Mumbai Floods Kill More Than Cancer: New Study Warns of Deadly Inequality and Calls for a Slum-Free Future

A Nature study finds flooding and rainfall cause nearly 8% of monsoon deaths in Mumbai — mostly among slum residents. Experts warn that without urgent investment in resilient housing and slum rehabilitation, the city’s death toll could rise 20% as climate change worsens.

🏗️ Realty Stocks End Lower as Profit-Booking Drags; Sector Awaits Fresh Catalysts After Festive Euphoria

Realty stocks slipped on Wednesday, ending a quiet trading day with the Nifty Realty Index down 0.6%. Large developers held steady while mid-caps saw profit-taking. Analysts view the decline as a healthy pause ahead of fresh sectoral triggers.

Bombay High Court Caps Construction at ‘The Imperial’ Tardeo, After Residents Object

In a win for Mumbai’s elite flat owners, the Bombay High Court has reined in developers at The Imperial towers, freezing expansion to 2009 plans amid a 26-year slum rehab odyssey turned profit bonanza.

Hyderabad Home Registrations Rise 5% YoY in October 2025; Premium Homes Above ₹1 Cr Surge 73%

Hyderabad’s housing market recorded a 5% YoY rise in home registrations in October 2025, led by a 73% jump in ₹1 crore-plus homes. With total transaction value up 25%, the city is fast emerging as India’s premium housing hub.

🏗️ Realty Stocks Take a Breather Mid-Week Amid Sector Rotation and Profit-Booking

Realty stocks traded lower on Wednesday as investors rotated funds and booked profits after recent gains. Large developers held steady while mid-caps weakened. Analysts see the phase as healthy consolidation with long-term fundamentals intact.