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DB Realty denies Etisalat ties, restructuring plan

DB Realty denies Etisalat ties, restructuring plan

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Managing Director Vinod Goenka says the company is not looking at restructuring.

Warbug Pincus, Runwal form JV to build malls

Warbug Pincus, Runwal form JV to build malls

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Both partners would inject $200 million each in the form of equity and hold 50 per cent stake each. They plan to raise another $600 million in the form of debt to create a corpus of $1 billion to develop malls across tier-I, II and III cities.

Housing sector demand genuine: ICICI bank

Housing sector demand genuine: ICICI bank

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

Even as Finance Minister P Chidambaram has asserted that the real estate sector is overheating, the ICICI Bank today claimed that there is genuine demand for houses and people have only deferred their decision to buy property.

Blackstone, Embassy pad up to launch first REIT, raise Rs 4k cr

Blackstone, Embassy pad up to launch first REIT, raise Rs 4k cr

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Draft prospectus to be filed next week; second trust, with Panchshil, in a few months

PNB ready to disburse Rs 16,000 crore in loans

PNB ready to disburse Rs 16,000 crore in loans

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'We have already sanctioned loans worth over Rs 3,000 crore to around 120,000 customers.'

One year later, PMC Bank depositors are still struggling

One year later, PMC Bank depositors are still struggling

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

PMC Bank depositors have spent the last one year holding protests, meeting politicians, writing to various authorities in an effort to get their hard-earned money back.

Realtors eye NRIs for Indian housing projects

Realtors eye NRIs for Indian housing projects

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

Nearly 40 developers participating in HDFC Indian Homes Fair in London would showcase thousands of property.

Hiring activities slowed in August amid uncertainties

Hiring activities slowed in August amid uncertainties

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Leading job portal Monster.com said on Monday that recruitment activities in many sectors witnessed a decline last month compared to July.

Online ticket sales a bonanza for multiplexes

Online ticket sales a bonanza for multiplexes

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Revenue from convenience fees has grown at a compound annual rate of 85 per cent for multiplex chain operator Inox Leisure and 58 per cent for PVR.

Realty slowdown hits Bengaluru, Chennai markets

Realty slowdown hits Bengaluru, Chennai markets

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Markets such as Bengaluru and Chennai, which had managed to escape the impact of real estate slowdown so far, appear to be giving in now.

Affordable housing, smart cities soon as govt eases FDI norms

Affordable housing, smart cities soon as govt eases FDI norms

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

The government has relaxed the norms for allowing foreign direct investment (FDI) in the construction development sector. It is expected the move will boost affordable housing projects and smart cities across the country.

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.

Bank of Maha arrests an 'aberration', says finmin

Bank of Maha arrests an 'aberration', says finmin

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

'It seems to be a bit of an aberration. It should be set right; there is a proper mechanism in place. In the normal course, the state police do not have any jurisdiction on central government employees,' the official said.

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.

'Economy will run on its own despite collapses, failures'

'Economy will run on its own despite collapses, failures'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'The government has realised that the finances of the government are in a precarious state.' 'We are borrowing to fund the ever-burgeoning revenue deficit.' 'Then you are paying interest on the fresh borrowing.' 'For the first time, the government has realised that this cannot go on.'

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.

'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.

Residential property sales at 10-yr low in H1

Residential property sales at 10-yr low in H1

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Prices of residential property in Mumbai, NCR, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Ahmedabad witnessed a sharp fall in H1-2020 with Kolkata witnessing the steepest drop of 7.5% to Rs 33,433 per square meter. Demand for office space fell the most in Pune and NCR markets at 47% and 45% respectively.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HDIL says enough assets to cover loans from PMC Bank

HDIL says enough assets to cover loans from PMC Bank

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Crisis-hit HDIL on Tuesday said that loans taken from banks including Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative Bank were in normal course of business after providing adequate security cover and that it is ready to discuss with the bank to protect the interest of depositors.

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.

Unfair media trial causing extreme trauma: Rhea to SC

Unfair media trial causing extreme trauma: Rhea to SC

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

The submission by the actress in a 12-page affidavit in which she said the "constant sensationalisation" was causing extreme trauma and infringement of privacy of her rights came a day ahead of the next hearing of her plea for transfer of the Bihar police FIR against her from Patna to Mumbai.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.