News for 'Directorate of Estates'

PIX: Sachin Tendulkar, Raj Thackeray watch PK

PIX: Sachin Tendulkar, Raj Thackeray watch PK

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Aamir Khan introduces his friends to PK.

Meet Nirav Modi's core team

Meet Nirav Modi's core team

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

The common denominator: They were predominantly Gujarati, mostly male, and either related by blood or very well-known to Nirav.

DB Realty eyes return to Mumbai property mart

DB Realty eyes return to Mumbai property mart

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

DB Realty Ltd is taking aggressive steps to come out of the shadows of the second generation telecom spectrum scam.

Piramal lines up big plans with Rs 1,800 cr Warburg boost

Piramal lines up big plans with Rs 1,800 cr Warburg boost

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

In one of the largest FDI deals in realty sector, global private equity Warburg Pincus will invest Rs 1,800 crore (Rs 18 billion) in Piramal Realty, which would use the funds to develop mixed-use projects in the megalopolis.

Will bizman brother be Mayawati's successor?

Will bizman brother be Mayawati's successor?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Meet Anand Kumar, a government clerk who transformed into a real estate and hospitality baron.

Trump will not block ex-FBI chief's testimony: White House

Trump will not block ex-FBI chief's testimony: White House

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Comey is scheduled to appear before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Thursday.

'Gurgaon, Mumbai property prices likely to fall'

'Gurgaon, Mumbai property prices likely to fall'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

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.

Govt revises FDI norms to shield firms from takeover

Govt revises FDI norms to shield firms from takeover

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

The government on Saturday made its prior approval mandatory for foreign investments from countries that share land border with India to curb 'opportunistic takeovers' of domestic firms following the COVID-19 pandemic, a move which will restrict Foreign Direct Investment from China.

IL&FS to invest $100 m in QVC Realty

IL&FS to invest $100 m in QVC Realty

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

India's largest private equity fund management company IL&FS Investment Managers Ltd said on Tuesday it will invest $100 million in QVC Realty making it the first venture capital-backed real estate start-up in the country.

'Without more housing, prices will keep rising'

'Without more housing, prices will keep rising'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

Hiranandani Constructions' Managing Director Niranjan Hiranandani feels a 10-15 per cent hike is likely this year in residential properties.

Monsoon blessing for rate-sensitive stocks

Monsoon blessing for rate-sensitive stocks

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Banking and real estate stocks rise up to 5% on further rate-cut hope.

Sebi-DLF saga: One complainant and 'housewife' shareholders

Sebi-DLF saga: One complainant and 'housewife' shareholders

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

It was an individual complainant, seeking action against Rs 34 crore (Rs 340 million) he was allegedly duped, and "sham transactions" involving three 'housewives' that has led to regulator Sebi coming hard on the country's biggest real estate developer DLF and its top executives.

DLF to focus on residential projects in FY14

DLF to focus on residential projects in FY14

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

While the thrust will be on pan-India residential projects, office and retail launches, too, will add up to make for the realtor's project mix of 12 to 16 million sq ft during the coming year.

One-bedroom, studio apartments make a comeback

One-bedroom, studio apartments make a comeback

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Faced with slow offtake in big-ticket residential apartments, property developers are launching one bedroom (BHK) apartments to generate fast liquidity.

India Inc hopes for economic revival under NDA 2.0

India Inc hopes for economic revival under NDA 2.0

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Corporate leaders said a stable government at the Centre will help boost infrastructure spend, address agricultural distress, and encouraging employment.

Buying a house? Wait for a while!

Buying a house? Wait for a while!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

Current market prices are on a peak and interest rates jacking up. It will be prudent to wait and watch before you buy your house, says Knight Frank honcho Gulam Zia.

DLF gets SC vacating stay on complex project

DLF gets SC vacating stay on complex project

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Rakesh Kerwell, director (north), DLF India Limited, said with the apex vacating the stay, the company will resume work on a war footing to make up for the time lost during the stay period since April 19.

Assam hooch tragedy: Toll mounts to 85

Assam hooch tragedy: Toll mounts to 85

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

The tragedy had struck the tea gardens of the twin districts of Golaghat and Jorhat after a large number of their workers consumed the spurious liquor on Thursday night.

Realty players in hectic talks with retail chains

Realty players in hectic talks with retail chains

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

Supertech is just one among the many real estate players returning to commercial projects.

Issues of govt nod, liquidity, FDI need to be addressed

Issues of govt nod, liquidity, FDI need to be addressed

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

The real estate sector is not only one of the key drivers of economic growth of a country but is also a measure of the same. As challenging conditions prevail, we expect that issues like government approvals, FDI and liquidity would be addressed.

