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QuikrHomes releases consumer sentiments report for 2018
MUMBAI: Leading digital real estate business QuikrHomes has released a comprehensive report that captures consumer sentiments for the year 2018. The report was conceptualised to understand consumer sentiments post regulatory changes in the real estate and what it means to the industry in 2018.
The QuikrHomes consumer survey report provides insights about the future of home buying and is based on a survey that was conducted among 1500 participants across Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai and Bangalore. The report enables one to understand the expectations, interests of property buyers from consumer demand perspective and highlights the key drivers that will shape the realty sector in 2018.
Online property portals are gaining popularity amongst buyers with at least 60 per cent participants opting for them across metros and tier-II cities. Over the last few years, online property portals have evolved to provide a data-backed analysis of wide range of properties with minute details thus emerging as a one-stop destination for not only buying property, but also offering advice on finance and preparation of rent agreements.
Other insights that the survey threw up were 41 per cent of the respondents still not being aware of RERA and its impact completely while 19 per cent of the total respondents willing to invest in tier-II cities across India and a staggering 80 per cent of respondents showed inclination towards buying property for self-use. This was especially seen among first time buyers.
QuikrHomes VP and business head Sonu Abhinandan Kumar says, “At present real estate industry is undergoing fundamental transformation thus creating great opportunities for all industry stakeholders. As per the trend in our survey, 2018 can be the year of buying and selling property with 80% of the consumers looking to own a property this year. With greater transparency in the system, we believe this is also the best time for those looking to invest in a property market. We see that policy support such as the PMAY budget and the 7th pay commission terms will fulfil the demand for affordable housing.”
Talking about consumers’ preference towards real estate platforms for their house hunt, he further added that, “Photo galleries, street view, price &neighbourhood comparison, location benefits and facilities in and around the projects are freely available for consumers with a few clicks making it convenient for people to narrow their search.”
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G-Shock launches GA-2100CM series with camouflage design
New sand and grey variants priced at Rs 10,995 each in India.
MUMBAI: Time just got a little more tactical and a lot more stylish. G-Shock has unveiled the GA-2100CM series, a fresh update to its popular GA-2100 line, bringing a camouflage twist to one of its most recognisable silhouettes. For the first time in the 2100 series, the watches feature G-Shock’s original camouflage pattern, subtly embedding the brand’s signature ‘G’ motif into the design. The move signals a shift towards more design-led storytelling, blending rugged functionality with fashion-forward detailing.
The new series introduces two colour variants sand (GA-2100CM-5A) and grey (GA-2100CM-8A) extending the model’s appeal across both streetwear and outdoor-inspired aesthetics. Built around the brand’s signature octagonal bezel and hybrid analogue-digital display, the watches retain a clean, modern look while adding layered visual depth.
Under the hood, the GA-2100CM continues to lean on performance. It features the Carbon Core Guard structure for durability, while maintaining a slim, lightweight profile suited for everyday wear. Functional elements include world time across 31 time zones, a 1/100-second stopwatch, countdown timer, LED light and 200-metre water resistance.
In line with evolving material choices, select components use bio-based resin, pointing to a gradual shift towards more sustainable design without compromising on toughness.
Priced at Rs 10,995, the GA-2100CM series is available across Casio India stores and online platforms.
As watch brands continue to balance utility with identity, G-Shock’s latest drop makes its intent clear, durability may be the legacy, but design is the new frontier.
