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Delhi-NCR outpaced Mumbai to dominate the Indian real estate market in 2024, Financial Express reports, citing PropEquity data. The total sales value in the region increased by 63% to ₹1.53 lakh crore, while sales in Mumbai grew by 13% to ₹1.38 lakh crore. “Gurugram, with over Rs 1 lakh crore in sales, accounted for over 66% of the total sales value alone in Delhi-NCR, thereby helping it emerge on top. In fact, the sales value of Gurugram is second only to Mumbai,” says Samir Jasuja, Founder and CEO, PropEquity. Rising infrastructure development, corporate growth, and strong employment opportunities are boosting this market, the report says. Meanwhile, Delhi-NCR's share in home sales grew to 23% in 2024 from 16% in 2023. Mumbai’s share also increased to 21% last year from 20% in 2023, the report adds. Source: Financial Express (India) - https://lnkd.in/gTgjVyGF ✍: Ankita Sajal 📷: Getty Images #DelhiNCR #Mumbai #RealEstate

Welcome to the Daily Rundown! These are the top news stories for Wednesday, March 12 — India Inc bullish on hiring, VCs need more women leaders, and more. 1️⃣ Airtel partners with SpaceX: Bharti Airtel is partnering with Elon Musk’s Space X to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to India. The telecom giant will offer Starlink services to business customers, provide Starlink equipment at its retail stores, and explore opportunities to connect rural areas, schools, and health centres through this collaboration. After Airtel, Jio also announced a similar partnership with Starlink. Soumitri Das explains more. https://lnkd.in/g2yKRWft 2️⃣ India Inc bullish on hiring: India Inc’s hiring sentiment for the June quarter is optimistic, with 55% of 3,150 employers planning to expand their workforce, according to a survey by ManpowerGroup. Which sectors are leading the charge? IT, industrial and materials, healthcare and life sciences, automotive, and communication services. Megha Pillai discusses hiring trends: https://lnkd.in/gp-m7vP5 3️⃣ India’s growth outlook strongest in Asia: India’s economic performance is expected to top the list among Asian countries despite global uncertainties, according to a Morgan Stanley report. Reasons? Strong services exports, easing monetary policies, rising domestic demand, and supportive government policies. Capt Sanjay Gahlot IRS shares more insights: https://lnkd.in/gicdyryv 4️⃣ Digital media firms bag more funds: Entertainment firms with a digital presence have witnessed stronger investments compared to those with more traditional approaches. Changes in content consumption, poor box-office performance, and declining advertisements are some of the reasons driving this trend. Vipul Singhal digs deeper: https://lnkd.in/gMAHGSR3 5️⃣ VCs need women leaders: Venture capital (VC) firms in India lack women representation in decision-making roles, according to an analysis by The Times of India. While Peak XV Partners has the highest number of women investors, several companies like Z47, Stellaris Venture Partners, and Nexus Venture Partners have no women in leadership. Maya Gadhvi explains why women leaders in VC firms drive better returns: https://lnkd.in/g5SAMjcd 💬 What’s your take on today’s stories? Share in the comments section. ✍️: Novinston Lobo 📷: Getty Images #DailyRundownIndia

Success doesn’t always come instantly, and many of us face setbacks before finding our true path, says actor and entrepreneur Suniel Shetty. Just because something didn’t work out, it doesn’t mean one is doing everything wrong, he says. Success comes to those who stay in the game, the ones who adapt, and who aren’t afraid to start over, Shetty adds. How do you overcome difficult situations at work? Share your thoughts in the comments section. 

A strong team is built on trust, not control, says Rohit Agrawal, founder of Sabr Media. This involves giving them ownership, room to experiment, and the freedom to make mistakes, he says. "The best teams don’t just follow processes. They create them," Agrawal adds. How can leaders help build a strong team? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

Creative careers thrive on rejection, says Apeksha Gupta, Sr. Manager Creative at Target. The difference between successful designers and others is their ability to move forward after hearing "no," she says. "Regardless of the form, it is the necessary friction that refines your craft and deepens your grasp," Gupta adds. What are your tips to share constructive feedback? Share your thoughts in the comments section.

