S Das
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@CAHimankSingla Student should see nov 22 afm paper, and may 25 Audit paper..
It was equally a toughest paper in icai history.
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@MumbaiRealtor @ChitrakShivalik But the big builders don't give that deep discounts like 5 to 10 percent max. This is my experience... Have tried Adani, Mahindra,Runwal . I Have been trying!!
Resell flats it's obviously possible... Not denying that.
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@SDas2143 @ChitrakShivalik I’m in this industry and these micro markets for last 32 years, so I know what’s available
Lot of choices exists as of now and more coming up now.
Lot of negotiations happen in the primary market with deep discounts ruling the day.
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@MumbaiRealtor @ChitrakShivalik Nope in Borivali...
Dahisar mein resell flats shayad mil jaaye...
Unfortunately builders have hike the price so much 😕
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@SDas2143 @ChitrakShivalik Possible at Borivali East and Dahisar East/West
And the PIN codes still belong to Apli Mumbai
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@VishalBhargava5 But in Mumbai prices actually never drop especially Tower 1 builders like Adani, Lodha , Runwal , Mahindra and many more....
Yes they do reach a plateau phase after sometime!!
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There are two popular narratives in Real Estate.
1) Home Prices never fall. This is a common view among the population.
2) If you cut prices publicly, then there will be cancellations and it will sink the project. This is a common view among Builders.
Both are untrue.
Property Decoder@PropertyDecoder
Another big NCR based developer that launched a project at 15k just a few months ago is now itself selling at ~10.5k. And people say… when builders start raising prices, the market prices will start going up... So now that they are cutting prices, where does the market go from here?
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Another big NCR based developer that launched a project at 15k just a few months ago is now itself selling at ~10.5k.
And people say… when builders start raising prices, the market prices will start going up...
So now that they are cutting prices, where does the market go from here?
MetaHacker@metahacker_
@PropertyDecoder is the rumor true that Elan Presidential is selling at 17k psft in off market after launching at 24k+?
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Online hotel booking में सबसे बड़ा खतरा अब fake websites बन चुकी हैं, जो बिल्कुल real platforms जैसी दिखती हैं और यहीं users गलती कर बैठते हैं
Fraudsters जानबूझकर भारी discounts और “limited offer” जैसे triggers का इस्तेमाल करते हैं, ताकि आप बिना verify किए जल्दी decision लें
कई बार ये links Google के sponsored ads के जरिए सामने आते हैं जिससे trust और बढ़ जाता है
लेकिन reality तब सामने आती है
जब payment हो चुका होता है… और booking का कोई अस्तित्व ही नहीं होता।
ध्यान रखें:
• Sirf trusted booking platforms ka use karein
• Sponsored links par blindly trust na karein
• Hotel ki official website cross-check karein
• “Too good to be true” deals ko ignore karein
Internet पर सबसे perfect deal… अक्सर सबसे planned scam होती है
अगर आप cyber fraud का शिकार हो जाएं: 1930 पर call करें या cybercrime.gov.in पर report करें।
#HotelBookingScam #OnlineBooking #Hotel #Travel #Tourism #India @HMOIndia @tourismgoi @makemytrip @goibibo @agoda
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#WATCH | Delhi: (Head, Department of Pediatric Neurology, AIIMS, Prof. Shefali Gulati says, "A lot of research has been done regarding autism spectrum disorder and screen time. It was seen that autism was more prevalent among 3-year-old children who had more screen time at the age of 1 in proven studies... According to the guidelines of the ministry, children who are below 18 months should not be given screen time."
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I’m overwhelmed by the flood of birthday wishes today. Forgive me for not replying individually, but please know how deeply grateful I am.
X can be a vast, impersonal, even divisive, platform. Yet on days like this, it feels like an extended family, radiating warmth. Thank you for being there. 🙏🏽
I’ve always felt fortunate that my birthday coincides with a public holiday: Maharashtra Day at home in Mumbai, and globally as International Workers’ Day.
This year, there’s another reason to celebrate: the inauguration today of the ‘Missing Link,’ a remarkable network of bridges and tunnels that finally makes the Mumbai–Pune journey seamless.
As I turn 71, it feels fitting to reflect on the ‘missing links’ in our own lives…the people and bonds that have been our unseen support, our emotional bridges through difficult times. And the importance of rebuilding those links, and expressing our gratitude.
Today, my wish for each of you, is that you can reconnect your own missing links, those bridges that quietly held you up when you needed them most.
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Oil prices have hit 4-year highs; US gas prices are surging (some reports at $4.23+ nationally), driving inflation concerns and fears of global food/agricultural disruptions (fertilizer shortages).
Yes, the situation you described is accurate and unfolding in real time as of early May 2026. Oil prices have indeed hit multi-year highs amid a major geopolitical shock, US gasoline averages have surged past $4.23–$4.30 per gallon (a nearly four-year peak), and the knock-on effects are raising legitimate alarms about inflation and global food security—particularly through fertilizer supply chains.
