Archives 2025

Bengaluru, Nov 26: Scaler School of Technology is all set to host its inaugural fest, Yugaantar, a celebration of innovation, learning, and the spirit of transformation. Bringing together some of the most dynamic voices in tech and entrepreneurship, including Sambhav Jain, Co-founder at Fampay; Varun Agarwal, Entrepreneur; Madhurima, Leads AI Transformation at Microsoft and Vasuta Agarwal, Independent Director and Board Member at IndiaMART and Kaya Limited, among others, the fest promises an enriching and inspiring experience for students and attendees.

Yugaantar: A Fest That Marks the Change of an Era

True to its name, Yugaantar embodies Scaler’s belief in revolutionising education and embracing the future. With a vibrant mix of events, workshops, and speaker sessions, the fest offers something for every tech enthusiast, from coding aficionados to budding founders. It reflects Scaler’s commitment to shaping next-gen innovators while staying rooted in tradition and community.

Spotlight Events at Yugaantar

Unfiltered

Straight Talk. Real Stories.

Speaker: Varun Agarwal, Entrepreneur | Founder & CEO – Enthu Cutlets | Co-founder – Alma Mater Store

An exclusive, candid entrepreneurial talk series that brings audiences face-to-face with leading founders in an unscripted format. Get an inside look at the journeys of successful entrepreneurs through informal, honest conversations that cut through the polish.

In this edition, Varun Agarwal, one of India’s OG college entrepreneurs and a multi-venture founder, shares the real story behind his rise: the challenges he faced, the lessons he learned, and the turning points that shaped his career.

With limited, invite-only access, this session offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from industry leaders in an intimate, unfiltered setting.

When Chai Meets Tech

Brewing Ideas, One Sip at a Time

Speaker: Madhurima, Leads AI Transformation at Microsoft | TEDx Speaker

A captivating intersection of cutting-edge innovation and timeless tradition. Join Madhurima, leader of AI transformation at Microsoft and a TEDx speaker, as she explores emerging technologies, meaningful innovation, and the stories that shaped her journey, all over a warm cup of chai.

An enlightening experience that blends community, curiosity, and future-focused ideas.

The Bounce Back

Turning Failures into Foundations

Speaker: Vasuta Agarwal, Independent Director & Board Member – IndiaMART, Kaya Limited | Former CBO – InMobi

A riveting tech talk show that uncovers the triumphs hidden within the trials of industry titans.

Featuring Vasuta Agarwal, a seasoned business leader with decades of experience scaling global organisations, this session dives deep into the setbacks that shaped her and how she used them as fuel for reinvention.

An unforgettable exploration of resilience, growth, and the power of learning from our missteps.

Tic-Tech-Talk

Where Ideas Meet Innovation

Dive into the realm of cutting-edge technology as our panel of renowned industry technologists shares their insights, predictions, and the latest trends shaping the digital landscape.

Featuring Sambhav Jain, the visionary Co-founder of FamPay and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, this session promises thought-provoking conversations on the ideas defining tomorrow.

An unmissable event for tech enthusiasts, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

Event Details:

Date: 28th November to 30th November

Time: 09:00 AM onwards

Venue: Scaler School of Technology, Bengaluru, Karnataka

New Delhi, Nov 25: The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Direct Taxes Committee recently hosted a crucial interactive session on the taxation of charitable institutions and exempt entities, featuring Shri Debjyoti Das, Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, as the Chief Guest. Shri Das delivered a comprehensive keynote address highlighting major reforms in the Indian income tax framework, specifically addressing longstanding challenges faced by charitable organizations under the current Income-tax Act, 1961, and the transformative promise of the upcoming Income-tax Act, 2025.

Shri Debjyoti Das, Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, began by candidly acknowledging that the Income-tax Act, 1961, having evolved over more than six decades from its 1922 predecessor, had become increasingly complex and fragmented, particularly with regard to exemption provisions such as Section 12A. He pointed out that shifting provisos, scattered clauses, and repeated piecemeal amendments had created a web of procedural and interpretative difficulties, often leading to frustration for taxpayers, tax professionals, and officers alike. Notably, tax audit requirements were highlighted as a significant pain point due to their complexity, subjective certifications, and compliance costs.

