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On Wednesday, there was a noticeable hike in silver rates across India. In Delhi, the current rate for 1kg of silver is ₹₹ 95800. Meanwhile, on the MCX, silver contracts for June delivery rose by ₹1,200, settling at ₹ 95,800 per 1kg. The increase in silver prices indicates high investor interest amidst global economic uncertainties and fluctuating currency values, which is driving demand for this valuable metal. Here is an extensive daily list to give you the most recent information on silver prices in India's key cities. <h2>Check silver rates in different cities on 22nd May 2024</h2><table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 468pt;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">City </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;"> 10 grams </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">1 Kg </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Delhi </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 958 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 95800 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Mumbai </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 958 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 95800 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Kolkata </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 958 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 95800 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Chennai </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 1,003 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 100300 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Bengaluru </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 955 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 95500 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Hyderabad </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 1,003 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 100300 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Ahmedabad </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 958 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 95800 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Pune </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 958 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 95800 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Surat </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 958 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 95800 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Nagpur </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 958 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 95800 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Kerala </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 1,003 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 100300 </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Vijayawada </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 1,003 </td><td style="border-left:solid #000000 1pt;border-right:solid #000000 1pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 1pt;border-top:solid #000000 1pt;vertical-align:top;padding:5pt 5pt 5pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">₹ 100300 </td></tr></tbody></table> The COMEX <keyword id="432846" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="silver-price" source="Orion">silver price</keyword> stands at $31.925 per ounce, reflecting a decline of $0.148 (-0.460%) from the previous value. This data indicates a downward trend in silver prices within the commodity market.Such fluctuations are influenced by various factors including global economic conditions, demand for precious metals in industrial and investment sectors, geopolitical tensions, and currency movements. Silver, valued for its conductivity, reflectivity, and role as a hedge against inflation, holds significance in industries ranging from electronics to jewelry. Observing market trends and understanding the dynamics impacting silver prices is crucial for investors and stakeholders alike. Silver rates experience daily fluctuations influenced by various short- and long-term factors, including shifts in supply and demand, economic indicators, geopolitical developments, currency movements, and investor sentiment. Effective monitoring and analysis of pricing data are crucial for investors and traders to make informed decisions in the dynamic precious metals market. While these insights aid in navigating the silver market, investors are advised to conduct their due diligence before investing. As the day progresses, remaining vigilant and closely monitoring silver rates for emerging trends or market developments is encouraged. By staying informed about these daily price fluctuations, investors can identify potential trading opportunities and make well-informed investment decisions. For daily updates and in-depth analysis of silver rates, continue following our coverage on Business Insider India. Disclaimer: The content on this website is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Rates are subject to change from time to time and across multiple geographical locations. We recommend readers consult certified, qualified and registered advisors for professional and personalised financial advice.

