It is important to focus on the 'affordability factor'
Yield-generating instruments like Infrastructure Investment Trusts (Invits), Real Estate Investment Trusts (Reits), and Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) are witnessing a surge in investor interest, contrasting with a notable slowdown in the equity primary market, which saw only one IPO in April.
Singapore is keen on a public-private partnership with India in infrastructure development, especially in real estate and construction sectors, according to a member of a high-level business delegation visiting Chennai.
Sheikh, who is very optimistic of the industry sailing though this tough phase, thanked Mohit Arora, the owner of Supertech, who has been sponsoring him since 2017.
Traditionally, real estate has been the major investment avenue across the world. The trend is not due for a change as the capital appreciation is good. However there are some points to be thought about.
As the rupee weakens, wealthy families are accelerating investments in global assets.
A man in Hanumakonda district is under investigation for allegedly murdering his pregnant wife and two young daughters by pushing them into a swimming pool. Police are investigating the motives behind the alleged crime.
Housing Development Finance Corporation on Wednesday announced its foray into the real estate fund business by launching 'HDFC Property Fund' in association with the State Bank of India.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has for the first time proposed to regulate online platforms offering fractional ownership in real estate, a model already popular in countries like the United States and UAE. In a consultation paper floated recently, the capital markets regulator stated that such fractional ownership of real estate assets was proposed to be brought as MSM (micro, small, medium) REITs under Sebi (Real Estate Investment Trusts) Regulations. This model allows investors to own a fraction or a small share in a real estate asset like buildings and office spaces, which could include warehouses, shopping centres, conference centres.
According to BS research, this makes K P Singh the fourth richest Indian by today's market capitalisation, after Mukesh Ambani, Anil Ambani and Sunil Mittal. He overtakes Wipro's Azim Premji, who ranks immediately after him.
Do you know what's the going rate per square foot in your neighbourhood? Is it the best time to buy real estate/ home? Or should you wait for a while before buying your dream home?
The real estate sector wants "high-impact" measures, like special schemes and tax breaks for developers, to revive the fortunes of the affordable housing segment in the country, multiple executives told Business Standard. This segment has been struggling since the Covid-19 outbreak, in contrast to larger and costlier homes which have been selling like hot cakes. The demand comes at a time when the government is taking suggestions from industry players before tabling the General Budget in the Parliament next month.
The Enforcement Directorate has reported a staggering 170 per cent surge in asset attachments, reaching 81,422 crore in the last financial year (FY26), underscoring its intensified efforts against financial crimes and its significant role in restituting funds to victims.
Companies are already diversifying sourcing, raising prices, and reworking operating models as the disruption drags on.
The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in a money laundering case linked to an alleged Rs 145 crore fraud involving fixed deposits of the Panchkula Municipal Corporation.
The Securities and Exchange Board of India on Monday approved guidelines for real estate mutual funds.
'India has initiated a bear market and we will still go lower. It has nothing to do with the economy.'
The Rs 4,400 crore (Rs 44 billion) Alliance Group will invest Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) to launch the country's first 24-hour real estate information channel next month.
Real estate prices in Mumbai, and most cities around the country, have skyrocketed in the past one year. Since Mumbai still remains the price-setter for the rest of the country, let us understand the dynamics of real estate prices in this city.
'While salary increments are moderating compared to last year, not all functions are moving at the same pace.'
The Union Budget 2013-14 has been largely neutral as far as Real Estate industry as most of its specific demands/wishes ignored especially that of infrastructure status, allowing ECB for all segments against current affordable housing alone.
Dehradun Police have arrested a sharpshooter from Uttar Pradesh for the murder of a local businessman in Rajpur last year. The murder was orchestrated due to a property dispute between the victim and his stepbrother.
Sapne vs Everyone is dark, and often depressing. At the same time, it is not completely hopeless, notes Deepa Gahlot.
Foreign capital flows into the Indian real estate jumped over three-fold to $23.9 billion during 2017-21 period as compared to the previous five years, according to Colliers-FICCI report. In its report 'Foreign investments in Indian real estate turn a corner', property consultant Colliers mentioned that the global investors have shown an increased inclination towards investment in Indian real estate buoyed by regulatory reforms introduced in 2016. "Foreign investors, who had previously refrained from investing in the Indian real estate market due to the lack of transparency, started investing in the country with greater optimism from 2017," Colliers said.
The Supreme Court has appointed former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna as the sole mediator to resolve a dispute involving businessman Ashokbhai Haribhai Gajera and others in a case linked to textile market projects in Surat. The case involves allegations of siphoning off Rs 1,900 crore and forging documents.
Here's a series that will help you understand the factors responsible for why some areas in India are fast emerging as real estate hotspots and help you make informed choices while investing in real estate.
Over the last weekend, the central bank has tried to address the biggest near-term concern for property companies --bankruptcy -- says a CLSA report. The one-time move, which will allow banks not to classify commercial real estate loans as non-performing loans, will reduce the near-term risks for some property firms.
The real estate business thrives on creating excess spaces beyond the permitted building codes, short-changing the buyer, and even opting for poorer quality of material. This finds an enthusiastic resonance among the officialdom. Flouting rules is part of the business model, says Mahesh Vijapurkar.
Three men have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly robbing a real estate businessman after posing as police officers. The accused gained entry to the victim's home under the guise of checking CCTV footage.
Credai is the apex body for real estate developers in the country and represents over 9,000 developers through 128 chapters in 20 states
It proposes to set up a regulator in every state.
Real estate is a sector which generates second highest employment and contributes approximately 5% of the GDP of the country.
It is the fastest growing sector with ever growing concerns.
As per its approved Financial Restructuring Plan, Air India is required to raise Rs 5,000 crore over a period of 10 years through asset monetisation
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of a stake in AI acceleration cloud provider Neysa Networks by Blackstone-backed private equity funds and other investors, following Neysa's announcement of a USD 1.2 billion capital raise.
This year's Budget comes at a time when interest rates are still high and demand for real estate has remained poor.
It is expected that the global real estate market will see some major improvements in the latter half of the year.
In the second part of this series that identifies fastest emerging real estate hotspots in India, Estatelister.com explains why Kharadi, close to Pune Airport in Maharashtra, is emerging as a new investment hub.
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