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India’s REIT market has grown to USD 18 billion since 2019 and could surpass USD 25 billion by 2029. Backed by reforms and expansion into retail, logistics, and data centres, it is emerging among the world’s fastest-growing REIT markets.

Nomura’s Sonal Varma expects India’s inflation to stay benign despite a near-term uptick, giving the RBI room for rate cuts later this year. She forecasts FY26 CPI at 2.7% and sees a cumulative 50 bps reduction in the repo rate by December.

Infosys, India s second-largest IT firm, has approved a ₹18,000 crore share buyback at ₹1,800 per share, marking its largest ever buyback program. The buyback price represents a 19% premium over Thursday s closing price.

Asian Paints share price: The Bombay High Court dismissed Asian Paints plea to quash a CCI probe into alleged market abuse. The investigation, triggered by rival Birla Opus, accuses Asian Paints of unfair dealer practices to stifle competition.

Nikkei in Japan reached a record high today, mirroring Wall Street s performance. However, market caution limited further gains. Investors felt the market might be overheating. Wall Street saw record closes due to expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Chip-related stocks and Fast Retailing contributed to Nikkei s rise. SoftBank Group experienced a slight dip after a significant surge this week.

South Korean shares surged to a record high, marking their best weekly performance in over 18 months, fueled by optimism surrounding artificial intelligence and domestic market reforms. Chipmakers like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix led the gains, driven by anticipated demand from the global AI boom.

US mortgage rates witnessed a drop this week. This is the lowest in almost a year. The decline happened before the Federal Reserve s expected rate cut. The 30-year mortgage rate is now at 6.35 percent. Refinancing applications have surged. Experts suggest rates may not fall much further. The housing market could become more competitive.

Bharat Forge has announced international partnerships, boosting its defence and aerospace presence. A collaboration with Windracers (UK) will localize UAV production in India, targeting military and civil sectors. Separately, Kalyani Strategic Systems secured a deal with UAE s GRADEONE to export artillery components, marking a first between Indian and Emirati firms.

A 5-year swing high represents the highest price a stock has reached within a five-year timeframe. This level acts as a significant resistance point where the price has historically struggled to go beyond. This occurrence may be seen as a bullish sign, indicating the potential for further upward movement in the stock.