The Principal Chief Commissioner of Income tax brought encouraging news about the enactment of the Income-tax Act, 2025, effective from April 1, 2026, which promises a simplified, cohesive, and user-friendly legal framework. He emphasized that the new Act consolidates and restructures provisions to improve logical flow and reduce the volume of sections and wording by nearly half, while retaining the substance and principles that ensure tax certainty. Shri Das affirmed that the simplification was a deliberate choice reflecting the government’s vision to move away from complicated colonial-era laws towards a modern, accessible statute that embodies clarity and ease of compliance. Further, Shri Das elaborated on the revamped registration and renewal regime for charitable trusts under Section 12A and Section 80G, transitioning from a once-and-for-all perpetual registration towards a system requiring registration every 5 or 10 years depending on the size of the entity. This change aims to improve oversight, update records, and prevent misuse while streamlining renewal processes with risk-based review focused on genuinely suspicious cases. He reassured attendees that efforts are underway to ease procedural hassles related to registration, and late filing of tax audit reports, reflecting the department’s commitment to balancing oversight with facilitation.

Mr. Mukul Bagla, Chair, Direct Taxes Committee, PHDCCI, provided an insightful overview of recent regulatory tightening affecting NGOs to enhance transparency and accountability. He highlighted digitization efforts such as mandatory filing of Form 10DD for donations under Section 80G and advocated technical improvements including auto-population of donor data in Form 26AS to ease return filing complications. Mr. Bagla remarked on the legislative reforms aligning corpus donations to normal donations under Section 11(5), curbing tax abuse potential. He also voiced stakeholders’ concerns about inconsistent timelines for filing Forms 10 and 9A, foreign travel expenditure exclusions under Section 11, and the expansive, resource-intensive scope of Forms 10B and 10BB certifications introduced recently- calling for practical adjustments to better match NGO realities and reduce litigation.

Ms. Pallavi Dinodia, Co-Chair, Direct Taxes Committee, PHDCCI, shared a personal reflection on her family’s historical contribution to India’s tax laws and the positive shift witnessed among charitable entities moving from a perpetual exemption mind set toward disciplined compliance and governance. She noted that these regulatory changes are fostering an ecosystem that supports India’s broad vision of development and formalization of the charitable sector.

Ms. Babeeta Sharma, Director of PHDCCI, celebrated the Chamber’s 120-year legacy as a steadfast promoter of Indian industry and trade. She lauded the chamber’s role in policy advocacy and fostering dialogue sectors such as the NGO and charitable sector. Ms. Sharma formally welcomed Shri Debjyoti Das, PCCIT underscoring his distinguished IRS career since 1990 with diverse national-level postings and reputed expertise, along with his broad intellectual and cultural interests, thereby setting the tone for an engaged and rounded discussion of exemption policies.

Accompanying Shri Das were senior Income Tax Department officials from the Exemptions division, including Mr. Shri Prakash Dubey, Principal Commissioner of Income Tax and Mr. Satyanarayan Takhar and Mr. Abhinav Prakash, Additional Commissioner of Income Tax (Exemp) who also contributed technical perspectives and underscored the department’s “trust but verify” approach to oversight-leveraging risk-based scrutiny while working to simplify compliance for genuine charitable institutions.

This interactive seminar underscored the ongoing transformation of India’s income tax regime for exempt entities, signalling significant improvements in clarity, process efficiency, and regulatory oversight poised to benefit taxpayers and the department alike as the country transitions to the Income-tax Act, 2025.

Visakhapatnam, Nov 25:  Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach and The Bheemili Resort Managed by Accor successfully led the hospitality and hosting for the 30th CII Partnership Summit 2025, held in Visakhapatnam from 14–15 November. The landmark international gathering drew ministers, global business leaders, senior diplomats, and delegates from 61 countries, igniting high-level dialogues, business engagements, and structured collaborations.

As the primary hospitality partners, the two Accor-managed properties delivered seamless accommodation for more than 200 international delegates. Their unified operational strength ensured smooth check-ins, elevated guest service, and meticulous coordination across departments reflecting Accor’s global benchmark in service excellence and large-scale event management.

A defining moment of the summit was Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach’s complete oversight of the event’s multi-day catering operations. At Andhra University Engineering Ground, the Novotel team catered to approximately 8,000 delegates during the summit. From high-capacity meal services to thoughtfully curated menu, the hotel demonstrated its proven capability to execute complex, large-format F&B programmes with precision, speed, and hospitality finesse. This reaffirmed the property’s position as a preferred venue for high-profile business, diplomatic, and government events in the region.

