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Metros to get big HRA tax relief soon? Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad on govt's 50% exemption list proposal

The Centre plans to expand the list of cities eligible for a 50% House Rent Allowance (HRA) exemption under the old tax regime, adding cities like Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune, while others remain at 40%. This aims to address rising rental prices in economic hubs.

2 min read9 Feb 2026
Markets

Why Macrotech is upbeat about its prospects even as India's realty market braces for a slowdown

Macrotech Developers (Lodha) is poised for a remarkable surge in pre-sales this financial year, thanks to its strategic expansions in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Pune.

2 min read28 Apr 2025
News

Around 36 illegal structures razed near Pune car pile-up accident area

The accident took place on Sunday evening, in which, several persons got injured and at least 24 vehicles were damaged after a truck lost control on the downward slope of a bridge on the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway in Pune.

1 min read23 Nov 2022
News

Here's how THIS Pune doctor creating awareness about 'Save girl child'

As a part of this mission, he waives off hospital fees for the birth of female children born at his hospital and also gives a rousing welcome to the little ones.

1 min read7 Nov 2022
Lounge

Pune's Independence Brewing Company gets a new look

The microbrewery's Kalyani Nagar outlet—it's largest—has overhauled its craft beer menu and created a space to welcome guests of all ages

2 min read15 Sep 2022
Lounge

What makes Pune a thriving base for astronomy

The city has become a hub for amateur astronomy, aided by an ecosystem of institutes and experts

4 min read29 Mar 2022
Lounge

Three places to get your morning coffee in Pune

From filter kaapi in South Indian restaurants to French Press in new cafés, Pune has something brewing for coffee devotees

2 min read8 Sep 2021
News

Major fire at Pune factory: At least 17 dead, PMO announces ₹2 lakh ex-gratia

PMO has announced compensation of ₹2 lakh for families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for those who have been injured in the fire

1 min read7 Jun 2021
Lounge

How India’s slums are faring against the second covid19 wave

As new covid19 mutants do the rounds, experts fear slums might turn into a tinderbox of infections once again

8 min read29 Apr 2021
Lounge

How Pune became a mountaineering hub

Pune’s university and oldest mountaineering club are coming together to nurture the city’s vibrant mountain climbing culture

5 min read11 Jan 2021