Know what you have in common with others to identify what makes you unique. That's the advice of personal branding coach William Arruda. He says in Forbes that your points of differentiation come from first understanding your commonalities, then noticing what you do better than others, what perspectives you possess and where your passions lie. Those traits should inform your interview answers. Arruda says to tell interviewers your differentiation, then explain why it matters. Back that up with an example of your power in action. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehXemSF9 Summary ✍: Todd Dybas 📸: Getty Images

In today's News Wrap we ask: What are your tips for making a good first impression? Also in the News Wrap: Early onset of summer drives sales of ACs and soft drinks, and NRIs ramp up investments in luxury real estate. Thanks to Srinivas Seshadri for his comment on India's booming summer sales, Harmohan H Sahni for his insights on luxury real estate, and Pranita Javir for sharing the steps on how to leave a good first impression. #EveningNewsWrap Source: Ratna Bhushan, Writankar Mukherjee, and Anumeha Chaturvedi - The Economic Times (https://lnkd.in/gEkCzAEq) Aishwarya Kumar - businessline (https://lnkd.in/gHhQTyJB) Sanket Koul and Prachi Uttamrao Pisal (प्राची उत्तमराव पिसाळ) - Business Standard (https://lnkd.in/gRQ4uAKZ) https://lnkd.in/gaSk48CU https://lnkd.in/g6x3j5mW https://lnkd.in/gDkKPXH6 ✍ : Dhritiman Deb, Rakshit Ravindranathan

Getting a promotion is often about more than being great at your job. Career coach Sho Dewan says in Forbes that workers need to be clear with managers about their desire to advance. Whether you want a promotion into a leadership role or something else, he recommends telling your boss and asking how to make it happen. Come to the conversation armed with information about your top contributions, plus numbers that show them. The conversation may include creating a roadmap to the promotion, with timelines for learning new skills or implementing feedback on soft skills, Dewan says. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGZiu99J Summary ✍: Todd Dybas 📸: Getty Images

Mental health insurance claims make up less than 1% of all claims, Shilpy Sinha reports for The Economic Times, citing a survey by Marsh and Mpower. Expensive costs, insufficient coverage, and stigma are a few of the main reasons, the report says. “India’s health insurance frameworks must evolve to provide comprehensive, compassionate coverage for mental health,” says Neerja Birla, Founder and Chairperson, Aditya Birla Education Trust. Outpatient mental health services remain largely excluded from coverage, forcing individuals to bear the costs themselves. Moreover, most hospitals do not admit mental health patients, which further limits accessibility, the report says further. With nearly 50% of employees in India dealing with workplace stress, it’s crucial to expand mental health coverage, the report adds. How can mental health services become accessible in India? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts in the comments section. Source: https://lnkd.in/gH_E-VPf ✍: Divya Pathak

Tier 3 cities in India are emerging as a new favourite for the hospitality industry, Anumeha Chaturvedi reports for The Economic Times, citing JLL data. New hotel signings in Tier 3 locations surged in 2024, with 13,274 rooms, compared to 7,267 in 2023, the report says. “The impact of economic growth is witnessed across the length and breadth of the country. Unprecedented growth of travel, backed by business activity as well as leisure travel, including pilgrimage travel, has resulted in a massive upswing in demand,” says Jaideep Dang, MD, Hotels and Hospitality Group, JLL India. Cities like Khopoli and Yavatmal in Maharashtra, and Saputara in Gujarat are seeing rapid growth, with religious tourism also attracting visitors to Tier 2 and 3 cities. “The hospitality industry in India is undergoing rapid expansion moving beyond Tier 1 cities to Tier 2 and 3, especially those renowned for their religious significance,” says Santosh Kumar, Country Head - Indian sub-continent and Indonesia, Booking.com. What is driving the growth of the hospitality sector in Tier 3 cities? Vote in our poll and share your take in the comments section. Source: The Economic Times - https://lnkd.in/gXHWh9xe ✍: Ankita Sajal #Tier3 #Hospitality