“This accomplishment is a reflection of our team’s dedication and readiness to deliver at a global standard. Hosting dignitaries and delegates from around the world reinforces our commitment to operational excellence and strengthens Visakhapatnam’s growing position as a destination for large-scale international events,” said Lakshmi Sridhar, General Manager, Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach & The Bheemili Resort Managed by Accor.

With this successful summit delivery, both properties further cement their leadership in Visakhapatnam’s MICE and corporate events landscape, contributing significantly to the city’s evolution as a world-class destination for international conventions and business gatherings.

New Delhi, India, Nov 25: TZÁR, a contemporary menswear label founded by Shalini and Vaibhav Singh, is redefining wardrobe essentials for the discerning modern man. Rooted in timeless design and refined minimalism, TZÁR stands for quiet luxury—crafted to transcend fleeting trends while embodying enduring sophistication.

At its heart, TZÁR celebrates artisanal craftsmanship and thoughtful design, merging traditional techniques with a forward-thinking aesthetic. Every piece reflects precision, purpose, and purity of form—engineered for men who value both comfort and understated elegance.

Currently focused on menswear, TZÁR’s curated offering spans elevated wardrobe staples—from crisp everyday apparel to soft, luxurious leather accessories, designed to blend versatility with lasting appeal. The brand’s commitment to quality and detail ensures that each garment meets international benchmarks of excellence, from fabric selection to finish.

“TZÁR was born from the desire to create something timeless yet relevant—pieces that age gracefully, not go out of style,” shares Shalini Singh, Co-founder and Creative Director.

With an ethos deeply rooted in conscious consumption, TZÁR integrates sustainability into its design philosophy—balancing people, planet, and profit. The label’s vision extends beyond fashion, toward building a mindful lifestyle brand that resonates with the evolving global mindset.

Handcrafted in India, TZÁR’s debut menswear collection will be available through its official e-commerce platform, www.tzar.co.in, followed by a selective presence on premium digital marketplaces. Plans for a flagship offline store is also underway, marking the next chapter in TZÁR’s growth.

Over the next five years, the brand aims to scale across India and expand globally, gradually introducing womenswearand a broader range of lifestyle products.

As Vaibhav Singh, Co-founder, adds, “We’re building TZÁR as a brand that stands for authenticity, integrity, and excellence—crafted for those who appreciate the art of subtlety.”

TZÁR is more than a brand—it’s a philosophy of mindful modern living, created for a world that values elegance with purpose.

NEW YORK, NY (Nov 25) – The holidays are in the air and so is the urge to get away. Whether it’s traveling to see family, chasing winter sunshine, or planning a dream trip for the New Year, travelers are already searching for ways to fly without stretching their budgets. This season, CheapOair is stepping in with a sleigh-full of savings designed to make holiday travel smoother, smarter, and more affordable.

Kicking off Thanksgiving weekend, CheapOair is rolling out an extended celebration of travel deals that span across four of the biggest shopping moments of the year. Rather than limiting travelers to a single day of discounts, the brand is offering a series of promotions, each one opening the door to more destinations and additional opportunities to fly for less. Enjoy these savings on airfare, hotels, car rentals, and package deals for your dream vacation.

CheapOair.com’s Savings Lineup includes:

· Black Friday (Nov. 24–30): up to $40*

· Cyber Monday (Dec. 1): up to $50*

· Travel Tuesday (Dec. 2): up to $60*

· Travel Tuesday Extended (Dec. 3–7): up to $50*

*Savings on CheapOair service fees. Savings available on eligible flights, hotels, car rentals, and packages. See website for details.

Think of it as a holiday gift for planners and spontaneous travelers alike. Whether you’re looking to snag a December deal or book a far-off 2026 adventure, these offers let travelers secure airfare before peak-season spikes set in.

“With the holiday season coming up, travelers who book now can take advantage of great options for dates and destinations,” said Thomas Spagnola, Sr. Vice President, Partner Relationships at CheapOair. “It’s a simple way to save on flights while planning ahead for a smooth, stress-free season.”

CheapOair encourages travelers to embrace a few insider tips: stay flexible with departure dates, use airline apps for real-time updates, and consider midweek flights to stretch savings even further. Together, these insights can turn a typically stressful travel season into something that feels effortless.