Silver Rate Today (May 22, 2024): Prices Across Major Indian Cities

With so many highway movies doing the rounds, sojourning from city to city and state to state feels like a romantic prelude to a long <keyword id="6374782" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="journey">journey</keyword> of self-discovery – till reality strikes. And just like a movie, the reality can be multilayered – varying from bad roads to gasping traffic and minimal road safety. But we promised you relief from those travelling conditions the next time we return with our <keyword id="2053047" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Open-roads">Open Roads</keyword> series. And here we are, with more information about a whole new bunch of <keyword id="2074695" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Intracity-and-inter-city-expressways">intracity and inter-city expressways</keyword> that not only reduce <keyword id="4251245" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Commute-time">commute time</keyword> but also reshape a country’s landscape, <keyword id="34412" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="80" keywordseo="economy">economy</keyword> and way of life. In the last slideshow of this series, the journey begins from the <keyword id="44875" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="West-coast">west coast</keyword> and goes down south. 
 As we have mentioned before, expressways are limited-access roads designed for high-speed traffic. The economic impact of an <keyword id="2074705" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Expressway-network">expressway network</keyword> criss-crossing the country is all too obvious and the <keyword id="6404450" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="100" keywordseo="Ministry-of-Road-Transport-and-Highways">Ministry of Road Transport and Highways</keyword> (MoRTH) has already recommended a total <keyword id="2074707" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="E-way-network">e-way network</keyword> of about 18,637 km in the country. Development work is being done in three phases and is scheduled to be completed by 2022. During the Interim Budget, <keyword id="6355261" type="POSITION" weightage="60" keywordseo="Finance-minister">Finance Minister</keyword> <keyword id="43940" type="PERSON" weightage="60" keywordseo="P-Chidambaram">P Chidambaram</keyword> also told the Parliament the road network in the country witnessed over sevenfold increase at 3.89 lakh km over the past decade. 
 Does that mean we may soon see an <keyword id="2074709" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="E-way-ecosystem">e-way ecosystem</keyword> similar to the interstate system in the US? Given the obstacles in terms of <keyword id="6364579" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Land-acquisition">land acquisition</keyword>, <keyword id="414903" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="fund-crunch">fund crunch</keyword> and <keyword id="2074714" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Slow-implementation">slow implementation</keyword>, it’s definitely going to take some time. Meanwhile, hop into the driver’s seat and go off exploring some super-fast roads you have not travelled yet. After all, it’s a journey with no end… and wheels will always need roads. 
 
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<ul><li><keyword id="10591" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Samsung" source="Orion">Samsung</keyword> is planning to set up 15 premium experience stores across nine cities in India.</li><li>Samsung will add another 13 stores across nine cities- Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chandigarh and Pune in phase 1.</li></ul>New Delhi: Korean electronics major Samsung is planning to set up 15 premium experience stores across nine cities in India by the end of this year to increase the share of high-end products in total sales, a company official said on Thursday. Samsung India D2C business senior director <keyword id="650893" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="sumit-walia" source="Orion">Sumit Walia</keyword> told PTI that the trigger for expansion of premium experience stores follows the rise in share of its high-end products at brand stores and also two premium stores that were opened recently in Bengaluru and Delhi. "We are going on a rampage to go on expanding. We will open 15 premium experience stores like we have in Connaught Place and Opera House across nine cities by the end of this year. This format will be able to tap into the premium segment," Walia said. Samsung will add another 13 stores across nine cities -- Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Chandigarh and Pune in phase 1. The company has opened the first premium experience store at Opera House in Bengaluru, which is spread over an area of around 33,000 square feet. It has opened another premium store in Delhi's Connaught Place spread in an area of around 4,000 square feet. Walia said that all premium experience stores will be operated by franchisees, where Samsung will showcase premium products suits based on lifestyle like work from home, living room scenario etc. "We have seen the share of our premium product doubling to 60-62 per cent at <keyword id="16993058" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Samsung-brand-stores" source="Orion">Samsung brand stores</keyword> in the last 1.5-2 years. At the premium experience store in Bangalore it has gone up to 80 per cent. Customers now want more out of their product which we are able to showcase at these premium experience stores," Walia said. Samsung has 1,700 brand stores across India. He did not disclose the amount of investment that will go in opening the stores but shared that franchisee owners will hire field experts like gaming specialist, chef, photographer etc. at each unit. "The experts will be around half of the total workforce that each premium experience store will have," Walia said. He said that the premium stores will house repair centres for mobile <keyword id="6355190" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Devices" source="Orion">devices</keyword> while the service will be provided at doorstep for consumer electronics. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/music-to-help-focus-home-design-many-tasks-that-ai-can-help-with/articleshow/99085155.cms">Music to help focus, home design &amp; many tasks that AI can help with</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/how-you-can-open-the-ai-chatbot-directly-from-macs-menu-bar/articleshow/98449632.cms#:~:text=Once%20you%20have%20downloaded%20the,simply%20click%20on%20'Open.'">ChatGPT just got more accessible: Here’s how you can open the AI Chatbot directly from Mac's menu bar</a>

