News for 'Real Estate'

Enforcement Directorate Attaches 270 Crore in Assets Linked to Rajendra Lodha

Enforcement Directorate Attaches 270 Crore in Assets Linked to Rajendra Lodha

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached land parcels and other immovable assets worth over 270 crore as part of its money laundering investigation against Rajendra Lodha, former director of Lodha Developers.

Real estate prices in Maharashtra may dip

Real estate prices in Maharashtra may dip

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

The property rates in the ready reckoner for Mahrashtra may drop marginally reflecting the subdued sentiments, sources said. A final decision may be taken on Wednesday. The property ready reckoner is prepared by the office of the inspector general of registration and stamp duties on the basis of transactions in real estate sector in respective areas.

Real estate: 7 common mistakes to avoid

Real estate: 7 common mistakes to avoid

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

In bad times, informed investors, too, end up making mistakes in the real estate market. Here's how to avoid the pitfalls

AI puts India's office market back to work

AI puts India's office market back to work

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a potential new demand driver for India's office market, with AI-focused technology (tech) firms actively leasing new office space and established information technology (IT) companies expanding their footprint as they ramp up investments in AI.

Why Are Real Estate Prices Zooming Up?

Why Are Real Estate Prices Zooming Up?

Rediff.com26 May 2022

'After Covid, people started looking for bigger houses with pools and landscaped gardens.' 'Even middle class buyers are looking at plots of land in smaller towns.'

ICICI Venture to float $2 bn real estate fund

ICICI Venture to float $2 bn real estate fund

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

The fund, which will be launched next month, will have a tenure of ten years and the money will be invested in projects within three years. The fund from the country's largest private equity fund (it manages assets of over $2.5 billion in a diversified portfolio) comes just 18 months after it launched a real estate fund of $500 million. Of this, it has already invested 70 per cent in various projects.

RBI policy: Auto, real estate, banking gain

RBI policy: Auto, real estate, banking gain

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Monetary policy measures give temporary respite to rate-sensitive companies.

Extended Iran conflict may hit order inflows of L&T

Extended Iran conflict may hit order inflows of L&T

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

While investors would focus on the results and guidance for the third quarter of financial year 2025-26 (Q3FY26) in the normal course of business, the US-Israeli attack on Iran and the latter's retaliation at Gulf allies of the US has forced them to weigh the consequences of the event.

NSEL scam: Real estate, agri land procured using investor funds

NSEL scam: Real estate, agri land procured using investor funds

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

The prime accused deployed a modus operandi of claiming the investment in real estate purchased in the name of third party as unsecured loan

Shapoorji's mega plan: 13 million sq ft of residential real estate

Shapoorji's mega plan: 13 million sq ft of residential real estate

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

According to property experts, this is the biggest plan by any developer at the moment.

15 real estate trends to watch out for this year

15 real estate trends to watch out for this year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

The real estate sector is set to enter a progressive phase in 2015.

Nod to Real Estate Bill: Big relief for home buyers

Nod to Real Estate Bill: Big relief for home buyers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

With the controversial Land Acquisition Bill pending for long, government on Tuesday made a strong pitch in the Lok Sabha for "some sort of understanding" on it, saying passage of the legislation is necessary to make land available for the programme of 'Housing-for-All' by 2020.

Real estate funds get a big boost

Real estate funds get a big boost

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

In the first of its kind among property consultants, the UK-headquartered Knight Frank Group will launch a $250 million India-focused real estate fund.ICICI Prudential Mutual Fund recently launched its real estate securities fund, which is the first real estate mutual fund in India.

Does India need a real estate regulator?

Does India need a real estate regulator?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

"Land is the riskiest form of speculative real estate, which is why there are huge swings in land value," said Deepak Parekh, Chairman, HDFC in a key note address at a function organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers and Industry in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Now, a real estate start-up for expat rentals

Now, a real estate start-up for expat rentals

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The home rental market is facing a slowdown.

Decoding the real estate Bill: How it will help buyers

Decoding the real estate Bill: How it will help buyers

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The Bill will improve buyers' confidence and boost demand for residential real estate.

Why valuing real estate biz is fuzzy

Why valuing real estate biz is fuzzy

Rediff.com7 May 2007

The performance of real estate companies is dependent on a lot of intangibles and is prone to errors in assumptions.

Global firms in talks to invest in India's real estate

Global firms in talks to invest in India's real estate

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

This announcement will widen the base of investors, especially mid-sized financial institutions.

