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IT raids on Gujarat realty firm unearth Rs 500 cr in black money

IT raids on Gujarat realty firm unearth Rs 500 cr in black money

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

The raids that were launched at 22 premises of the group and the brokers on September 28 are underway, the statement by the Central Board of Direct Taxes said.

UP govt plans New Ayodhya project across 1400 acres

UP govt plans New Ayodhya project across 1400 acres

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The temple town is likely to witness a major jump in tourist inflow once flagship projects are commissioned. In the first six months of 2022, more than 20 million tourists visited Ayodhya.

Global realty funds eye India with $15 bn kitty

Global realty funds eye India with $15 bn kitty

Rediff.com21 Jun 2006

Global realty funds eye India with $15 bn kitty

Markets fall for 5th day: Investors become poorer by Rs 7.48 lakh cr

Markets fall for 5th day: Investors become poorer by Rs 7.48 lakh cr

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Equity investors became poorer by Rs 7.48 lakh crore in five consecutive days of market fall, where the BSE Sensex has declined by nearly 3 per cent. In the past five days, the BSE Sensex has tumbled 1,713.71 points or 2.79 per cent. This has led to an erosion of Rs 7,48,887.04 crore from the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms in five trading sessions.

Markets fall on selling in IT, banking shares, FII outflows

Markets fall on selling in IT, banking shares, FII outflows

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Among the Sensex firms, HCL Technologies fell the most by 2.4 per cent. IndusInd Bank (2.35 per cent), Infosys (2.28 per cent), Wipro (1.8 per cent), NTPC (1.71 per cent), Asian Paints (1.7 per cent), Tata Consultancy Services (1.36 per cent),Tech Mahindra (1.03 per cent) and SBI (1 per cent) were among the major laggards.

NRIs should take advantage of slowing Indian realty

NRIs should take advantage of slowing Indian realty

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Despite the slowdown, property investments can give them good returns over the long term

Morgan Stanley to invest $1bn in Indian realty

Morgan Stanley to invest $1bn in Indian realty

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Morgan Stanley Real Estate, the realty arm of global financial services firm Morgan Stanley, on Wednesday said it plans to invest $1 billion (Rs 4,600 crore) in next 4-5 years in India.

Markets end in red; Sensex down 391 points

Markets end in red; Sensex down 391 points

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Mixed earnings and not so encouraging macroeconomic data dented sentiment, Ajit Mishra, VP - Research, Religare Broking Ltd said. In twin blows to Indian economic revival, higher food prices drove retail inflation to a five-month high of 7.4 per cent, while factory output fell for the first time in 18 months. The second consecutive month of rise in consumer price index (CPI)-based inflation will add to the pressure on the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to again raise interest rates to tame high prices. In the broader market, BSE Midcap declined 0.73 per cent while smallcap dropped 0.45 per cent.

Omkar realty group's chairman, MD arrested in money-laundering case

Omkar realty group's chairman, MD arrested in money-laundering case

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested the chairman and the managing director (MD) of Mumbai-based Omkar Realtors and Developers in connection with a money laundering case against them linked to the alleged loan fraud in Yes Bank, official sources said on Wednesday.

Airport upgrades to add 78 mn sq ft realty space

Airport upgrades to add 78 mn sq ft realty space

Rediff.com20 May 2008

The projects cover 40,000 acres across 40 existing and seven new airports, according to the Airport Realty Report by global property consultancy Cushman & Wakefield.

Sensex gains 311 points; reclaims 60K mark

Sensex gains 311 points; reclaims 60K mark

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Among the Sensex firms, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tata Steel, ITC, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Maruti, Mahindra & Mahindra and State Bank of India were the biggest winners. Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, HCL Technologies, Tech Mahindra, Asian Paints, Wipro and Tata Motors were the biggest laggards.

Investment in realty sector dips 65% in 2013

Investment in realty sector dips 65% in 2013

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Investment in real estate sector in India stood at $3.4 billion during 2012.

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

'Mera baap sant tha, main nahin hoon'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'She showed courage at every turn in her political career.'

Street rejoices DLF's strong Q4 performance, guidance

Street rejoices DLF's strong Q4 performance, guidance

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Encouraging results for the fourth quarter of the 2022-23 financial year (Q4FY23) have led to a big surge in the share price of DLF. The realty major closed FY23 with Rs 15,000 crore (up 107 per cent year-on-year or YoY) of pre-sales, leading to cash generation of Rs 2,500 crore (up 14 per cent YoY) and reduced net debt by Rs 1,960 crore YoY. The launch of The Arbour project in Q4FY23 alone drove sales of Rs 8,000 crore in the quarter.

Why realty sector gives nightmares to buyers

Why realty sector gives nightmares to buyers

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The trust deficit has widened with buyers losing confidence in a developer's ability to construct and deliver a project on time.

