News for 'Real Estate'

Premium Office Rents Surge in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR Due to Supply Constraints

Premium Office Rents Surge in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR Due to Supply Constraints

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Large office leases in Mumbai and Delhi-NCR are commanding premium rentals in key micro-locations, driven by a scarcity of quality Grade-A space and sustained occupier demand, according to real estate consultants.

PE deal value in Indian real estate down 30% from 2019-20: Anarock

PE deal value in Indian real estate down 30% from 2019-20: Anarock

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The aggregate value of private equity (PE) deals in Indian real estate has declined nearly 30 per cent to $3.6 billion in 2023-24 (FY24) as compared to $5.1 billion in FY20, according to a report released on Monday.

The 5 best real estate options!

The 5 best real estate options!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

Will Reliance be real estate's new disruptor?

Will Reliance be real estate's new disruptor?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

A stake sale of Reliance's real estate portfolio would help it raise anything between $1-5 billion and could be one of the triggers for the company's shares to break out.

Raymond forays into real estate business

Raymond forays into real estate business

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Raymond, the Singhania group's flagship company, has forayed into real estate development.

Sachin Tendulkar Spends Rs 70 Crore On Lonavala Property

Sachin Tendulkar Spends Rs 70 Crore On Lonavala Property

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Sachin Tendulkar has acquired a 3.86 acre land parcel in Lonavala, Maharashtra, for approximately Rs 70 crore, completing the purchase through three separate conveyance deeds.

Premiumisation to fuel 8-11% residential sales value growth in top 7 cities by FY27: Icra

Premiumisation to fuel 8-11% residential sales value growth in top 7 cities by FY27: Icra

Rediff.com27 Aug 2026

Icra predicts that the top seven Indian cities will see an 8-11 per cent year-on-year growth in housing sales value by FY27, reaching approximately 7.9 trillion, primarily driven by the ongoing trend of premiumisation and a favourable product mix.

How Much Did FPIs Sell In September?

How Much Did FPIs Sell In September?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

They had bought Rs 29,631 crore worth of shares in August.

How to boost Jammu & Kashmir's real estate sector

How to boost Jammu & Kashmir's real estate sector

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Unless security is given paramount importance, it is difficult for real estate activity to pick momentum in J&K.

Gurugram Police, Doctor Under Scanner For Alleged Evidence Disappearance In Death Case

Gurugram Police, Doctor Under Scanner For Alleged Evidence Disappearance In Death Case

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

A Delhi court has ordered an investigation into Gurugram Police officials and a doctor for alleged procedural lapses in handling the body of real estate professional Yuvraj Singh Manchanda. The court cited delays in uploading body details to ZIPNET, failure to videograph the post-mortem, and discrepancies in the post-mortem report, suggesting a possible role in the disappearance of evidence.

Real estate stocks: A trader's delight

Real estate stocks: A trader's delight

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Investors cannot follow a buy-and-hold strategy, but there can be short-term gains.

Mumbai's real estate crashes, suburbs turn attractive

Mumbai's real estate crashes, suburbs turn attractive

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Skyrocketing real estate prices in Mumbai and global economic conditions have badly hit Mumbai's real estate sector with sales falling by nearly 70 per cent.

Now, a real estate mutual fund

Now, a real estate mutual fund

Rediff.com12 May 2008

With the market regulator SEBI giving its go ahead to real estate mutual funds investors now have one more avenue to diversify their mutual fund portfolio.

Rushing into real estate?

Rushing into real estate?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

If you are looking at investing, remember that it is high maintenance and can be a drain on liquidity.

Dubai: Indians top real estate investors

Dubai: Indians top real estate investors

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

To tap the growing Indian interest, the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, in conjunction with the Dubai Properties Group will organize Dubai real estate road shows in 2007.

Real estate investment trusts: Pros and cons

Real estate investment trusts: Pros and cons

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Liquidity, stable income generation, potential capital appreciation are the benefits from REITs

Indiabulls to list real estate arm

Indiabulls to list real estate arm

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Sentiment in real estate turns optimistic in Oct-Dec

Sentiment in real estate turns optimistic in Oct-Dec

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The sentiment in the real estate industry turned optimistic during October-December 2020 and the outlook for the next six months is positive on the back of revival in demand for both residential and office properties, according to a survey by Knight Frank India-FICCI-Naredco. The 27th edition of 'Real Estate Sentiment Index Q4 2020 survey' of developers, banks, financial institutions and private equity players operating in the sector was released on Monday in a video-conference. As per the report, the 'Current Sentiments Score', for the first time in 2020, entered the optimistic zone at 54 points in Q4 (October-December) 2020, a significant jump of 14 points over the previous quarter.

Can India Fix Its Growing Student Housing Crisis?

Can India Fix Its Growing Student Housing Crisis?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

India's student housing shortage is widening, but high land costs, weak rental yields and regulatory hurdles are keeping organised developers away.

World's most expensive real estate markets

World's most expensive real estate markets

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Mumbai is the 16th most expensive city for residential space.

Clear pending Real Estate Regulatory Bill

Clear pending Real Estate Regulatory Bill

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Clear pending Real Estate Regulatory Bill with other administrative reforms, says Ravi Saund.

