A Bengaluru founder sparked debate by comparing property purchases in India and the UK. She says a flat in Bengaluru proved hard to secure even with two incomes, while in the UK she managed to buy a house on a single income within two years. Her claims have renewed questions about affordability and transparency in India’s real estate market.
Mindspace Business Parks REIT logged over 7.1 million sq ft of leasing in 2025-26, with the March quarter delivering strong income growth. Occupancy rose to 95.7% on firm demand, including from global companies. The REIT also reported a record Rs 6.64 per unit distribution and is expanding its Chennai portfolio to strengthen its position.
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CMEI data shows the pandemic triggered a massive employment shock, with around 403.5 million jobs lost and average income falling for almost 97% of Indians. The analysis argues this “worker welfare” reality shapes investor confidence and capital decisions, meaning a truly rich India can’t happen without workers actually getting richer first.
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