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Hindustan Times
20-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan buys ultra-luxury flat in DLF's The Dahlias, Gurugram, for ₹69 crore
Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has bought an ultra luxury apartment in DLF's real estate project in Gurugram, The Dahlias, for almost ₹69 crore, documents accessed by CRE Matrix, a real estate data analytics firm showed. The documents showed that the cost of the apartment is ₹65.61 crore and the total cost including the stamp duty is ₹68.89 crore. The former cricketer has paid a stamp duty of ₹3.24 crore for the apartment in DLF's The Dahlias located in Sector 54, Golf Course Road Gurgaon, the agreement for sale document showed. The transaction was registered on February 4, 2025, the document showed. Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, popularly known as 'Gabbar', has purchased a 6,040 sq ft apartment that includes five car parking spots. According to official documents, the price translates to ₹1.08 lakh per sq ft. Dhawan had announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in August 2024. Queries have been sent to the developer. The former cricketer could not be reached for a comment. Earlier this year, DLF had said that it has sold 173 ultra-luxury apartments in its new project, The Dahlias, for ₹11,816 crore in almost nine weeks, on the back of strong demand from ultra-high-net-worth individuals, including top CEOs and non-resident Indians. DLF's Home Developers Joint managing director Aakash Ohri had told on January 27 that the project comprises bare-shell apartments and is expected to be completed in four years. For the uninitiated, a similar success was achieved in its project Camellias in almost 10 years. 'The Dahlias will be more luxurious than the Camellias,' he had said, adding that it will be launched in mid-2025. 'The size of these ultra-luxury units start at around 10,000 sq ft and go all the way up to 19,000 sq ft for penthouses,' Ohri had told Ohri had said the apartments were sold for ₹55 crore to ₹125 crore, while two penthouses were sold for ₹150 crore each. The Dahlias will span around 7.5 million square feet and comprise 420 residences across 29 levels and 8 towers, including 15 exclusive duplex penthouses of about 350,000 square feet. The project is the latest addition to the DLF5 Golf Links community and will overlook a proposed Lake Park. 'The residences will feature generous 4-meter floor-to-ceiling heights, expansive outdoor decks that span the width of each residence, and a seamless integration of indoor and outdoor living spaces,' Ohri had said. According to media reports, Shikhar Dhawan had also bought a house in Australia in 2015 for $730,000. He also owns a luxurious house in Delhi, worth more than ₹5 crore.
Business Upturn
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
Jefferies maintains ‘Buy' on DLF after record profit and strong luxury housing momentum in Q4 results
Jefferies has reaffirmed its 'Buy' rating on DLF with a target price of ₹1,000, following a strong Q4FY25 performance driven by robust pre-sales at its luxury projects and better-than-expected execution across the Delhi-NCR portfolio. The brokerage said the company delivered its highest quarterly PAT in over 15 years, backed by timely project deliveries and solid operating cash flow. DLF reported a 36.3% year-on-year rise in net profit to ₹1,282.2 crore, on the back of a 46.5% YoY increase in revenue to ₹3,127.6 crore. EBITDA stood at ₹978.1 crore, up 29.7% YoY, while margins moderated to 31.3% from 35.3% last year. The company declared a dividend of ₹6 per share, in line with expectations. Luxury housing powers growth; Dahlias leads pre-sales Jefferies noted that the Dahlias project in Gurugram's super-luxury segment remained a key sales engine, helping DLF post over ₹20 billion in pre-sales for Q4FY25, matching performance in previous strong quarters. Project deliveries in NCR were slightly ahead of estimates, contributing to the quarterly revenue beat. FY25 pre-sales stood at ₹212 billion — a 44% YoY jump and the highest annual figure in the company's history. With this performance, DLF cements its leadership in the premium residential segment, according to the brokerage. Strong cash flows, office rentals on the rise The company reported strong operating cash flow, which helped push cash balances significantly higher. Net cash now stands at ₹6,800 crore, up from ₹4,500 crore in Q3, reinforcing the strength of its financial position. Jefferies also pointed to a gradual but steady improvement in the office segment, with occupancy levels reaching 94%, and additional completions expected in FY26. The brokerage believes this dual engine of high-end residential sales and annuity income from commercial leasing gives DLF a balanced growth profile. 'With best-in-class pre-sales momentum, robust balance sheet, and improving rental dynamics, DLF is firing on all cylinders,' Jefferies wrote in its post-result note. Disclaimer: This article is based on the brokerage report by Jefferies. It does not constitute investment advice. Investors are advised to consult their financial advisors before making any investment decisions.
