in the home finance company. Vastu Housing Finance is a prominent player in the affordable housing finance sector, focusing on underserved communities. In September, Vastu received a $50 million loan from the United States International Development Finance Corporation (USDFC). Housing finance companies have attracted significant fund ...Read More >
Asset quality metrics are weakening in the past few quarters in some segments. This has necessitated a recalibration of growth strategies, especially in unsecured loans and microfinance Unsecured loans given by Non Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) and credit to microfinance segments, accounting for 23% of the overall NBFC Asset Under Management (AUM) are expected to be impacted the most in the current and next fiscals according to CRISIL Ratings' outlook on the sector. Krishnan Sitaraman, Chie ...Read More >
London stocks were set to kick off the final month of the year steady, as investors mulled a jump in UK house prices and encouraging Chinese manufacturing data. There was nothing of note out on the corporate front, but data from Nationwide showed that house prices rose 3.7% on the year in November, up from 2.4% the month before. This marked the fastest annual growth since November 2022. On the month, they were up 1.2%, having risen just 0.1% in October. This was the largest monthly gain since ...Read More >
Until three years ago, being a specialist like a microfinance lender or catering exclusively to affordable housing or consumer loans helped, especially in raking premium valuations. Today, being a jack of all trades is helping lenders position themselves better amidst concerns emerging in various pockets of the financial services sector Doctors and lawyers go through this dilemma a lot - should they be doing everything or should they opt for something more focused. About twenty years ago, a g ...Read More >
Buying a Rs 1 crore house with a home loan is a significant financial commitment, but with the right planning, it is achievable. Purchasing a Rs 1 crore house is a significant financial commitment, and most homebuyers in India rely on home loans to make this dream a reality. However, understanding how much salary you need, the loan eligibility process and other associated costs is crucial before taking this step. In this guide, we'll break down how much you need to earn to comfortably afford ...Read More >
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