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We stand at the precipice of a fundamental transformation. The traditional real estate investment paradigm, where relationships trump rigour and intuition overshadows intelligence, is yielding to something far more powerful: Algorithmic Alpha.In a market where handshakes once sealed deals worth hundreds of crores, algorithms now process billions of data points to identify opportunities invisible to the human eye. Consider Blackstone deploying AI across $1 trillion in assets, compressing analysis from days to hours while processing 2 billion data points across 500+ million square feet. This isn’t efficiency improvement; it’s capability transformation.The structural challengeIndia’s real estate sector, poised to expand from $120…

Hello,Want premium fits in your wardrobe? That’ll cost you even more now. With the new GST reforms, it’s been a case of ‘you win some, you lose some’. The tax overhaul stands to make everything from daily consumer goods to luxury SUVs cheaper, but global fashion brands such as Zara, Levi Strauss and Lacoste have been slapped by higher levies on all apparel priced above Rs 2,500. For Gen Z and younger consumers, it’s a delicate balance between aspirational purchases and price sensitivity. And apparel retailers are now spooked about the impact of higher taxes on their wafer-thin margins. Auto stocks, however, are popping…

AI is making a mark in marketing, security, and customer experience, according to a new Google Cloud report, which surveyed 3,500 senior leaders at global companies to find a clear use case for AI — and figure out if leaders had seen a return on their AI investments.Each leader surveyed works for a business that earns at least $10 million in annual revenue, has at least 100 employees, and leverages generative AI. The majority of respondents (55%) indicated that AI was a useful marketing tool, helping them with tasks like data analysis, content generation, and editing. Nearly 60% of executives…

Girish Mathrubootham, co-founder of Nasdaq-listed Freshworks and one of the leading voices of India’s Software as a Service (SaaS) sector, will step down as Executive Chairman of the company effective December 1, 2025.In a filing with the US SEC, Freshworks said Mathrubootham will focus on Together Fund, the venture capital fund he co-founded. The company also clarified that “Mathrubootham’s resignation was not the result of any disagreement on matters relating to the company’s operations, policies, or practices.”Founded in in 2010 in Chennai, Freshworks grew under Mathrubootham’s leadership into a unicorn and became the first Indian startup to list on Nasdaq.…

This weekend’s Powerball drawing is one for the record books — the $1.8 billion jackpot is now the game’s second-highest prize of all time. (The world record is the $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot, which was won in California on Nov. 7, 2022.)The winning ticket has an estimated cash value of $826.4 million.”Excitement is building as players look forward to tomorrow night’s drawing for this historic jackpot,” said Matt Strawn, Powerball Product Group Chair and Iowa Lottery CEO, in a statement. “We encourage everyone to play responsibly and take pride in knowing that every $2 ticket also helps support good causes…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. There’s a common debate about whether to diversify your income or stay specialized, although the statistics are factual. Nearly half of Americans have at least two revenue streams, and multimillionaires have at least seven. The reason is simple. Having multiple income streams equips you with options and provides you with financial stability.Once you decide to have multiple revenue streams or you already have them, the most critical thing to keep in mind is taxes and remaining compliant. However, more crucial is to plan so you have plenty of time to define a…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged teachers and students to lead campaigns to promote swadeshi products and give an impetus to “Make in India” and “vocal for local”.In an interaction with National Teacher awardees, he asked schools to celebrate such occasions as ‘Swadeshi Day’ or ‘Swadeshi Week’ when students would bring local products from their homes and share their stories.”I am giving you a homework to lead campaigns to promote swadeshi products. Students should be encouraged to get swadeshi products from home, and there should be discussions on that. Students can also participate in marches in villages carrying placards…

The owner of a luxury yacht worth around $940,000 had to swim to shore after his brand new 85-foot vessel, dubbed “The Dolce Vento,” launched for the first time on Tuesday off the coast of northern Turkey.After hitting the water for its maiden voyage, the boat turned to its side and began to sink a couple of hundred feet offshore. A video widely shared on social media captured the boat being led into the water, and one person jumping as it sank.Related: Video Shows Las Vegas Billionaire Traveling the East Coast With Two Megayachts — One Just Carries the Toys#DolceVento…

The GST Council’s decision to fix a flat 5% levy on commercial drones, while exempting defence-grade models and core components, marks a significant shift for India’s drone sector.Until now, tax on the segment has been inconsistent, as drones with integrated cameras attracted 18%, and recreational models faced rates of up to 28%. The simplified regime removes those disparities and promises to ease compliance, reduce costs, and support wider use in fields such as farming, logistics and infrastructure.Industry bodies greeted the announcement with relief. “This reform is a decisive step to make drones not only more affordable but also strategically important…

OpenAI is creating a jobs platform with an AI focus to take on LinkedIn, and expanding the ways AI users can verify their skills for employers.Fidji Simo, OpenAI’s CEO of applications and former Instacart CEO, announced in a blog post on Thursday that the ChatGPT-maker was working with employers like Walmart and Boston Consulting Group to develop AI solutions for companies. (Walmart is the largest private employer in the U.S. with 1.6 million employees across the nation.)The first initiative is an OpenAI Jobs Platform, which will connect businesses to candidates and tap into AI to filter through recommendations.Related: Almost 100%…