Asit Ranjan Mishra &Amp; Nayantara Rai

Stories by Asit Ranjan Mishra &Amp; Nayantara Rai

World Bank sees GDP slowdown

World Bank sees GDP slowdown

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2007

India's GDP growth is likely to slow down over the next couple of years as a result of restrictive policies -- manifested as higher interest rates and fiscal tightening -- aimed at curbing inflation, a World Bank report has said.

Delayed project? Builder to be fined

Delayed project? Builder to be fined

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2007

Realty Bill seeks its forfeiture in case of project delay.

Danone's dairy foray will need Wadias' nod

Danone's dairy foray will need Wadias' nod

Rediff.com   8 Jun 2007

The onus to provide proof that the new project would not jeopardise the interests of the existing joint venture lies equally with the foreign investor and the Indian partner.

India's labour output will still lag Asean's by '1

India's labour output will still lag Asean's by '1

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2007

The Indian economy may match the economies of the Association of South East Asian Nations in size by 2015, but in terms of labour productivity it will trail this grouping of 10 nations by a little under 20 per cent

Imperial heir denied control

Imperial heir denied control

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2007

Dashing the hopes of Jasdev Singh Akoi, one of the two heirs of the iconic Imperial Hotel, the Delhi high court has prevented him from taking over the management of the landmark hotel along with his sister Alape Kaur.

GMR invites bids to develop airport land

GMR invites bids to develop airport land

Rediff.com   31 May 2007

After a year of taking over the airport, the GMR-led Delhi International Airport consortium has initiated the process of commercial property development by inviting bids for building hotels on nearly 40 acres.

Farmers to get collateral-free loans up to Rs 1.50

Farmers to get collateral-free loans up to Rs 1.50

Rediff.com   24 May 2007

The government is planning to provide collateral-free loan up to Rs 1.50 lakh to farmers through the Kisan Credit Card scheme.

Economic slowdown? Panel to study impact

Economic slowdown? Panel to study impact

Rediff.com   22 May 2007

Apprehending a slowdown in the growth of the economy due to the hardening of interest rates, the appreciating rupee and falling tariffs, the government has decided to set up a group to discuss the impact of these changes.

All firms may have to divulge business data

All firms may have to divulge business data

Rediff.com   16 May 2007

Companies that have been reluctant to share their production and sales data with the government for calculation of various indices will now be forced to do so.

Rural beats urban in Bihar on spend

Rural beats urban in Bihar on spend

Rediff.com   12 May 2007

Rural Bihar appears to be doing much better than urban areas in the state, if one goes by a recent National Sample Survey Organisation report.

DLF, Bharat Hotels plan JV

DLF, Bharat Hotels plan JV

Rediff.com   10 May 2007

Realty major DLF and Bharat Hotels, owners of The Grand group of hotels, are working towards a joint venture for developing and running hotels. While DLF will own the land and be in charge of the actual construction of hotels, the latter will operate

Mine licence: Posco's wait gets longer

Mine licence: Posco's wait gets longer

Rediff.com   8 May 2007

South Korean steel giant Posco's wait for a mining licence in Orissa has got a little longer.

Realtors feel heat on pre-launch sale

Realtors feel heat on pre-launch sale

Rediff.com   7 May 2007

60 per cent of home buyers are shying away from pre-launches.

Wal-Mart to give a price run to all

Wal-Mart to give a price run to all

Rediff.com   3 May 2007

Bonanza for customers in days of liberalisation.

Realty firms on shaky ground

Realty firms on shaky ground

Rediff.com   2 May 2007

Was the real estate euphoria just a bubble waiting to burst? The current financial year will reveal the answer.

Real estate M&As set to pick up

Real estate M&As set to pick up

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2007

With big developers eyeing land buyouts and projects of smaller builders, the real estate sector in the country will witness consolidation in six to eight months. A key driver would be attractive valuations of such properties.

RIL checks into hotels business

RIL checks into hotels business

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2007

The Mukesh Ambani-controlled Reliance Industries is entering the supply-deficient hospitality business and is in talks with big international names such as Walt Disney, Ritz Carlton and Four Seasons

Realty developers' stock heads south

Realty developers' stock heads south

Rediff.com   5 Apr 2007

In a double whammy for real estate developers, banks are likely to raise lending rates to builders by up to one percentage point while consumer interest fades with home loans becoming more expensive.

Fewer takers for home loans

Fewer takers for home loans

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2007

Leading bankers expect the number of transactions to fall 30 to 35 per cent as buyers wait for a price correction in real estate.

Mid-income houses may be cheaper by 20-30%

Mid-income houses may be cheaper by 20-30%

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2007

The developers have already started feeling the pinch.