Samsung plans 15 premium experience stores across 9 cities by December

<ul><li><keyword id="135365" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Samsung-Electronics">Samsung Electronics</keyword> Co Ltd has opened its biggest store worldwide in, what is considering to be the tech hub of <keyword id="3658" type="COUNTRY" weightage="20" keywordseo="India">India</keyword>, Bengaluru city. </li><li>The space measures around 33,000 feet which is the equivalent of 200 average parking spaces. </li><li>The country’s pull factor consisting of demand, ‘Make in India’ and sheer potential are primary reasons why companies are looking to concentrate on India.</li></ul>After opening its largest factory in India two months ago, Samsung has been on a roll positioning itself as the world’s second-largest manufacturer of mobile phones. After which, the South Korean tech giant has now <a href="https://www.usnews.com/news/technology/articles/2018-09-11/samsung-doubles-down-in-india-opens-its-biggest-store-world-wide">opened it’s biggest mobile store worldwide</a> in Bengaluru, India that measures around 33,000 square feet. That’s six times <a href="https://www.bluebulbprojects.com/MeasureOfThings/results.php?comp=area&amp;unit=m2&amp;amt=3000&amp;sort=pr&amp;p=4">bigger</a> than the average basketball court and around half the size of the White House. Or, you could even think of it as 200 parking spaces, all in one spot. It’s no secret that Samsung is positioning itself to fully capitalise on the growing consumer base in India. Where demand is saturating in the US and slowing down in China, India is still along the upward trajectory. In fact, it was just last year that sales in India overtook sales in the US, to position the country as the world’s second largest <keyword id="28168" type="TECHNOLOGY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Smartphone">smartphone</keyword> market. The brand is also trying to keep ahead of Apple, one of its biggest competitors globally, who is yet to figure out how to get its flagship ‘Apple Stores’ in India. India’s pull factor What was originally a battle for market share in India by offering value-for-money devices is now switching gears to take in the entire life-cycle of the product into account, from inception to point-of-sale. And, it’s not surprising considering that the competition has become so intense that smartphone companies need to use any angle available to them to push forward. After China, it’s India that has the potential for smartphone success stories. It’s also why localisation is a key parameter to succeed in India considering its diverse demographic and geographic specific requirements. In order to facilitate that impetus, the government’s Make in India program offers a reduction in duties and numerous benefits for manufacturers who choose to make their phones locally. That being said, it’s important to remember that currently, most of the phones that are in the market are ‘assembled’ in India rather than manufactured from scratch. The issue for manufacturers is that the majority of consumers nowadays <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/heres-why-indian-smartphone-users-are-quick-to-switch-their-devices/articleshow/65339490.cms">shy away</a> from brand loyalty. The upgrade cycles and consistent new phone launches have consumers yearning for latest updates without necessarily ‘needing’ them. And, whichever brand is ahead of the curve or has first-mover advantage, is usually the brand that gains the most from a particular feature. Samsung, for example, was the first brand to have dual aperture as a camera feature on the Samsung S9. It’s a feature that’s yet to appear on other phones. But, even then, the price point of that phone was so high that sales were <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-45018573">slow</a>. It may even be the <a href="https://bgr.com/2018/07/25/galaxy-note-9-release-date-accelerated-galaxy-s9-sales/">worst-selling</a> Galaxy S phone till date. It just goes to show how price sensitive the market is, how the value-for-money concept holds true and how the superficial looks of the phone do matter. Samsung may have upgraded the hardware with the S9, but visually, the S9 only marginally differentiated itself from the S8.

