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BPO hits US real estate sector

BPO hits US real estate sector

Rediff.com3 Jun 2004

Outsourcing of information technology jobs, which is likely to continue to countries like India, has had an unexpected resul

GE enters Indian real estate market

GE enters Indian real estate market

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

GE Commercial Finance will invest $63 million in the Indian IT Parks Fund, sponsored by Ascendas Pte Ltd.

How to revive the real estate sector

How to revive the real estate sector

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

'The government has to stop trying to fix things for lenders, projects, homeowners and developers and think instead about how to fix the market for houses,' says Mihir S Sharma.

CB Richard Ellis is 'top real estate brand'

CB Richard Ellis is 'top real estate brand'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2005

Real estate major CB Richard Ellis has been named the 'Top commercial real estate brand' by the internationally recognised consulting firm Lipsey company.

ED Returns 63,000 Crore To Victims Of Financial Crimes

ED Returns 63,000 Crore To Victims Of Financial Crimes

Rediff.com12 May 2026

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.

NRIs can cash out of Indian real estate

NRIs can cash out of Indian real estate

Rediff.com18 Nov 2006

Non-resident Indians with wealth stuck in real estate in India have reason to rejoice.

Investing in real estate stocks? Careful!

Investing in real estate stocks? Careful!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

If you are already invested in real estate stocks, you've made your money, exit

Landmark real estate deal in offing for Volvo India

Landmark real estate deal in offing for Volvo India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

The company is close to buying 1-million square foot office space for Rs 700 crore in Bengaluru.

Is real estate really the best investment? Read this!

Is real estate really the best investment? Read this!

Rediff.com21 May 2014

You would be a fool to expect 200 per cent returns every time you invest in real estate. More so, when you don't count the risks engaged in such an adventure

Agassi's post-tennis career: real estate

Agassi's post-tennis career: real estate

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

"As I begin the next chapter of my life, I am looking for ways to pursue a career in business, specifically in real estate," Agassi, 36, said in a statement.

Cabinet amends real estate bill to stamp out illegal practices

Cabinet amends real estate bill to stamp out illegal practices

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Real estate bill seeks to impose penalties, including de-registration of the project and other fines in case of a breach.

Real Estate Bill: How it makes buyers the king

Real Estate Bill: How it makes buyers the king

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

The provisions in the bill will curb malpractices by developers and it even proposes to penalise them if norms are violated.

India's real estate laws need change

India's real estate laws need change

Rediff.com10 Sep 2003

Indian property market and its regulations need to be reformed further to attract foreign direct investment while the demand for space for business process outsourcing is expected to cross over two crore square feet in the next three-five years.

Sapne vs Everyone Season 2 Review: Ambition, Betrayal, Dreams In Disarray

Sapne vs Everyone Season 2 Review: Ambition, Betrayal, Dreams In Disarray

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Sapne vs Everyone is dark, and often depressing. At the same time, it is not completely hopeless, notes Deepa Gahlot.

Supreme Court Appoints Mediator In Surat Siphoning Case

Supreme Court Appoints Mediator In Surat Siphoning Case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

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.

Is Surajkund an attractive real estate hotspot?

Is Surajkund an attractive real estate hotspot?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

Of late, Surajkund has been hyped as an attractive alternative real estate destination on the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) map.

Pak CJ's son seeks FIR against real estate tycoon

Pak CJ's son seeks FIR against real estate tycoon

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

The application, filed by Arsalan Iftikhar's counsel in the supreme court, called for the registration of an FIR against Malik Riaz Hussain, owner of Bahria Town real estate firm, for alleging that he possessed photos and video footage of Iftikhar's visits to London that were allegedly paid for by the tycoon's relatives

Why Indiabulls is ready to exit real estate business

Why Indiabulls is ready to exit real estate business

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

Chennai-based Lakshmi Vilas Bank is set to merge with Indiabulls Housing Finance in a share-swap deal, RBI may not be comfortable with a bank owner having realty business under its wings.

Why investing in stocks is better than real estate

Why investing in stocks is better than real estate

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Investing in stocks offer secrecy, partial liquidity and freedom to invest even a small amount, says P V Subramanyam

Bengaluru real estate, a hotspot for PE funds

Bengaluru real estate, a hotspot for PE funds

Rediff.com21 May 2015

PE funds have invested Rs 13,000 cr into the property market in Bengaluru.