Sensex, Nifty edge lower in choppy trade

Sensex, Nifty edge lower in choppy trade

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

From the Sensex pack, Tata Motors, Sun Pharma, Wipro, Tata Consultancy Services, UltraTech Cement, Tech Mahindra, Bajaj Finserv, HCL Technologies, Infosys and IndusInd Bank were the major laggards. NTPC, Power Grid, Reliance Industries, Tata Steel, HDFC and HDFC Bank were the major winners.

Sebi to auction properties of Saradha Group on Dec 16

Sebi to auction properties of Saradha Group on Dec 16

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday said it has lined up three properties of Saradha Group of Companies for an auction on December 16, at a reserve price of Rs 5.21 crore. The move is part of Sebi's efforts to recover money raised by the company from the public through illicit schemes. In a notice, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said the auction will be conducted between 11 am to 12 pm on December 16, 2022. The properties to go under the hammer include land parcels located in West Bengal.

The reality of Indian realty: More downs than ups

The reality of Indian realty: More downs than ups

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

Raghavendra Kamath reports on what ails India's real estate sector.

PE investment in realty drops 46% to Rs 1,638 cr

PE investment in realty drops 46% to Rs 1,638 cr

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The decline in the quantum of PE investment in realty sector was due to to less number of deals (13 in H1 2013) as the average ticket size of deals remained same. In first half of 2012, there were 19 PE deals.

Investors' wealth plunges Rs 10.42 lakh crore in 7 trading sessions

Investors' wealth plunges Rs 10.42 lakh crore in 7 trading sessions

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

Seven consecutive sessions of decline in the equity market has eroded the wealth of investors by a whopping Rs 10.42 lakh crore and the benchmark Sensex has tumbled more than 2,000 points during this period. Concerns over more rate hikes by developed economies, weak global equity markets and fresh foreign fund outflows from the domestic market have dented investor sentiments. On Monday, the BSE Sensex dropped 175.58 points or 0.30 per cent to end at 59,288.35 points, marking a decline for seven straight trading sessions.

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

'Housing sector seeing biggest boom in last 15 years'

'Housing sector seeing biggest boom in last 15 years'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

India's housing sector is witnessing probably the "biggest boom" in the last one and half decade driven by various factors such as affordability and customers aspiration to own homes, HDFC Capital Advisors Managing Director and CEO Vipul Roongta said on Tuesday. Addressing a real estate summit organised by FICCI, he noted that the residential real estate segment has revived strongly after going through a lot of pain due to new realty law RERA and demonetisation. "In the last one and half decade, I think this is probably the biggest boom I am personally seeing as an organisation on the residential segment, whether it is affordable mid-income and premium housing properties," said Roongta, who is also co-chairman, FICCI Real Estate Committee.

Markets in consolidation phase; prudent to book profit now: Analysts

Markets in consolidation phase; prudent to book profit now: Analysts

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The markets may be entering a consolidation phase and are expected to trade sideways for now after a good run in the last few weeks, suggest analysts. In this backdrop, they suggest investors can book profits at the current levels and enter the market again on a decline from a medium-to-long term perspective. Thus far in fiscal 2023-24 (FY24), the S&P BSE Sensex has moved up around 5 per cent to nearly 62,000 levels.

Sensex snaps 5-day rally, ends down 652 points

Sensex snaps 5-day rally, ends down 652 points

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

BSE benchmark Sensex nursed losses on Friday as investors pocketed gains after a five-session winning streak amid a bearish trend overseas. A depreciating rupee and foreign fund outflows further soured risk sentiment, traders said. The 30-share gauge, which had started the trade on a firm note, soon gave up all the gains and finally ended 651.85 points or 1.08 per cent lower at 59,646.15. The broader NSE Nifty snapped its eight-day rally to close at 17,758.45, down 198.05 points or 1.10 per cent.

Want To Invest In Kamanewala Ghar?

Want To Invest In Kamanewala Ghar?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

This sort of property is better suited for an investor rather than an end user.

Adani bags Dharavi redevelopment project with Rs 5069 cr bid

Adani bags Dharavi redevelopment project with Rs 5069 cr bid

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The group has put in a Rs 5,069 crore bid for the redevelopment of one of the largest slum sprawls in the world, outbidding DLF, which had quoted Rs 2,025 crore, chief executive officer of the project S V R Srinivas said.

Investors become poorer by Rs 5.78 lakh cr in two days of market fall

Investors become poorer by Rs 5.78 lakh cr in two days of market fall

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Investors' wealth tumbled over Rs 5.78 lakh crore in two days of market fall amid a weak trend in global markets after a host of central banks hiked interest rates and gave hawkish commentary. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 461.22 points or 0.75 per cent to settle at 61,337.81 on Friday. In the previous trade, the BSE benchmark had tanked 878.88 points or 1.40 per cent to settle at 61,799.03.