Samsung’s biggest store worldwide opens in the world’s second largest smartphone market

<keyword id="74266" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="apple-inc">Apple Inc</keyword>.’s primary iPhone assembler in India is scouting for about 100 acres of land in Bangalore to expand its facilities according to reports. <keyword id="4019708" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="wistron-corp">Wistron Corp</keyword>. executives toured the city last week and have reportedly shortlisted a few parcels including one plot close to the airport. The Taiwanese manufacturer, which began making the iPhone SE in India this year, may use the facilities to supply other brands too. <keyword id="6354427" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="apple">Apple</keyword> has been a minor player in India, the world’s fastest growing smartphone market, largely because its phones are more expensive than those of rivals such as <keyword id="123226" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="samsung-electronics-co">Samsung Electronics Co</keyword>. and Xiaomi Corp. Apple Chief Executive Officer <keyword id="191843" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="tim-cook">Tim Cook</keyword> made his first trip to the country last year, meeting Prime Minister <keyword id="6354477" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="narendra-modi">Narendra Modi</keyword> and expressing hopes for an expanded presence. On Apple’s earnings call last week, Cook said the company has “ great momentum in India, where revenue doubled year over year.” He said he’s confident the company can gain ground, but it will take work on many fronts. “It’s building stores. It’s building channels. It’s building markets. It’s building the developer ecosystem,” he said. “It’s having the right product lineup for the market. And I feel like we’re making good progress there and are gaining understanding of the market, but we still have a long way to go.” Apple’s devices are particularly expensive in India because the government levies tariffs on devices manufactured outside the country. That comes on top of prices that start at $999 for the new iPhone X. Its manufacturing in India has been limited to small volumes of the SE, a lower-end smartphone. Apple has been locked in negotiations with the federal government for about a year over expanding manufacturing facilities and opening its own retail stores. The two sides have been meeting regularly to consider the Cupertino-based phonemaker’s demands, which include exemption from duties on capital equipment, removal of customs duty barriers and the ability to import used iPhones to refurbish and export.

Apple supplier might be planning India expansion as iPhone demand rises

<keyword id="897477" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="India-Office-Market">India office market</keyword> remained strong in the second quarter of 2016, with 10.4 million sq ft of <keyword id="1632341" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="Office-absorption">office absorption</keyword> adding to about 19.2 million sq ft Year-to-date (YTD). 
 
The percentage for this increase in office absorption was 18% increase QoQ, in which Bangalore turned out on the top place, contributing a 30% share. The start-up capital of the country was followed by NCR (21%), Hyderabad (20%), Chennai (15%), Mumbai (8%), Pune (5%) and Kolkata (1%) in the list. 
 Out of the leading transactions, a major one was <keyword id="3495922" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="100" keywordseo="TCS-expansion">TCS expansion</keyword>, because of which it leased over 4,00,000 sq ft in Noida and 3,75,000 sq ft in Bengaluru. Similarly, IBM and Value Labs expanded their footprint in Hyderabad, and took about 3,00,000 sq ft and 2,20,000 sq ft of space on lease, respectively, in the Western suburbs, thus contributing to the rise in office absorption. 
 
Talking of Noida, leading mobile manufacturers like Vivo Mobile and Oppo Mobile contributed in its newfound position as an Electronic manufacturing hub. While Vivo took up 2,50,000 sq ft of space there, Oppo took up 1,60,000 sq ft. 
 
"At the macro economy level, couple of concerns were raised in Q2 2016, such as uncertainty in direction of monetary policy on account of recent change in leadership at RBI and international happenings such as BREXIT. Although, both these changes were unexpected, the impact on the business outlook in India is likely to be miniscule. However, in last couple of months, increased input costs contributed to the softer growth rate recorded in manufacturing production and services activity. Owing to this, we ought to alter our strong outlook for office market a little and expect marginal improvement in leasing activities for rest of the year. New supply is likely to remain restricted in most of the cities which will put an upward pressure on asking rents in preferred micro markets", Surabhi Arora, Senior Associate Director of Research at Colliers India, told <a href="http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/services/property-/-cstruction/office-absorption-records-18-jump-qoq-colliers-report/articleshow/53224358.cms">ET</a>. 
 
