Bull run in the markets is likely to continue for next 5 years, says Motilal Oswal MD.
In Mumbai, developers like the R K Jatia and Lodha groups have launched or reopened ultra luxury residential projects, complete with limousine and concierge services.
But experts say downside limited, pockets of opportunities for investors
It has so far managed to raise only Rs 1,700 crore (Rs 17 billion), by divesting a 5% stake in Steel Authority of India.
The market is abuzz about how the fabled investor got it wrong.
Of the 300 operational malls in the country, just 5-7 per cent, or about 20 malls, are doing well, suggest analysts reports.
Aditya Birla Retail set up seven years earlier, posted a 20% growth in sales over a year earlier for 2013-14.
Experts said equity raising was also hampered due to flight of capital from foreign investors. FIIs have sold more $500 million (Rs 3,200 crore) in October.
Discount chain to expand to the east and west, continue with third-party brands.
Gurgaon and Mumbai, the richest cities in Haryana and Maharashtra, respectively, have always been the preferred markets for investors. Most parts of these cities are beyond the reach for those looking for affordable homes.
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Although markets such as Mumbai and some places in the national capital region have continued to see a slowdown in the property markets over the last three years, developers were pinning their hope on the festive season.
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Government divestment reached record figures after the financial crisis, at the same time as promoters were required to bring down their stake in companies to 75 per cent or less.
Taking control of manufacturing will help boost profits for the food business, but it could leave the group saddled with huge debt.
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But no general trade, because that is a completely different channel of distribution.
Kishore Biyani met Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon, in Delhi last week and "discussed many things like the macro environment and the prime minister"
High interest rates and prices mean low affordability. Also, developers have huge inventories.
An alternative way is to make the Asba (Applications supported by blocked amount) facility compulsory for retail investors.
People are not just splurging on clothes, mobiles and household goods through the online route, they are also looking at cars and even houses.
The co-founder of Snapdeal was talking a day after he signed an agreement with Tata-run Croma
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