Hyderabad, Nov 25: FICCI Ladies Organisation (FLO), Hyderabad Chapter, organised a unique and empowering session titled “Money Matters. Mindset Matters More,” featuring India’s leading financial educator and fin-fluencer, Rachana Ranade, at Hyatt Place, Banjara Hills.

One of India’s most influential voices in financial literacy, Rachana Ranade is widely respected for simplifying complex financial concepts for the masses. By breaking down financial jargon into relatable, easy-to-understand insights, she has made investing accessible to beginners and seasoned investors alike — including millions who are not fluent in English.

With a mission to democratise financial education, her content has reached millions through YouTube and other digital platforms. Her impact on India’s financial learning ecosystem has earned her a place in Forbes India’s Top 100 Digital Stars.

Separate the finance and gender. Women think that finance management is not their cup of tea. That is not correct. It doesn’t have any gender difference said Rachana Ranade

Warren Buffet started making long term vestments at the age of 92 years. Age is just a number. It doesn’t matter what is your age to invest money, she added

For learning, age is not the bar. Before you start your financial journey, be aware of fundamentals of finance management, she said. She spoke to the packed hall.

At the FLO Hyderabad session, she covered a broad spectrum of topics — personal finance, stock market investing, mutual funds, IPO evaluation, and practical strategies for building long-term wealth.

The theme resonated deeply with FLO’s objective of helping women rethink their relationship with money — emphasising not just financial tools, but the mindset that shapes investment behaviour, wealth creation, and financial confidence.

Delivering her welcome address, Prathibha Kunda, Chairperson, FLO Hyderabad, said the global economic landscape has positioned women as key drivers of financial decision-making.

She observed, “The world is waking up to a powerful truth: women are not just participants in the economy — they are becoming the largest economic force on the planet. When we change how women think about money, we unlock not just personal wealth but global economic potential.”

Highlighting the urgency of financial literacy, she added, “Only one in three adults globally is financially literate, with women disproportionately disadvantaged. Mindset matters more than ever. Financial education isn’t a luxury — it is a necessity. Our goal is to help women own their financial stories with confidence.”

Speaking about Rachana Ranade’s inspirational journey, Prathibha noted, “Rachana didn’t enter classrooms — she built one for an entire nation. She transformed finance from fear into freedom for over five million learners.”

FLO Hyderabad continues to strengthen its role as a catalyst for women’s empowerment. This year alone, it has conducted 23+ impactful programmesacross digital literacy, STEM, grassroots livelihood development, sales leadership, women directors’ training, and community outreach — collectively benefiting more than 3,700 women across the region.

MUMBAI, India, Nov 24: Crayon Software Experts India (Crayon), a leading provider of cloud-first digital transformation services in India, and monday.com, the global software company that builds products people love to manage the core of their work, today announced their partnership to accelerate the adoption of monday.com’s Work OS products across Indian enterprises and mid-market organizations.

Through this partnership, Crayon will deliver integrated solutions that combine monday.com’s flexible, no-code work platform with Crayon’s expertise in consulting, cloud, software asset management, and managed services. The collaboration aims to address key business challenges in the Indian market, such as workflow fragmentation, limited visibility, and the growing demand for agile remote and hybrid work models. By uniting Crayon’s vendor-agnostic, lifecycle-driven service approach with monday.com’s unified platform, customers gain a single ecosystem to centralize work, automate processes, and enhance collaboration and insight-driven decision-making across functions, including projects, operations, sales, marketing, and IT.

As part of this alliance, Crayon will also enable its extensive partner network to seamlessly access and distribute monday.com’s products (monday Work Management, monday CRM, monday dev & monday Service), helping organizations boost productivity and business agility. Furthermore, Crayon has been authorized as a Designated Seller of Record (DSOR) to transact monday.com through AWS Marketplace, allowing partners and customers to securely procure, deploy, and manage monday.com using their existing AWS accounts in full compliance with Indian taxation and regulatory requirements.

“Organizations in India are increasingly demanding platforms that not only support transformation, but also enable real-time execution and measurable business outcomes,” said Vikas Bhonsle, EVP- MEA at Crayon Software Experts India. “Our partnership with monday.com aligns with our mission of helping customers build the commercial and technical foundation for a successful and secure cloud-first journey. By embedding monday.com into our solution stack, we are able to deliver tailored workflows, industry-specific templates and managed services that make work easier, faster and more impactful for our clients.”