Scottish Sun
14-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Scottish Sun
No mow May, ‘the Chelsea chop' & pruning rules – pro gardener reveals 5 jobs you must do now, that only take 5 minutes
Plus the eight plants to brighten up your garden RULE OF LAWN No mow May, 'the Chelsea chop' & pruning rules – pro gardener reveals 5 jobs you must do now, that only take 5 minutes WITH summer just around the corner, it's time to tend to our gardens. Fortunately, a gardening pro has shared everything you can do this month to get it looking amazing in just five minutes. 2 The garden whizz shared five jobs to get done this month Credit: Getty 2 She also urged listeners not to mow their garden this month Credit: Getty Landscape design guru Pollyanna Wilkinson of Pollyanna Wilkinson Garden Design and co-host of the Ins & Outs Podcast, shared the jobs to get done this month. Speaking with her co-presenter Jojo Barr, an interior design expert, she said: "May, I like to think of it as gardening Christmas. "It's a really, really busy time, there's so much to do." But instead of getting overwhelmed with gardening jobs, Pollyanna recommended spending just five minutes a day on the task rather than trying to get it all done at once. READ MORE ON GARDENING FEELING FRESH Lidl is selling a £9 garden gadget to keep lawn green and healthy this summer She said that for those living in the UK, there are five jobs you need to get done this month. Now the frost is gone, she recommends planting some Dahlias now to have them blooming in summer. The gardening pro also said now was the perfect time for the 'Chelsea chop.' She explained: "Certain plants really like this... It's basically when you cut them down by half." This is to prevent the plants from becoming too big and unruly and will delay their bloom to flower later. She also recommended planting seedlings outside now as the weather was just right for them to grow. B&M shoppers are giving their gardens a summer glow up with £12 bargain For those who like to grow Alliums, the gardening whizz had an extra tip to make them look better. The leaves often go yellow before they bloom, so Pollyanna recommended pruning them back as soon as they've gone yellow, as it won't affect the flower blossoming. She also urged avid gardeners to not mow their lawn this month. While you may feel the urge to cut it back, she said it was vital to keep pollinators such as bees thriving through the summer months. 8 must-have plants to brighten up your garden Nick Hamilton owner of Barnsdale Gardens has shared his favourite plants and flowers you should consider adding to your garden, borders and pots. Tricyrtis A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is 'as tough as old boots!'. Penstemon I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They'll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes. Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it's great asset is that it will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill - dry shade. Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant's interest period. Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem' If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers. Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange' A dwarf version of 'Midwinter Fire' the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days. Rosa 'Noisette Carnee' A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, 'noisette' flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November. Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel' I've never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade. Not only does it help them, it also helps your garden thrive. You can get back to mowing the lawn in June or July and know you've done your bit for the environment. And if you want to continue helping the bees, you can leave them a treat in the garden. Using an empty shallow pot, fill it up with one part sugar and one part water to give bees an energy boost. Bees can get tired if they aren't feeding off nectar and the sugar can give them enough energy to fly and find new flowers for pollen.
The Sun
14-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Sun
No mow May, ‘the Chelsea chop' & pruning rules – pro gardener reveals 5 jobs you must do now, that only take 5 minutes
WITH summer just around the corner, it's time to tend to our gardens. Fortunately, a gardening pro has shared everything you can do this month to get it looking amazing in just five minutes. 2 2 Landscape design guru Pollyanna Wilkinson of Pollyanna Wilkinson Garden Design and co-host of the Ins & Outs Podcast, shared the jobs to get done this month. Speaking with her co-presenter Jojo Barr, an interior design expert, she said: "May, I like to think of it as gardening Christmas. "It's a really, really busy time, there's so much to do." But instead of getting overwhelmed with gardening jobs, Pollyanna recommended spending just five minutes a day on the task rather than trying to get it all done at once. She said that for those living in the UK, there are five jobs you need to get done this month. Now the frost is gone, she recommends planting some Dahlias now to have them blooming in summer. The gardening pro also said now was the perfect time for the 'Chelsea chop.' She explained: "Certain plants really like this... It's basically when you cut them down by half." This is to prevent the plants from becoming too big and unruly and will delay their bloom to flower later. She also recommended planting seedlings outside now as the weather was just right for them to grow. B&M shoppers are giving their gardens a summer glow up with £12 bargain For those who like to grow Alliums, the gardening whizz had an extra tip to make them look better. The leaves often go yellow before they bloom, so Pollyanna recommended pruning them back as soon as they've gone yellow, as it won't affect the flower blossoming. She also urged avid gardeners to not mow their lawn this month. While you may feel the urge to cut it back, she said it was vital to keep pollinators such as bees thriving through the summer months. 8 must-have plants to brighten up your garden Nick Hamilton owner of Barnsdale Gardens has shared his favourite plants and flowers you should consider adding to your garden, borders and pots. Tricyrtis A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is 'as tough as old boots!'. Penstemon I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They'll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes. Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it's great asset is that it will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill - dry shade. Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant's interest period. Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem' If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers. Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange' A dwarf version of 'Midwinter Fire' the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days. Rosa 'Noisette Carnee' A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, 'noisette' flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November. Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel' I've never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade. Not only does it help them, it also helps your garden thrive. You can get back to mowing the lawn in June or July and know you've done your bit for the environment. And if you want to continue helping the bees, you can leave them a treat in the garden. Using an empty shallow pot, fill it up with one part sugar and one part water to give bees an energy boost. Bees can get tired if they aren't feeding off nectar and the sugar can give them enough energy to fly and find new flowers for pollen.
