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New Delhi: The idea of home has evolved significantly over the years. Earlier, homebuyers were largely focused on practical considerations such as apartment size, pricing, and possession timelines. While these factors still matter, the conversation today has become far more lifestyle-driven. Buyers are now paying close attention to what exists beyond the four walls of a home - the connectivity of the location, the presence of retail and entertainment hubs, access to green spaces, and the overall sense of community a neighbourhood can offer. Particularly across emerging NCR markets like Greater Noida and Faridabad, people are increasingly choosing environments that…

New Delhi: India's ethanol blending programme remains safe, consumer-friendly, and economically beneficial, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said, dismissing concerns that the use of ethanol-blended petrol (EBP), including E20 fuel, could affect the validity of vehicle insurance policies. The ministry said claims linking E20 fuel use to insurance invalidation had been clarified with relevant stakeholders and were found to be incorrect. The statement comes amid growing concerns and misinformation circulating on social media regarding the impact of ethanol-blended fuels on vehicle performance and safety. "Ethanol blending is a globally accepted practice and is successfully implemented in several countries,…

Mumbai: The initial public offer (IPO) of Waterways Leisure Tourism Ltd has received 50 per cent subscription on the second day of the share sale, i.e. on Wednesday, at the time of writing the report. According to data available on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the public issue got bids for 20,94,318 shares against 41,84,004 shares on offer. The data show that retail investors received 2.29 times the subscription, while the non-institutional investor quota was subscribed to at 31 per cent. Waterways Leisure Tourism raised Rs 263.25 crore from anchor investors on Monday. The company has fixed a price band…