What’s Driving the Oil Spike
On April 30, 2026, Brent crude (the global benchmark) briefly touched $126.41 per barrel—its highest level since March 2022—before settling back around $110–116 in subsequent trading.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI, the US benchmark) has also climbed sharply but remains somewhat lower due to domestic inventories and other factors. The surge stems primarily from the US-Iran conflict that escalated in late February 2026, with Iran effectively blockading or severely restricting traffic through the Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint handling roughly 20% of global oil supplies (and significant natural gas/LNG volumes).
This has created a classic supply-shock environment: physical oil markets tightened dramatically, futures prices spiked on war-risk premiums, and even OPEC+ production adjustments couldn’t fully offset the disruption. Prices later moderated on contract rolls and thin trading, but they remain elevated and highly volatile.
US Gas Prices at 4-Year Highs
The pain is hitting American drivers directly. As of April 30, 2026, the national average for regular gasoline reached $4.30 per gallon (up from ~$4.02 the prior week and $4.23 mid-week), according to AAA data—the highest since 2022.
- Some reports noted intraday or regional peaks pushing the narrative toward $4.23+ nationally, with California topping $5.98–$6.01.
- Analysts (e.g., GasBuddy) warn it could climb toward $4.50 if tensions persist into summer driving season.
- The jump reflects the crude oil surge plus refining and distribution margins. Diesel and other fuels have also risen sharply.
This is a classic pass-through from Brent/WTI to the pump, amplified by the Hormuz bottleneck.
Inflation Concerns Are Valid
Energy is a foundational input. Higher oil and gas prices immediately raise:
- Transportation and logistics costs (trucking, shipping, air freight).
- Manufacturing and heating expenses.
- Broader consumer prices via “second-round” effects.
The US has seen food-at-home inflation forecasts revised upward (USDA now projects 3.1–3.6% for 2026), and global commodity indices are flashing warnings. Central banks are monitoring this supply-driven inflation closely—it’s harder to tame with interest rates alone than demand-driven price pressures.
Fertilizer Shortages and Global Food/Agricultural Risks
This is perhaps the most concerning secondary effect. The Strait of Hormuz is also a superhighway for fertilizers:
- Roughly one-third of global seaborne fertilizer trade (including ~34% of urea, ~23% of ammonia, significant phosphates, and ~45% of sulfur used in phosphate production) normally transits the strait.
- Gulf producers (Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iran, UAE, etc.) are major exporters of nitrogen fertilizers, which rely on natural gas as feedstock via the Haber-Bosch process.
Since late February, effective closure/blockade has slashed Gulf fertilizer shipments by up to 60% in some categories. Urea prices have roughly doubled (from ~$450–500/ton to $700–900+/ton in weeks).
Impacts so far:
- US farmers: A late-April American Farm Bureau survey found ~70% cannot afford the fertilizer they need for spring planting. Many are cutting application rates, switching to less fertilizer-intensive crops (e.g., soybeans over corn), or delaying purchases. Domestic ammonia production provides some buffer, but urea and phosphates are exposed. Farm margins are squeezed; bankruptcies were already rising.
- Global picture: Developing nations (India, Brazil, parts of Africa/Asia) are far more vulnerable as major importers. The UN FAO, World Food Programme, and others warn of yield declines in the 2026 harvest cycle, potential food price increases of 12–18% by year-end (even if conflict ends soon), and rising acute hunger risks—potentially adding tens of millions to the rolls.
- Compounding factors include already-tight global stocks, El Niño-related weather risks, and prior tariff/trade frictions.
The “clock is ticking” for Northern Hemisphere planting; disruptions now directly threaten this year’s crops and next year’s as well.
Outlook and Bottom Line
Markets have shown some resilience—prices pulled back from the $126 peak, US inventories helped cushion WTI, and diplomatic efforts (including UN proposals for fertilizer corridors) are underway. However, prolonged Hormuz disruption would deepen the damage: tighter physical supplies, higher sustained prices, and lagged agricultural hits into 2027.
Key risks:
- Further escalation or miscalculation keeping the strait restricted.
- Secondary inflation wave hitting groceries and consumer confidence.
- Disproportionate pain in import-dependent poorer countries.
Mitigants:
- Strategic Petroleum Reserve releases or alternative routing (limited for fertilizers).
- Accelerated diplomacy.
- Farmer adaptations and potential aid packages.
This is a geopolitical supply shock with clear energy → inflation → food security transmission channels. It echoes (but is distinct from) the 2022 Ukraine-related spike. Consumers are already feeling it at the pump and will likely see it in grocery aisles later this year. Policymakers face tough trade-offs between energy security, inflation control, and humanitarian concerns.
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