Realty developers see market on weak footing

Realty developers see market on weak footing

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

The stakeholders' sentiments for a shorter period fell from 63 in Q3 2014 to 48 in Q3 2015.

Trump Jr's business trip to India cost US taxpayers nearly $100K: Report

Trump Jr's business trip to India cost US taxpayers nearly $100K: Report

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

In February this year, Donald J Trump Jr, 40, had travelled to four Indian cities, New Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Kolkata, to promote the high-rise luxurious condos being build by the Trump Organization, of which US president Donald Trump is the sole owner.

ED summons Raj Thackeray; MNS says political vendetta

ED summons Raj Thackeray; MNS says political vendetta

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The MNS has convened a meeting of party office-bearers on Tuesday in Mumbai to discuss the issue.

Property prices to fall in Mumbai next year

Property prices to fall in Mumbai next year

Rediff.com27 Nov 2013

Weak absorption and rising inventories in the residential market in Mumbai may lead to price correction in the early part of 2014, real estate consultancy firm Knight Frank said.

Want to buy a home? It's a good time now!

Want to buy a home? It's a good time now!

Rediff.com30 May 2017

While Indians don't buy property during May-September due to the holidays/rains/ religious reasons, buyers should scout for property now.

India's first private airport to be operational in April

India's first private airport to be operational in April

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

West Bengal government has 1.2 per cent stake in BAPL.

Private equity investment in realty up 26% at Rs 4,716 crore

Private equity investment in realty up 26% at Rs 4,716 crore

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

The global realty consultant attributed the rise in PE investments to increased attraction of institutional investors towards leased income generating office buildings.

Why buying a house is outrageously expensive

Why buying a house is outrageously expensive

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

'For such prices you could get a place inside New York City and inside London.' 'Rs 7 crore is a million dollars and will bring you a handsome place in any city in the world.' 'The truly strange thing is that the conversion of the rupee's actual value makes India's real estate even more expensive,' says Aakar Patel.

Planning to buy a house? It's the right time to go for it!

Planning to buy a house? It's the right time to go for it!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Realtors are still flexible with buyers' demands.

Builders seek lower interest rate to boost housing demand

Builders seek lower interest rate to boost housing demand

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

CREDAI Chairman Lalit Jain said a long term status quo on interest rates would not help prospective home buyers.

Chennai sole bright spot in realty market hit by note ban, RERA

Chennai sole bright spot in realty market hit by note ban, RERA

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Launch of new residential projects in top eight cities -- Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, National Capital Region (NCR) and Pune -- came down by 41 per cent in first half of 2017.

SC warns Amrapali homebuyers on dues

SC warns Amrapali homebuyers on dues

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

A bench of Justices Arun Mishra and U U Lalit said, if home buyers are not ready to pay their outstanding amount, then the court will have to bundle up the projects.

CBI to probe defence land scam near Srinagar airport

CBI to probe defence land scam near Srinagar airport

Rediff.com27 Nov 2011

The Central Bureau of Investigation has decided to initiate a probe against "unknown" officials of Defence Ministry and revenue personnel of Jammu and Kashmir government for alleged irregularities in the sale of land near the high-security Srinagar airport.

Niranjan Hiranandani spoilt for choice after $1-bn sell-off

Niranjan Hiranandani spoilt for choice after $1-bn sell-off

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

Younger brother Surendra wants to re-invest his share in real estate and education

Meet Analjit Singh's 'hand-brake'

Meet Analjit Singh's 'hand-brake'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

'The smartest businessmen are shopkeepers as their return on investment is better than anyone else.'

Developer suicide puts spotlight on Mumbai-Thane realty mess

Developer suicide puts spotlight on Mumbai-Thane realty mess

Rediff.com11 Oct 2015

While Mumbai is home to India's costliest real estate, Thane is the fastest growing housing market in the country

Why the Rahejas, Hiranandanis are staying away from PE

Why the Rahejas, Hiranandanis are staying away from PE

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Renowned realtors are shying away from the private equity (PE) route to raise funds.

Gautam Thapar, three others banned from markets over CG Power fraud

Gautam Thapar, three others banned from markets over CG Power fraud

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Sebi said Thapar-promoted and -related entities owed Rs 1,723.19 crore as receivables to the company, while connected parties owed another Rs 462.74 crore.

Prithviraj-Ranjith come together for Indian Rupee

Prithviraj-Ranjith come together for Indian Rupee

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

The movie is set to hit the screens this weekend.