Shivangini Gupta

1 week ago | outlookmoney.com | Shivangini Gupta

On April 21, 2025, the US imposed high tariffs on solar imports from China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Thailand. Tariff rates now hit as high as 60 per cent for Chinese solar goods and up to 3,521 per cent for Cambodia, practically banning their modules from the US market. The Department of Commerce identified final dumping margins of 125.37 per cent for Cambodia, 271.28 per cent for Vietnam, 111.45 per cent for Thailand, and 8.59 per cent for Malaysia.

2 weeks ago | outlookmoney.com | Shivangini Gupta

The age-old dilemma of whether you should rent or buy your home, has taken a new turn, as a fresh study by 1 Finance sheds light on the city-specific economics of real estate ownership across India. The verdict? In some cities, buying pays off in just a few years. In others, renting is the wiser bet, even for decades. "Renting can be tough. Rent hikes, high deposits, rules against bachelors, and frequent moves are common issues. But buying isn't always smooth either. Many buyers make rushed decisions.

3 weeks ago | outlookmoney.com | Shivangini Gupta

Greater Noida has posted the sharpest rise in average residential property prices across the National Capital Region (NCR) over the past five years, according to the latest market analysis by ANAROCK. The city recorded a staggering 98 per cent jump, with prices nearly doubling from Rs 3,340 per sq. ft. in early 2020 to Rs 6,600 per sq. ft. by the first quarter of 2025. The search volume for Gurugram grew 124 per cent, while for Noida, it was up 92 per cent, as compared to last year.

3 weeks ago | outlookmoney.com | Shivangini Gupta

India's real estate market roared into 2025, logging 28 deals worth a combined $1.2 billion in the first quarter, marking a 133 per cent spike in transaction volumes and a fivefold jump in value over Q1 2024, according to data from the Real Estate Dealtracker Q1 2025 report by Grant Thornton Bharat LLP. "Commercial and residential development activity has been particularly strong this quarter.

4 weeks ago | outlookmoney.com | Shivangini Gupta

MCX Gold’s June Futures contract breached the Rs 95,000 level for the first time on April 16, 2025, jumping by Rs 1,984, or, 2.12 per cent to hit a fresh record high of Rs 95,435 per 10 gram. "Gold showed a solid rally once again amid renewed tariff panic, as market participants seized the opportunity to go long amid the escalating trade tussle,” said Jateen Trivedi, vice president, research analyst – commodity and currency, LKP Securities.