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While looking for a property, you would normally prefer a perfect mix of a great social and civic infrastructure along with proximity to key locations but that’s not all, Housing.com has found that upto 50% Indians prefer to buy practical homes compared to lavish ones. The overwhelming preference for apartments shows the growing acceptance of this property type amongst the urban population who prefer a standard lifestyle with various amenities at a reasonable cost. Based on insights drawn from the traffic witnessed on Housing.com, this research helps to understand the buying trends of Indian home buyers across top 5 cities in India - Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Chennai and <keyword id="6354925" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kolkata">Kolkata</keyword>. <div type="embedgroup"> <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="58908111" title="Meet the People Who Risk their Lives to Ensure your Phone Catches Signal Wherever You Go" rank="1.0" kind="RELATED" publishDate="May 30, 2017, 1:20 PM" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div></div>






Key highlights from the research include: Top localities for investment • Mumbai’s property market is legendary and the hottest investment destinations in the city today include Thane West, Dombivli East, Mira Road East, Andheri West and Panvel • Delhi and the National Capital Region (<keyword id="53426" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="NCR">NCR</keyword>) region is bustling with a range of infrastructure development and top localities to invest in the region includes Rohini, Uttam Nagar, Dwarka, Sector 16/Palam Vihar and Noida Extension • Bengaluru, popularly known as the ‘Silicon Valley of India’ is one of the upcoming residential markets in India and top 5 investment localities in the city are Hormavu, K R Puram, Whitefield, Electronic City and J P Nagar • On the back of infrastructural developments, Chennai has been transforming itself into a real estate hotspot. The top localities of the city preferred for investment are Perambur, Kolathur, Ambattur, Madipakkam and Chromepet • The top localities in Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal are South Dum Dum, Dum Dum, Rajarhat, <keyword id="183467" type="CITY" weightage="20" keywordseo="New-Town">New Town</keyword> and Garia. <div type="embedgroup"> <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="58894102" title="Ditch Sodas This Summer, Opt For This New Flavoured Green Tea Instead" rank="1.0" kind="RELATED" publishDate="May 29, 2017, 3:30 PM" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div></div>






Type of Houses • More than 50% of Indians are interested in buying an Apartment as compared to Villas or Builder floor apartments • Mumbai is fast emerging as the preferred destination for home buyers as 96% of home buyers choose Apartments over Villas and Builder floor apartments • Surprisingly, demand for Apartments in Delhi-NCR was recorded lowest at 54% • The preference for Builder floor apartments is 37% in Delhi and extremely low in other cities (2% in Mumbai, 1% in Bangalore, 3% in Chennai and no preference at all in Kolkata)

 

 

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• 2BHK housing units are the most preferred choice for more than 40% of home buyers in Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata. In Mumbai, 51% home buyers prefer 1 BHK owing to escalating property rates in the city • 3BHK is the next most preferred configuration in Delhi-NCR, Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata (on an average 20% home buyers prefer 3BHK in these cities) as most of the buyers look for a balance between spacious homes, amenities, luxury and afforbidibility. However, Only 6% home buyers prefer 3BHK in Mumbai stating affordability as the major concern in the region.