'There is clearly a 17 - 18% upside in the markets over the next 12-15 months'

'There is clearly a 17 - 18% upside in the markets over the next 12-15 months'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Earnings growth, attractive valuations and change in FPI flows from negative to positive over the next 12 months are some of the key triggers for an upside. "A poor monsoon, high inflation and further rate hike are some of the key risks

Sensex, Nifty close almost flat; IT stocks weigh

Sensex, Nifty close almost flat; IT stocks weigh

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

Benchmark BSE Sensex and Nifty closed on a flat note after a volatile session on Wednesday profit booking in IT and realty shares negated gains in metal and oil & gas stocks. The 30-share BSE Sensex ended 35.78 points or 0.06 per cent lower at 58,817.29, while the broader NSE Nifty inched 9.65 points or 0.06 per cent higher at 17,534.75. The market remained range-bound for the most part of the session as investors kept their exposure low due to weak global cues, traders said.

Top Mumbai realtors turn to redeveloping properties

Top Mumbai realtors turn to redeveloping properties

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

Leading property developers, such as Oberoi Realty, Tata Realty and Infrastructure, and Hiranandani, have turned to redevelopment of existing buildings in the expensive parts of Mumbai as a way of augmenting revenue. Experts estimate that Mumbai's redevelopment projects could be worth Rs 30,000 crore. As such, they are not new. What is new is that the big developers are interested in them. Leading the race is Oberoi Realty, which has set up a separate team for these projects.

Stock markets rise for 2nd session, Sensex gains 156 pts

Stock markets rise for 2nd session, Sensex gains 156 pts

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Benchmark BSE Sensex rose by 156 points while the Nifty closed above the 17,300 level on Thursday after gains in metal, IT and capital goods shares amid foreign capital inflows. The 30-share BSE benchmark gained 156.63 points or 0.27 per cent to settle at 58,222.10. During the day, it jumped 513.29 points or 0.88 per cent to 58,578.76.

Sebi to auction properties of Saradha Group on Nov 1

Sebi to auction properties of Saradha Group on Nov 1

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Markets regulator Sebi on Friday said it has lined up as many as 69 properties of Saradha Group of Companies for an auction on November 1 at a reserve price of Rs 30 crore. The move is part of Sebi's efforts to recover money raised by the company from public through illicit schemes. In a notice, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said the auction will be conducted between 11 am to 1 pm on November 1, 2022.

Haryana govt red-faced as officials give Vadra clean chit in DLF land deal

Haryana govt red-faced as officials give Vadra clean chit in DLF land deal

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

No violation of rules or regulations were found in the transfer of land by businessman Robert Vadra's Skylight Hospitality to realty major DLF, the Haryana government has told the Punjab and Haryana high court in Chandigarh.

Investors' wealth plummets over Rs 6.80 lakh cr in 3 days

Investors' wealth plummets over Rs 6.80 lakh cr in 3 days

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Investors' wealth has eroded by over Rs 680,441 crore in three days of market fall amid weak global trends and muted domestic sentiments. Extending its losses for the third straight day, BSE benchmark Sensex on Thursday finished below the 60,000-level, weighed by hectic selling in IT, energy and finance stocks amid a sell-off in European equities. The index has lost 1,844.29 points in three sessions.

Buyer Liable To Pay EMI To Builder

Buyer Liable To Pay EMI To Builder

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

A National Commission order held that the buyer was the borrower and so the bank was entitled to demand the EMI payments from him.

Investors poorer by over Rs 6.18 lakh crore

Investors poorer by over Rs 6.18 lakh crore

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Investors have become poorer by over Rs 6.18 lakh crore as markets took a heavy beating on Friday. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 1,093.22 points or 1.82 per cent to settle at 58,840.79. During the day, it tumbled 1,246.84 points or 2 per cent to 58,687.17.

HDFC to set up fund to finance stressed realty projects

HDFC to set up fund to finance stressed realty projects

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The real estate sector had been going through a rough phase even before the COVID-19 crisis, marked by falling sales and piling up of inventories.

Demolition of Supertech twin towers to begin in 2 weeks

Demolition of Supertech twin towers to begin in 2 weeks

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

In the wake of the Supreme Court order on razing of the illegal twin towers of Supertech, NOIDA CEO Ritu Maheshwari on Monday said the demolition process will begin on site within two weeks. She said NOIDA (also called the Noida Authority) has already convened a meeting on Wednesday at 12 noon in compliance with the apex court directives. The SC on Monday directed it to commence "within two weeks" the demolition of the realty major's twin 40-storey towers of its Emerald Court project in Sector 93A of the city.

Housing sales may dip if home loan rates rise

Housing sales may dip if home loan rates rise

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The RBI's decision to hike the benchmark interest rate will make home loans costlier and affect housing sales, especially in affordable and mid-income segments, according to property consultants. The RBI on Wednesday hiked the key benchmark rate by 50 basis points. Property consultancy firms Anarock, Knight Frank India, JLL India, Colliers India, India Sotheby's International Realty and Investors Clinic said that the RBI's move was on the expected line to control inflation and this would result in an increase in interest rates on home loans.