Together, Crayon and monday.com will further expand monday.com’s Work OS ecosystem in India, enabling Crayon1 to strengthen its portfolio of collaborative cloud solutions while deepening its role as a trusted advisor in helping businesses optimize technology investments and accelerate digital transformation outcomes.

“We are delighted to partner with Crayon Software Experts India to extend our product offering into the Indian market,” said Dean Swan, VP and GM Asia Pacific at monday.com. “Crayon’s strong local presence, lifecycle-oriented service model, and deep expertise across software and cloud make them an ideal partner. Together, we will help Indian organisations transform how work gets done, boosting transparency, agility, and growth.”

By: Nishank Joshi, Chief Marketing Officer, Nexus Select Malls on the anticipated Black Friday Sales

“Over the past few years, Black Friday has firmly cemented itself as one of India’s most anticipated retail moments. What began as a single-day flash sale has now evolved into a full-fledged shopping week for many brands, signalling not just consumer enthusiasm, but the maturing of India’s retail landscape.

For us at Nexus Select Malls, Black Friday provides a timely surge in November, which tends to be softer when Diwali falls in October. This year too, we are elevating the experience with bigger giveaways, bigger assured gifts and 2X reward points for shoppers who upload their bills on our Nexus ONE app.

Traditionally, categories like electronics and beauty used to take lead, but now we’re witnessing now is a wider acceptance across segments like fast-fashion, accessories etc as well. While it’s still early to confirm the total number of participating brands this year, I am confident that the participation will surpass last year’s numbers.

Black Friday has truly become a nationwide phenomenon, and we expect strong traction across all our 19 malls in 15 cities. Like every year, we are optimistic of delivering double-digit growth in both sales and footfalls during the Black Friday weekend. The energy around this event only reinforces our belief that India’s appetite for organised retail is stronger than ever.”

New Delhi, Nov 24: Chart-topping singer-songwriter Anuv Jain is set to embark on his most ambitious musical journey yet  his debut world tour, ‘Dastakhat’. Marking a milestone for Indian independent music, the tour celebrates Jain’s artistic evolution while paying tribute to the genre’s remarkable rise.

The India leg of the Dastakhat World Tour, produced and promoted by Team Innovation and TribeVibe Entertainment, will begin in January 2026, visiting New Delhi, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Indore, Mumbai, Jaipur, and Bengaluru, concluding in February 2026.

Following the India leg, the tour will expand globally to 23 cities across Australia, North America, the UK & Europe, and the Middle East, marking one of the most expansive live undertakings by an Indian independent artist to date.

This tour completes a powerful trilogy of Anuv Jain’s performances in India, following his earlier tours ‘Dastakein’ (2021) and ‘Guldasta’ (2023), which helped redefine the landscape of homegrown indie music. Known for his heartfelt lyrics, evocative melodies, and intimate storytelling, Jain continues to connect deeply with fans across the globe.

Speaking about the tour, Anuv Jain said;

“Dastakhat feels like signing my name on a story that began years ago  one that’s still being written with every person who listens, sings along, or feels something through my songs. This tour isn’t just a series of performances; it’s an embrace — of where I come from, and where this music will go next.”

Mohit Bijlani, Founder of Team Innovation, added;

“Anuv Jain’s journey from intimate performances to sold-out arenas has been inspiring. The Dastakhat India Tour isn’t just a live experience  it’s a statement of how far Indian indie music has come.”

Shoven Shah, Founder & CEO of TribeVibe Entertainment, said;

“With Dastakhat, we are curating an experience that deepens the connection between Anuv and his audiences. This milestone reflects our belief in the future of Indian music and the power of independent voices.”

Tickets for the India leg will be available via BookMyShow, with an exclusive pre-sale for HSBC credit and debit cardholders from 22nd to 24th November 2025, followed by a general on-sale from 24th November 2025 at 2 PM IST. Special student ticket categories starting at INR 999/- will be available in all cities.

The Dastakhat World Tour promises a celebration of music, emotion, and cultural exchange, offering fans unforgettable performances, top-notch production, and a deep connection to Anuv Jain’s signature sound.