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With heavy, torrential rains currently lashing south India, particularly Bangalore and Chennai, life in these metros has reached a complete standstill. While there is little you can do to control nature's ongoing fury, you can safeguard your precious two- and four-wheelers, which have little respite or protection from the ongoing vagaries of rains and floods. During heavy rains, the first in line of damage is your vehicle's engine, which could cost you a bomb! If the water enters the engine's cylinder, it can cause it to seize and leave it beyond repair. Another common damage your vehicles can face during such times is <keyword id="23605837" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="electrical-failure" source="keywords">electrical failure</keyword> since water seepage can cause shorting of the electrical components, including the battery, alternator, and wiring systems. Then there's moisture seepage, which can affect your vehicle's braking and fuel systems. <h2><keyword id="20224622" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="motor-insurance" source="keywords">Motor Insurance</keyword> to the Rescue</h2> While a comprehensive motor insurance policy might protect you against accidents, thefts, and other third-party liabilities, they might fall short when it comes to safeguarding your vehicles from damages caused by natural calamities like heavy rain. As such, you can opt for a few add-ons over and above your regular motor policy to ensure you don't end up spending a hefty amount from your pockets if your vehicles need repair. "In Chennai and Bangalore, the recent heavy rains have led to several challenges, causing multiple vehicles and home damage. Urban flooding is a phenomenon now being witnessed in most metropolitan cities. Cases of vehicles being swept away in floods have also been seen, leading to total loss" Vivek Chaturvedi, CMO and Head of Direct Sales, Go Digit General Insurance "While comprehensive motor insurance policies protect your vehicle against damage from natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, and heavy rains, you should consider add-on covers like engine protection, zero depreciation, <keyword id="22024865" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="roadside-assistance" source="keywords">roadside assistance</keyword>, return to invoice, and consumables. These options help cover the costs of repairing or replacing vehicle parts and any injuries or damage from accidents," he continues. Here's a ready reckoner of all add-ons you can consider: 1. <keyword id="23605835" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="engine-protection-cover" source="keywords">Engine Protection Cover</keyword>: This cover protects your wallet from costly repairs in case your vehicle's engine is severely damaged. 2. Zero Depreciation Cover/Bumper-to-Bumper Cover: While servicing your claims, insurers generally deduct depreciation or regular wear and tear on your vehicle. This add-on guarantees you a claim without any deduction for wears and tears. 3. Roadside Assistance Cover: You never know when your vehicle might be stalled. This cover offers repair at the site, towing, and alternative travel if one’s car is stuck on waterlogged roads. It can also include services like fuel delivery, battery replacement, or flat tire repair. 4. Tire Protection Cover: It offers repair or replacement of tires damaged due to cuts, bursts, or bulges during wet, hazardous conditions. Says Kalpesh Chavan, Senior Vice President &amp; Product Head of Elephant (Corporate Insurance Wing of Alliance Insurance Brokers), "EV owners should additionally also opt for battery protection cover and electric surge secure add-on. This add-on protects the electronic pieces and circuits of electric vehicles from any short circuits, electrical arcing, or leakage, especially through water entry." <h2>Don't crank up the engine. </h2>Got a vehicle that's flooded with water? Don't try to start it forcefully. If you do so, the insurance company can decline your claim for all the damage caused by attempting to start such a flooded engine. Your best bet in such cases is to wait till the water subsides and then try revving up the engine. Chavan adds that most car owners need to take into account how disaster-prone their area is and end up estimating the wrong coverage amount for their cars. Inadequate study of the terms and conditions of the policy may lead to claim rejections when most needed. But most importantly, if your vehicle's insurance is up for renewal, do not delay or procrastinate to do the same. Or else your car could become uninsured during the most critical periods. Maintaining up-to-date records and documentation is of the essence; missing documents may trigger unwarranted delays in the processing of claims.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Some expat Indians are moving back home to launch companies of their own.</li><li>India's booming market size, internet growth, and post-pandemic spending is driving their decision.