How Dehradun Police Solved Businessman's Murder Case

How Dehradun Police Solved Businessman's Murder Case

Rediff.com21 May 2026

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.

Noida replaces Mumbai in real estate ranking

Noida replaces Mumbai in real estate ranking

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Gurgaon scores down from previous year but still on top.

Sale of affordable homes improving; signalling recovery in real estate sector: Survey

Sale of affordable homes improving; signalling recovery in real estate sector: Survey

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic affected the residential property market during the April-June period last year but sales have improved in affordable homes segment since July onwards, reflecting economic recovery in the real estate sector, according to the Economic Survey. The National Housing Bank's (NHB) Housing Price Indices (HPIs) are a broad measure of movement of residential property prices observed within a geographic boundary. The NHB-RESIDEX captures two housing price indices -- HPI@ Assessment Prices and HPI@ Market Prices - Under Construction Properties based on the data available for 50 cities with quarterly updation.

Where Are India's Rich Investing Money?

Where Are India's Rich Investing Money?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

As the rupee weakens, wealthy families are accelerating investments in global assets.

Affordable housing to drive India's real estate sector

Affordable housing to drive India's real estate sector

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Builders bet on affordable homes as luxury sales dip, however, signs of revival after note ban and Rera are slowly visible

GST: Decision on real estate, lottery deferred till Sunday

GST: Decision on real estate, lottery deferred till Sunday

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Restricting the input credit is not a good idea for any sector, particularly real estate which requires more formalisation.

25 countries that saw biggest change in real estate loans

25 countries that saw biggest change in real estate loans

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

Let's take a look at nations that saw biggest change in real estate loans.

Delhi's Drone Policy Aims for Safe Operations and Ecosystem Growth

Delhi's Drone Policy Aims for Safe Operations and Ecosystem Growth

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

The Delhi government is developing a drone policy focused on creating research clusters, establishing testing facilities, enabling drone use in traffic management, and providing subsidies to support the drone ecosystem.

Should you rush to buy oil & gas, real estate stocks?

Should you rush to buy oil & gas, real estate stocks?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Though the developments are positive, analysts say the benefits will accrue only in the long run

India Inc Battles Rising Gulf War Costs

India Inc Battles Rising Gulf War Costs

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Companies are already diversifying sourcing, raising prices, and reworking operating models as the disruption drags on.

Is the tide turning for real estate?

Is the tide turning for real estate?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2012

Analysts have turned bullish after success of some big launches and revival of home sales. There is optimism on rate cuts by RBI and hope for lower inflation; which may renew buyers' interest in real estate in coming months.

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Gurugram Realty Group for 500 Crore Fraud

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Gurugram Realty Group for 500 Crore Fraud

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on a Gurugram-based realty group, 32nd Avenue, as part of an investigation into an alleged 500 crore fraud targeting investors. The raids targeted seven premises linked to the group, which operates in Delhi-NCR and Goa. The investigation stems from multiple FIRs filed by investors who claim they were duped.

Stock markets end higher; ITC, banks lead recovery

Stock markets end higher; ITC, banks lead recovery

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Stock markets closed higher on Friday after the Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged as expected and proposed allowing banks to lend to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) with certain prudential safeguards to deepen the financing pool for the real estate sector.

Builders welcome Real Estate Bill, provision of jail harsh

Builders welcome Real Estate Bill, provision of jail harsh

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The new law would boost home buyer confidence as well as investment in the realty sector.

FDI inflow to real estate lowest in 4 years

FDI inflow to real estate lowest in 4 years

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Between January and June 2011, PE investments in real estate reached $444 million, 47 per cent higher than the investments made in 2010 during the same period.

Five HOTTEST real estate cities to watch out for in India

Five HOTTEST real estate cities to watch out for in India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2011

Siddhesh Joglekar, founder of Estatelister.com lists out reasons why these five cities could emerge as the best real estate investments in the New Year.

Which Industries Will Give Bigger Salary Hikes?

Which Industries Will Give Bigger Salary Hikes?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

'While salary increments are moderating compared to last year, not all functions are moving at the same pace.'

Buying real estate at property fairs? Beware!

Buying real estate at property fairs? Beware!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Here's what you must watch out for while inquiring about real estate deals at property exhibitions.