Real estate: It's still a good story

Real estate: It's still a good story

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Companies dismiss reports of a glut saying the demand for property remains robust.Unitech's consolidated profit numbers, for instance were way below expectations at Rs 401 crore (Rs 4.01 billion), thanks to a delay in some of its projects and the resulting lower revenues. But at the end of October, the stock was trading at levels of Rs 383, up about 50 per cent since August.

Budget evokes mixed reaction among real estate players

Budget evokes mixed reaction among real estate players

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Budget fails to cheer realty players.

Developers want single-window clearance before real estate law

Developers want single-window clearance before real estate law

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Real estate biggies expcet single window clearance for upcoming projects.

Leasing of retail spaces in malls, high streets up 15% this year

Leasing of retail spaces in malls, high streets up 15% this year

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Leasing of retail space in shopping malls and high streets across India's top eight cities is estimated to rise 15 per cent to nearly 9 million sq ft this year on increased supply amid high demand from retailers, according to Cushman & Wakefield. The leasing of retail spaces stood at 7.8 million sq ft in 2024.

ED Investigates Punjab Realty Groups Over Land Use Violations

ED Investigates Punjab Realty Groups Over Land Use Violations

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches in Punjab and Chandigarh, targeting realty groups and individuals linked to an official in the Chief Minister's Office, as part of a money laundering investigation into fraudulent land use changes and investor fraud.

Get ready for real estate mutual funds

Get ready for real estate mutual funds

Rediff.com9 May 2008

India's first REMF could well present itself as an investment option soon. But remember to check out the risks and the benefits

How the new Real Estate Bill will help home buyers

How the new Real Estate Bill will help home buyers

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

The real estate Bill will stamp out illegal practices prevalent in the industry.

Noida International Airport: Property Prices Soar Along Yamuna Expressway

Noida International Airport: Property Prices Soar Along Yamuna Expressway

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The inauguration of Noida International Airport (NIA) is set to significantly increase property values in micro-markets along the Yamuna Expressway, with projections indicating a 28 per cent rise for plots and 22 per cent for apartments over the next two years, according to Colliers.

Consumer-friendly real estate Bill to come up in Parliament

Consumer-friendly real estate Bill to come up in Parliament

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

The Monsoon Session of Parliament will begin on August 5 and the Bill, after its introduction, is likely to be referred to the Standing Committee of Parliament for examination.

Buying real estate? Wait, read this first!

Buying real estate? Wait, read this first!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

Pre-launch projects are tricky. Here's what to look for before investing.

How Jaitley allays worries of real estate bubble

How Jaitley allays worries of real estate bubble

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Jaitley said the Budget proposals would boost the realty sector, which would help meet the housing needs of a vast section of the population.

Delhi Community Mourns Father And Son Killed In Stabbing

Delhi Community Mourns Father And Son Killed In Stabbing

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A 62-year-old man and his 27-year-old son were fatally stabbed in their Delhi apartment, leaving the community in shock. Police have arrested a suspect, and a financial dispute is suspected as the motive.

RCom to raise Rs 5,000 cr by selling real estate

RCom to raise Rs 5,000 cr by selling real estate

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

The company will use the proceeds to part-repay its debt, which stands at Rs 34,000 crore (Rs 340 billion) even after the recent qualified institutional placement of its shares. An RCom board committee recently approved the sale of these assets.

Real estate fund managers scout for good assets

Real estate fund managers scout for good assets

Rediff.com1 May 2014

According to Cushman & Wakefield, the total value of investments in the residential segment for 2013 was recorded at Rs 4,050 crore ($650 million).

Real estate fund managers scout for good assets

Real estate fund managers scout for good assets

Rediff.com1 May 2014

According to Cushman & Wakefield, the total value of investments in the residential segment for 2013 was recorded at Rs 4,050 crore ($650 million).

FDI in real estate may be hiked

FDI in real estate may be hiked

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

'Real estate sector to grow at 20%'

'Real estate sector to grow at 20%'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Director of Unitech, Sanjay Chandra believes that with income levels and economy, both rising, the end-users or buyers are still there in the market and very actively still buying and does not expect any slowdown.

Pirojsha Godrej: 'Godrej Aims To Become Rs 5 Trillion Market-Cap Group In 5 Years'

Pirojsha Godrej: 'Godrej Aims To Become Rs 5 Trillion Market-Cap Group In 5 Years'

Rediff.com8 May 2026

'We are targeting a 2.5x to 3x increase in valuation by FY31.'