</li></ul>Nithin Hassan, 41, has always been fascinated with building something of his own.As a child in India, he would get in trouble for dismantling electronics around the house just so he could peek inside.In college, in true <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/startups-to-bet-your-career-on-in-2024-2024-2">startup</a> fashion, he started working on a small business out of his parent's garage in Bengaluru, assembling computers for friends and family.It was the early 2000s and the internet was not the trove of knowledge it is today — Hassan was relying on books to learn. Finding mentorship and the right guidance was a challenge, too.Everyone around Hassan told him that going to the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/resume-tips-google-software-engineer-skills-experience-careers-software-tech-2024-3">US for a master's degree</a> was the next big opportunity. So he did.Over the next 16 years, he put his startup plans on hold and worked at some of the world's biggest companies, including Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta.<div type="image" title="Nithin Hassan" height="2450" width="3266" msid="113831978" hostid="261" sizebytes="215682"></div>But the pandemic felt like a turning point. And its aftermath made India look like a lab-designed business environment: It had just become the world's most populous country, the pandemic had created <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/private-consumption-continues-to-be-supported-by-pent-up-demand-finance-ministry/articleshow/99069973.cms?from=mdr">pent-up demand</a> for consumer products, and growing internet adoption made commerce more scalable, he said.So Hassan left behind about $500,000 in annual pay at Meta to move back to Bengaluru in December 2023 with his wife and two children. He has since launched two startups.Hassan is part of a group of <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/i-moved-back-to-india-after-living-abroad-for-decade-2024-9">expat Indians moving back</a> home to venture out on their own. As such, he's also part of a decades-long trend of reverse migration back to India.The trend began in the 1990s and picked up at the turn of the century, driven by the economic collapse in 2008, said Binod Khadria, the president of Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism. Many of those who returned to India for work were largely working for multinational companies.Today, the impetus for the move often looks a bit different: It's driven by factors like unstable visa policies and economic recessions, which lead to uncertainty when it comes to jobs and duration of stay in these destinations.Many returnees find work in tech, but the finance, retail, and climate sectors also absorb a large number of expat Indians, Khadia said. And some of the returnees are heading back to India to start companies of their own.India is undergoing a startup explosion. The country reported over<a target="_blank" href="https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2043805"> 140,800 recognized startups</a> at the end of June — nearly 50,000 more than last year — and credited them with creating 1.6 million direct jobs.To be sure, not all of these companies will make it big — and some do still stumble, like <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://inc42.com/features/what-are-the-current-problems-being-faced-by-oyo/">Oyo </a>and <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/blackrock-hsbc-funds-byjus-startup-valuation-zero-edtech-india-raveendran-2024-6">Byju's</a>. But the chaos, where even established startups are trying and failing, makes India a fair playing field for new entrants, Hassan said.Business Insider spoke to six <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/india-vc-wants-see-5-traits-new-founders-fundraising-antler-2024-8">first-time founders </a>about why they have recently returned to India after spending several years, or even an adult life, abroad.<h2 id="0e4a3c47-ba19-4690-8b52-c6bfece1c81d">Fastest-growing economy</h2>The health of the economy and interest from investors are fueling the entrepreneurship boom.<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/india-billionaire-karan-adani-plans-challenge-china-dominance-seaports-2024-8">India's economic growth</a> in 2023 — 8.2% — was the fastest of all large economies worldwide. That's led to greater purchasing power, which lets companies, including startups, sell more.India's inflation rate of about 3.5% is well below its annual wage growth of 9.6%. This makes inflation less of a challenge than it is for slower-growing peers, where consumer-focused businesses have been <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/economy-jobs-report-sentiment-consumers-elections-recession-inflation-mortgage-rates-2024-9">hurt by high prices</a>.Investors are getting in on the action.From 2015 to 2021, the number of <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sequoia-capital-vc-firm-split-china-india-2023-6">unique investors in India</a> nearly quadrupled, though the number is tracking much lower this year, per PitchBook."Other than a slight downturn in 2022 and 2023 due to global macroeconomic factors, VC funding has been consistently growing in India," said Ben Mathias, a managing partner at Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia &amp; India.Besides funding, domestic developments have encouraged founders and VCs too, Mathias said.The Indian government's Universal Payment Interface system has spurred consumers and businesses to pay online, and <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.bcg.com/press/2june2022-digital-payments-in-india-projected-to-reach-10-trillion-by-2026">40% of all digital payments</a> globally happen in India today, the partner said.Programs like Startup India, which provides founders benefits like tax exemption, easier compliance, and funding support, have made creating a company smoother.Devyani Parameshwar worked in the microfinance and fintech space in India in the 2010s before heading to the UK and Africa. She returned to India in 2022 to launch a financial management venture."It's changed dramatically. I remember standing in line at various ministries in Delhi trying to get meetings and then trying to get answers and it wasn't easy in the past," she said of her memories of India.Now, she can use an online platform to ask the country's central bank and banking regulator questions.It's easier than ever for foreign companies to invest in India, which means startups have a clearer exit path through acquisition — something VCs think hard about before entering new markets or writing checks.