India remains high-growth real estate market in APAC amid resilient economy

IANS | March 18, 2025 11:58 AM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Real estate investments in the Asia Pacific market increased 12 per cent (year-on-year) to reach $155.9 billion in 2024, as India continued to exhibit strong momentum with the second half (H2) witnessing 88 per cent annual rise in investments at $3.0 billion, a new report showed on Tuesday.

India's direct tax collections surge 16 pc to Rs 25.86 lakh crore

IANS | March 18, 2025 10:40 AM

New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) India's direct tax collections recorded a robust 16.2 per cent growth to Rs 25.86 lakh crore during April 1, 2024 - March 16, 2025 of the current financial year compared to the same period of the previous financial year, according to latest figures compiled by the Income Tax Department.