Property
Intellectual property rights have a downside: They slow innovation down in fast-evolving sectors
Patent law was built for an era when invention was slow, costly and uncertain. But as AI compresses discovery timelines and slashes trial-and-error, the same 20-year legal monopolies that once rewarded ingenuity have begun over-shielding incumbents in ways that retard innovation and broader progress
4 min read13 Jan 2026BMC Polls Today: Mumbai municipality's budget bigger than many states — how India’s largest civic body earns and spends
BMC Polls Today: With a budget surpassing some smaller states, the BMC outlines its financial prowess and spending priorities. As elections get underway, understanding the BMC's revenues and expenditures reveals how this civic body maintains its infrastructure and services amidst growing demands.
3 min read15 Jan 2026A new sunrise for cities? Budget to push for financial autonomy
To address urban infrastructure challenges, the Indian government is developing a plan to give municipalities greater financial autonomy, focusing on enhancing local revenue sources and encouraging market-based financing through municipal bonds for sustainable urban development.
5 min read6 Jan 2026Is TDS applicable when buying NRI property with capital gain below tax threshold?
The tax authorities are empowered to directly enforce the seller’s liability on the buyer.
2 min read30 Dec 2025Major crackdown on tax defaulters—Six Gurugram properties sealed for outstanding dues worth ₹2 crore
The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram has intensified its crackdown on property tax defaulters, sealing six properties with dues of ₹1.89 crore. The stern action resulted in nearly ₹7 crore being deposited in the treasury, emphasising the importance of timely tax collection for city development.
2 min read26 Dec 2025Home sweet home: The complete cost of ownership
The actual cost of owning a house can vary significantly depending on several factors, including the property’s location, price of the home, financing terms, utilities, maintenance, etc.
3 min read11 Dec 2025Real estate plot: Developers are moving beyond metros to build on a new property demand trend
Plotted developments in smaller cities and towns have become a key component of India’s real estate growth horizon, challenging the historical metro-centric model.
4 min read4 Dec 2025Startups are filing more patents than ever but this is largely about optics getting the better of innovation
India’s startups have been applying for patents at a record pace, but a lack of follow-up efforts to obtain them shows that too much of it is just a marketing tactic to project an innovative image and impress investors. Here’s what India must change to fix awry incentives.
3 min read4 Dec 2025Mint Explainer | Why the Centre is aerially surveying land and habitations in urban areas
The Naksha initiative seeks to digitize urban land records in India, employing drone surveys and GIS tools to enhance accuracy and transparency. This programme aims to streamline property transactions, curb unauthorized constructions, and support urban planning as the population grows.
4 min read3 Dec 2025New rental laws: Security deposit limit, entry rules and key changes explained
Two months’ rent as security deposit, the landlord must give 24 hours' prior notice to inspect the property and cannot enter before sunrise or after sunset
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