India Tour Dates;

• Delhi NCR – 16th January 2026

• Ahmedabad – 18th January 2026

• Pune – 23rd January 2026

• Chandigarh – 30th January 2026

• Kolkata – 1st February 2026

• Hyderabad – 6th February 2026

• Indore – 8th February 2026

• Mumbai – 14th February 2026

• Jaipur – 20th February 2026

• Bengaluru – 22nd February 2026

Mumbai, Nov 24th: India has emerged as one of the most dynamic real estate private credit markets in the Asia-Pacific region, ranking 2nd and contributing 36% of the region’s private credit fundraising between 2020 and 2024, according to Knight Frank’s latest Horizon Report: The Rise of Real Estate Credit in Asia-Pacific – Bridging the Gap.

The report reveals that India’s private credit assets under management (AUM) have grown from USD 0.7 billion in 2010 to USD 17.8 billion in 2023, highlighting the rapid institutionalisation of the market and rising investor confidence. Backed by regulatory reforms, innovative funding structures, and increasing demand for flexible capital, India is projected to account for 20–25% of the region’s anticipated USD 90–110 billion private credit growth by 2028.

Knight Frank notes that developers’ growing reliance on non-bank financing—amid evolving regulations and tighter bank lending—has accelerated the expansion of private credit. Global private equity firms and family offices are increasingly tapping into the segment for its attractive risk-adjusted returns, especially in residential development, refinancing, and special situation funding.

India’s Market Momentum

Shishir Baijal, Chairman and Managing Director, Knight Frank India, said:

“India’s rise as a leading private credit market is driven by strong economic fundamentals and deepening institutional participation. Structured and alternative financing are helping bridge capital gaps for developers and support the rising urban housing demand. With global interest rates remaining high, private credit offers compelling opportunities backed by robust underlying assets.”

The report also highlights how structured debt, last-mile funding, and special situation investments are increasingly critical in unlocking stalled projects and resolving liquidity challenges, attracting a wider base of institutional investors.

Asia-Pacific Private Credit on a Strong Upward Trajectory

The Asia-Pacific region raised USD 11.2 billion in real estate private credit between 2020 and 2024—a 40% increase that reflects the region’s rising prominence in alternative real estate lending.

Over the next three years, Knight Frank projects USD 90–110 billion in private credit growth across major markets including Australia, Hong Kong SAR, India, and South Korea.

• Australia is expected to drive nearly 50% of this expansion.

• India is projected to contribute 20–25%, supported by sustained real estate debt demand.

Despite representing just 5% of global private credit fundraising, Asia-Pacific is showing strong momentum with average fund sizes consistently exceeding USD 100 million since 2022.

Australia leads the region, accounting for 40% of fundraising, with private credit now representing USD 50 billion, or 16% of the country’s commercial real estate lending. South Korea and Japan account for 11% and 5%, respectively.

Growing Participation from Family Offices

The report points to rising interest from ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices, who collectively manage an estimated USD 3.1 trillion in global assets.

• 37% of family offices plan to increase indirect real estate investments within 18 months.

• Nearly one-third aim to boost private credit allocations the highest among all asset classes.

Private credit strategies typically target returns 3–6.5% above benchmark rates, with high-yield strategies offering double-digit potential. The high-rate environment is further strengthening the appeal of this asset class.

Key Investment Themes

1. Development Financing
   Filling gaps left by banks reducing development lending due to regulatory pressures like Basel III.

2. Bridge & Refinancing Solutions
   Supporting markets facing valuation adjustments or bank reluctance for refinancing—especially in Hong Kong SAR and Australia.

3. Value-Add Strategies
   Funding ESG upgrades, office conversions, and bespoke financing needs.

4. New-Economy Assets
   Capital flowing into data centres, logistics, and build-to-rent residential projects.

Market Outlook: Positive with Selective Opportunities

While the private credit sector faces risks such as regulatory evolution and liquidity pressures, the report suggests that market share will continue to grow. However, unlike Western markets where private credit often replaces traditional lending, Asia-Pacific home to deposit-rich banking systems—will see private credit complement bank lending rather than replace it.

Simon Mathews, Director, Capital Advisory, Knight Frank, noted:

“Private credit offers speed, flexibility, and tailored solutions that are increasingly preferred by developers across Asia-Pacific. With interest rates expected to remain higher for longer, real estate private credit is positioned to deliver some of the most attractive risk-adjusted returns in over a decade.”