Gold loans, commercial realty fuel NBFC credit surge in May

Gold loans, commercial realty fuel NBFC credit surge in May

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) in India saw their overall credit growth accelerate to 14.2 per cent year-on-year in May, primarily driven by significant increases in loans against gold jewellery and commercial real estate, according to recent Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data.

World's 10 hottest real estate markets

World's 10 hottest real estate markets

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

According to CNBC's report based on a research by global real estate consultancy Knight Frank, which ranks countries according to highest average growth in housing prices from the fourth quarter of 2006 to the same period in 2011, here are the world's hottest real estate markets.

India's Office Leasing Market Shows Resilience Amidst Supply Constraints

India's Office Leasing Market Shows Resilience Amidst Supply Constraints

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Net office space leasing in India's top eight cities declined by 20 per cent in the January-September period to 36.7 million sq ft, primarily due to limited fresh supply of quality workspaces and a high base effect from the previous year, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield. Despite this, gross leasing saw a 1 per cent increase, reaching a record 64.6 million sq ft, indicating strong underlying market activity.

Real estate suffers 10% drop in Bangalore

Real estate suffers 10% drop in Bangalore

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

"Like other sectors which bore the brunt of recession, the impact on real estate has also been felt. Even a cosmo city like Bangalore, which was most happening in terms of real estate, has suffered a 10 per cent drop", M R Jaishankar, chairman & managing director of the group told reporters.

Real estate hotspot: Trends in Ahmedabad

Real estate hotspot: Trends in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

In the third part of the series on real estate hotspots in India, estatelister.com highlights why Ahmedabad could emerge as a long-term investment bet.

DLF's real estate story

DLF's real estate story

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

Four years after delisting its shares from the Delhi Stock Exchange, real estate behemoth DLF is knocking at the capital market again selling shares at - hold your breath - 837 times the valuation at which it exited the stock market. Should you buy?

'Land related Bills may stifle real estate'

'Land related Bills may stifle real estate'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

Unitech, a New Delhi-based real estate developer, has said various bills related to land and real estate sector may impact the sector's growth if various stakeholders' interests are not taken care of.

UK sanctions West Bank settlers, Israel shuts British consulate

UK sanctions West Bank settlers, Israel shuts British consulate

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

The UK has announced a comprehensive sanctions regime against Israeli settlements in the West Bank, banning the import of goods and targeting entities involved in settlement expansion. Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband condemned the "ethnic cleansing of Palestinians" and highlighted international support for the UK's stance, while Israel reacted strongly with counter-measures.

Reforms Utsav To Showcase 1,300 Reforms

Reforms Utsav To Showcase 1,300 Reforms

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

The three-month long outreach will be closely monitored by senior government officials.

LIC to consolidate real estate portfolio

LIC to consolidate real estate portfolio

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

LIC has proposed a consolidation of its real estate portfolio and is inviting bids from consultancy organisations.

Raymond forays into real estate with Thane project

Raymond forays into real estate with Thane project

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The project will house 3,000 residential units across 10 towers in the first phase on a 20-acre land parcel that Raymond owns in Thane

Investing in real estate? Issues to consider

Investing in real estate? Issues to consider

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

You should invest in real estate, if it is fitting well within your overall investment strategy to reach your financial goals. However it is recommended to consider certain aspects before jumping into it.

Govt plans model real estate bill

Govt plans model real estate bill

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

For promoting a planned and healthy real estate development of colonies and apartments in big cities, union housing and urban poverty alleviation ministry has drafted a bill and invited suggestions from experts.

Real estate players bank on CPs

Real estate players bank on CPs

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

Cash-strapped real estate firms are resorting to short-term borrowings of funds to complete ongoing projects as the economic slowdown has virtually halted demand for properties, freezing cash flows.

Mumbai's Prime Residential Market Surges, Outperforming Global Average

Mumbai's Prime Residential Market Surges, Outperforming Global Average

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Mumbai's prime residential property market recorded a significant 6.2 per cent year-on-year price growth in the second quarter of 2026, more than double the global average, positioning it eighth globally, according to Knight Frank.

Real estate issues face uphill task

Real estate issues face uphill task

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Real estate companies appear to be the worst hit by the ongoing global uncertainties, coupled with the new norms for primary market issuances.

Gurugram Murder: Family Alleges Police Cremated Body Without Informing Them

Gurugram Murder: Family Alleges Police Cremated Body Without Informing Them

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

A 31-year-old man, Yuvraj Singh Manchanda, was found murdered in a Gurugram drain, allegedly over a financial dispute. His family claims Gurugram police recovered and cremated his body without informing them, despite him being reported missing in Delhi. Two former colleagues have been arrested in connection with the murder.

Home truths about Indian real estate in the pandemic

Home truths about Indian real estate in the pandemic

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

There's no place like home, but even for the affluent buying one in India is difficult. On top of that, the coronavirus pandemic-now in its eighteenth month-has made life uncertain. A hopeful thing is buying a house looks alluring as loan interest rates fall below 7 per cent, their multi-decadal lows. The slow decline in GDP growth after demonetisation, followed by the economic shock caused by Covid-19 waves, has hurt us unevenly.

Real estate agents, tour operators, beware!

Real estate agents, tour operators, beware!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2008

If you are a service provider, especially a real estate agent or a tour operator and not registered with the tax authorities, the service tax department has begun compiling data of such entities and will soon crack down on tax evaders.