The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Irish Sun
No mow May, ‘the Chelsea chop' & pruning rules – pro gardener reveals 5 jobs you must do now, that only take 5 minutes
WITH summer just around the corner, it's time to tend to our gardens. Fortunately, a gardening pro has shared everything you can do this month to get it looking amazing in just five minutes. 2 The garden whizz shared five jobs to get done this month Credit: Getty 2 She also urged listeners not to mow their garden this month Credit: Getty Landscape design guru Pollyanna Wilkinson of Pollyanna Wilkinson Garden Design and co-host of the Speaking with her co-presenter Jojo Barr, an interior design expert, she said: "May, I like to think of it as gardening Christmas. "It's a really, really busy time, there's so much to do." But instead of getting overwhelmed with gardening jobs, Pollyanna recommended spending just five minutes a day on the task rather than trying to get it all done at once. READ MORE ON GARDENING She said that for those living in the UK, there are five jobs you need to get done this month. Now the frost is gone, she recommends planting some Dahlias now to have them blooming in summer. The gardening pro also said now was the perfect time for the ' Chelsea chop.' She explained: "Certain plants really like this... It's basically when you cut them down by half." Most read in Fabulous This is to prevent the plants from becoming too big and unruly and will delay their bloom to flower later. She also recommended planting seedlings outside now as the weather was just right for them to grow. B&M shoppers are giving their gardens a summer glow up with £12 bargain For those who like to grow Alliums, the gardening whizz had an extra tip to make them look better. The leaves often go yellow before they bloom, so Pollyanna recommended pruning them back as soon as they've gone yellow, as it won't affect the flower blossoming. She also urged avid gardeners to not mow their lawn this month. While you may feel the urge to cut it back, she said it was vital to keep pollinators such as bees thriving through the summer months. 8 must-have plants to brighten up your garden Nick Hamilton owner of Tricyrtis A spectacular plant that gives a real exotic feel to any garden with its orchid-like, spotted flowers giving the impression that this plant should be tender but it is 'as tough as old boots!'. Penstemon I love this plants genus of because most will flower all summer and autumn. They'll grow in sun or semi-shade in a well drained soil and produce a non-stop display of tubular flowers in an array of colours and colour combination to suit all tastes. Luzula sylvatica 'Marginata' With the evergreen leaves edged with yellow it's great asset is that it will grow in sun or shade in any type of soil and is great as groundcover in the hardest spot to fill - dry shade. Eryngium x zabelii 'Big Blue' A stunning, nectar-rich plant that will feed the beneficial insects in your garden. Leave the flowerheads once they have turned brown because they look stunning with winter frost and snow, extending the plant's interest period. Sarcococca hookeriana 'Winter Gem' If you need winter scent then look no further than this compact, evergreen shrub. The scent is stunning and the evergreen leaves create an excellent backdrop for the summer flowers. Cornus sanguinea 'Anny's Winter Orange' A dwarf version of 'Midwinter Fire' the very colourful stems create a stunning winter display, particularly on sunny days. Rosa 'Noisette Carnee' A very well-behaved climbing rose that is perfect for training over an arch, pergola or gazebo. The small, 'noisette' flowers are blush-pink and produce the most amazing clove scent constantly from June to November. Sanguisorba hakusanensis 'Lilac Squirrel' I've never seen a squirrel with a drooping, shaggy lilac tail, but this variety will give your garden an unusual and different look throughout summer. It does need a moisture retentive soil but will grow in sun or semi-shade. Not only does it help them, it also helps your garden thrive. You can get back to mowing the lawn in June or July and know you've done your bit for the environment. And if you want to continue helping the bees, you can leave them a treat in the garden. Using an empty shallow pot, fill it up with one part sugar and one part water to give bees an energy boost. Bees can get tired if they aren't feeding off nectar and the sugar can give them enough energy to fly and find new flowers for pollen.
