SEBI notifies REIT reclassification effective Jan 1, InvITs to remain hybrid

IANS | November 28, 2025 9:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) said on Friday that Real Estate Investment Trusts would be treated as equity-related instruments from January 1, 2026, onwards, which would attract more mutual funds and Specialised Investment Funds participation.

Economists expect GDP growth in 7.4 pc-7.6 pc range in FY26

IANS | November 28, 2025 9:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) As the average gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate remained at 8 per cent for the first half of the current financial year H1 FY26, economists on Friday predicted that the nation's FY26 GDP growth would be in the range of 7.4 per cent to 7.6 per cent.

Economists hail India’s 6-quarter high GDP growth at 8.2 pc in Q2

IANS | November 28, 2025 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) Economists on Friday hailed the 8.2 per cent gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the second quarter (Q2 FY26) -- a six-quarter high -- as it surpassed estimates for the second consecutive time amid global headwinds and tariff concerns.

India creating trusted, inclusive online space via 5G, data safeguards: Jitin Prasada

IANS | November 28, 2025 4:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 28 (IANS) India is working to build a safer, more trusted and inclusive digital environment by expanding 5G connectivity and strengthening data protection frameworks, Minister of State for Electronics & IT Jitin Prasada said as the fifth edition of the India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF-2025) concluded on Friday.