India slips to 54th rank in home price appreciation: Knight Frank

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December 11, 2020

Mumbai, Dec 11: India moved down seven spots in the global home price index to 54th rank in the third quarter (July to September) against 47th rank in Q3 2019 with a decline of 2.4 per cent year-on-year in home prices, Knight Frank said on Friday.

In the performance compared to previous quarter (Q2 2020), the ranking remains unchanged to 54th spot among the 56 countries and territories tracked in Q3 2020 index.

Knight Frank's global house price index tracks the movement in mainstream residential prices across 56 countries and territories worldwide using official statistics.

In the 12-month percentage change for the period Q3 2019 to Q3 2020, Turkey continues to lead the annual rankings with prices up by 27.3 per cent year-on-year, followed by New Zealand at 15.4 per cent and Luxembourg with 13.4 per cent.

Morocco was the weakest-performing territory in Q3 2020 with home prices fallen to 3.3 per cent. The Knight Frank report highlighted that in Q3 2020, Ireland, Spain, India and Hong Kong witnessed the weakest price growth year-on-year.

A recent Knight Frank report estimated that home sales volume in India jumped by 2.5 times to 33,403 units in Q3 2020 compared to 9,632 in Q2 2020. New residential unit launches increased by 4.5 times to 31,106 units in Q3 2020 compared to 5,584 units in the previous quarter.

Chairman and Managing Director Shishir Baijal said India's economic fundamentals continue to remain robust and recovery is faster than expected. "The housing trend remains strong and is expected to continue in the first quarter of 2021."

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Promising life cut short: Mangaluru college student killed in Padubidri road accident

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November 30,2025

Mangaluru, Nov 30: A 22-year-old college student succumbed to her injuries at a private hospital in Mangaluru today, days after she was hit by a goods tempo while crossing a road in Padubidri.

The deceased has been identified as Preksha, a resident of Nadsalu Billitota in Padubidri. The fatal incident occurred as Preksha, who was returning home after completing her examination, attempted to cross the service road towards Mangaluru. She was struck by a goods tempo approaching from the Udupi side, causing her to fall and sustain a severe head injury.

Prompt action from local residents ensured she received immediate first aid before being rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru for specialised treatment. Despite medical efforts, she passed away while undergoing care.

Preksha was a student at Karavali College, Vamanjoor on the outskirts of Mangaluru city. The tragedy is compounded by the fact that she belonged to a financially vulnerable family, having previously lost her father. She is survived by her mother and brother.

A case related to the accident has been registered at the Padubidri police station, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances that led to the collision. The incident highlights the growing concerns over road safety, particularly on busy service roads, and serves as a tragic reminder of the human cost of traffic accidents.

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