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Mumbai: Shares of jewellery are under pressure on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, after the government increased import duties on gold and silver to 15 per cent. From Kaylyan Jewellers to Secon Gold, shares of jewellery companies edged lower by up to 11 per cent after the increase in import duty resulted in a significant increase in prices of precious metals. Jewellery stocks are facing selling pressure for the third consecutive day today amid fears of reduced demand due to import duty hikes. However, experts view the increase in gold and silver prices today as more of a mechanical re-pricing to…

Mumbai: In major luxury hubs across the country, the conversation around housing has already shifted beyond conventional luxury. Developers are quietly redesigning inventory mixes, buyers are stretching ticket sizes without much resistance, and projects once considered ultra-niche are now entering mainstream premium portfolios. The expected 51 per cent expansion in India’s billionaire population over the next five years is likely to deepen that transition rather than merely accelerate it.   Wealth-preservation instrument What is changing is not simply the number of wealthy buyers entering the market, but the way wealth itself is beginning to influence residential demand. Larger homes, curated living…

New Delhi: In NCR today, real estate value is no longer just about where a property sits on the map - it’s about how seamlessly it connects you to everything that matters. Buyers aren’t measuring distance anymore; they’re measuring time, predictability, and ease of movement. A location that once felt “far” can begin to feel far more central when the commute becomes predictable and effortless. That shift in perception is important because it’s exactly what’s redefining demand across NCR. Infrastructure is no longer playing catch-up to urban growth - it’s setting the direction for it.  Transit-oriented development  This isn’t a…

New Delhi: In a push to cleaner energy, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a Rs 37,500 crore coal gasification scheme. The move will also strengthen India’s energy security and reduce dependence on forex-guzzling imports amid the volatile geopolitical situation due to the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. Sharing the details, Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the country has 401 million tonnes of known coal reserves, which is enough for the next 200 years. "An outlay of Rs 37,500 crore has been kept for this…