<h2 id="e5dd7b6f-a09f-4ff2-84c1-5907de96dc5e">Market ripe for the taking</h2>For Rohan Bhide, who spent most of his college and professional life <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/worked-in-big-tech-before-launching-my-own-startup-engineer-2024-9">preparing to launch something of his own</a>, a trip home in 2017 while he was studying in the US was a turning point.Indian telecom giant Reliance had recently launched a cheap unlimited data plan, which spiked Indian internet adoption. India was charting among the countries with the highest online transactions."That really, really drew my attention," said Bhide, who worked at Meta after graduation. "It was my dream come true — a huge market, a huge user base, and at the same time, the ability to adopt technology was incredible."Bhide returned to India in January, leaving behind about $580,000 in total compensation at ticketing platform StubHub. He and a cofounder are working on launching a consumer tech product later this year.<div type="image" title="Rohan Bhide" height="2304" width="3072" msid="113831979" hostid="261" sizebytes="218468"></div>Most Indians grew up wanting to work at a multinational company — but that's changing, Bhide said.Freelancing, running your own business, or working for a startup is much more socially acceptable now, because people see the success of other Indian startups. The country has the third-largest number of "unicorns" — companies worth $1 billion or more — with 64, per PitchBook.<h2 id="7f423804-745b-4e04-a250-839e01663f09">Boom in entrepreneurship culture</h2>A lot has changed since Hassan first wanted to launch his hardware startup in the early 2000s.Tech hot spots like Bengaluru and Gurugram have seen a boom in entrepreneurship culture in the last few years, with meet-ups, networking mixers, and even morning walks with like-minded builders.<div type="image" title="man standing in front of mountains in USA" height="2268" width="3024" msid="113831980" hostid="261" sizebytes="141132"></div>Dhruv Anand, who left Google in the US to move back to India in 2021 to launch an <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-startups-most-promising-2024-9">AI startup</a>, said that there were lots of other founders and mentors to help guide him."If you want to figure out who's the right chartered accountant to talk to, who's the right lawyer to help you draft agreements, all of that stuff is very easy," Anand said."It's been a really, really supportive community," Bhide said. There are people "telling you about their entire lives just because they want to help you and they're hoping that you pass the favor onto the next person who moves to India and wants to start their own company."<h2 id="3c8bff36-e855-4530-9b44-bcc7f36b0825">Not everything is perfect</h2>Although these founders made the decision to return to India, that doesn't mean they no longer see the benefits of operating in the US.Ruchit Garg founded an agriculture startup in Silicon Valley in 2016, with a focus on supporting farmers around the globe. In 2019, he returned to India, where his late grandfather worked as a farmer.Garg has been building in India ever since, but he says its startup ecosystem cannot yet compete with the Valley's decades of experience."The overall ecosystem was more mature back in Silicon Valley. It's still one of the best places for entrepreneurs. India isn't there yet, although it's growing pretty drastically," he said.Despite efforts to digitalize key processes, many bureaucratic challenges persist.For most founders, after living in US cities where populations are a fraction of those in Mumbai and Bangalore, congested roads and poorer air quality are also everyday annoyances.But India provides some big perks, including affordable domestic help and the appeal of building solutions for problems they witness firsthand."It's a different joy to be able to build for problems that you feel for very personally," Parameshwar, the fintech founder, said. When she worked in Africa, she needed translators. Now, she can speak with her users herself.Bhide said the general sentiment among local founders is shifting from "Build from India" to "Build for India."For some founders, being surrounded by family and the culture they grew up in was another selling point.Niranjan Vemulkar moved back to India in 2015 and later founded a digital legacy planning platform.He said that he never fully felt at home in the US, where he lived for over a decade."For us, it was the fact that we wanted to raise a family in an environment where the children would have access to the grandparents and Indian culture," Vemulkar said. "The fact that you could come back to India, start something of your own and figure things out in an ecosystem which was potentially booming for startups, was just a cherry on the cake."Are you in India and have a story to share about the tech and entrepreneurship landscape? Please reach out at shubhangigoel@insider.com

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