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Maharashtra overtakes Tamil Nadu in NITI's 2024 export preparedness index

Maharashtra overtakes Tamil Nadu in NITI's 2024 export preparedness index

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Maharashtra has pipped Tamil Nadu in NITI Aayog's latest Export Preparedness Index (EPI) for 2024. While Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh gained ground, Karnataka and Haryana slipped out of the top five, the central government think tank said in its report released on Wednesday.

Kabul Chawla's gamble in real estate turns ugly in India

Kabul Chawla's gamble in real estate turns ugly in India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Kabul Chawla's company in India is facing the ire of consumers.

BSE Sensex tops other assets classes by a hefty margin in 40 years

BSE Sensex tops other assets classes by a hefty margin in 40 years

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

The BSE Sensex has been one of the top-performing areas of investment in the past 40 years, consistently delivering double-digit returns in rupee terms, beating assets such as global equities, precious metals, and fixed income.

Watch for Portfolio Overlap Before Adding Funds

Watch for Portfolio Overlap Before Adding Funds

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Overlap refers to the same stocks appearing across fund portfolios.

Why real estate prices are so high

Why real estate prices are so high

Rediff.com1 Apr 2006

Real estate prices likely to go up

Real estate prices likely to go up

Rediff.com14 Jul 2004

Real estate barons lost 90% of wealth in a decade

Real estate barons lost 90% of wealth in a decade

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

The BSE Realty Index is on a downhill journey.

New real estate law strikes fear among builders

New real estate law strikes fear among builders

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

New law could pose challenges of cost escalation, increased paperwork, fear developers.

DeMo effect: Money moves from real estate to stocks

DeMo effect: Money moves from real estate to stocks

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

About Rs 2,000 crore of realty money has flown into stocks in the National Capital Region in the months after demonetisation.

Budget 2017 wishlist: Industry demands infrastructure status for real estate sector

Budget 2017 wishlist: Industry demands infrastructure status for real estate sector

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

Real estate is largest employer after agriculture and is slated to grow at 30% over the next decade.

Top 5 real estate hotspots in Kolkata

Top 5 real estate hotspots in Kolkata

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

Here is what influenced the realty picture of Kolkata in the 2016's first quarter that just went by:

SEZs are nothing but real estate: RBI Governor

SEZs are nothing but real estate: RBI Governor

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

The Reserve Bank of India on Thrusday ruled out any concessional finance to developers and units in these zones, saying they should be treated on par with real estate projects.\n

Launches boost presales growth of top realtors in Q2

Launches boost presales growth of top realtors in Q2

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

Top real estate developers reported healthy presales growth in the second quarter of FY26, aided by a steady pipeline of new project launches. While overall housing momentum across major Indian cities moderated during the quarter, listed players remained relatively insulated.

Real estate revival may begin this festive season

Real estate revival may begin this festive season

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

The seasons in 2012 and 2013 went by with hardly any property launches, mainly due to an economic slowdown and a need to clear the backlog

No directions to cut real estate exp: Finmin

No directions to cut real estate exp: Finmin

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

The Government today said it has not directed public sector banks to cut exposure in real estate following the housing-finance bribery scam. "No why should we say this," Financial Services Secretary R Gopalan told reporters when asked if the government has given such directions to the state-run banks.

Real Estate Bill cleared; Home buyers to get a fair deal

Real Estate Bill cleared; Home buyers to get a fair deal

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

The bill would prohibit unaccounted money from being pumped into the sector and as now 70 per cent of the money has to be deposited in bank accounts through cheques.

Pranab brings good news for real estate sector

Pranab brings good news for real estate sector

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Real Estate: Rejoices on cut in personal tax, 80IB (10) extension and interest subvention

3 CSK players given flats by real estate tycoon, claims Modi

3 CSK players given flats by real estate tycoon, claims Modi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

Former IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi made a sensational claim that three Chennai Super Kings player had links with a real estate tycoon, who is also a bookie and has close links with Gurunath Meiyappan and other IPL franchisee owners.

Pallonji group to set up real estate fund

Pallonji group to set up real estate fund

Rediff.com17 Jul 2010

Construction major Shapoorji Pallonji & Co will set up a real estate fund in the next one year. The fund will focus on investments in the domestic market, according to Shapoor Mistry, chairman of Eureka Forbes, a part of the Shapoorji Pallonji group.

Asians are top real estate investors in London

Asians are top real estate investors in London

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

A weaker pound and robust economies at home have made Asians the largest investors in Central London's real estate market, a global property consultancy firm, Knight Frank said recently.

Reits many not be an immediate game-changer for real estate

Reits many not be an immediate game-changer for real estate

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Real estate investment trusts may not be attractive enough.

Election cash call puts strain on construction, real estate

Election cash call puts strain on construction, real estate

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

More than other businesses, Indian developers and contractors are particularly reliant on ties with the government to acquire land or win contracts.

Will India's 1st real estate investment trust ever see daylight?

Will India's 1st real estate investment trust ever see daylight?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Reit as an investment vehicle has a huge opportunity as the country has a rent-yielding office inventory of 537 million square feet valued in excess of $70 billion.

These are Asia's top high-value real estate deals...

These are Asia's top high-value real estate deals...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2012

The sale of Leela Kempinski Kovalam was among the top 10 hotel deals in Asia during the past one year, shows data from the US-based research firm Real Capital Analytics.

Real estate saw $34 bn PE investment since 2014: Report

Real estate saw $34 bn PE investment since 2014: Report

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

Knight Frank and Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors in their report said that 10 million homes will be delivered by 2022 as targeted by the government.

SC Orders NBCC to Complete Supertech Housing Projects, Protecting Homebuyers

SC Orders NBCC to Complete Supertech Housing Projects, Protecting Homebuyers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court of India has upheld an order directing NBCC to complete 16 delayed housing projects of Supertech Limited, providing relief to thousands of homebuyers who have been waiting for nearly two decades.

SC Orders NBCC to Complete Supertech Housing Projects, Protecting Homebuyers

SC Orders NBCC to Complete Supertech Housing Projects, Protecting Homebuyers

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court of India has upheld an order directing NBCC to complete 16 delayed housing projects of Supertech Limited, providing relief to thousands of homebuyers who have been waiting for nearly two decades.

Mumbai civic polls: Mahayuti woos voters with AI, free bus travel for women

Mumbai civic polls: Mahayuti woos voters with AI, free bus travel for women

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

The Mahayuti alliance has released its manifesto for the upcoming Mumbai civic elections, promising technology-led governance, concessions for women, and addressing issues like illegal immigration and infrastructure.

Indian real estate market to touch $100 bn

Indian real estate market to touch $100 bn

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

The Indian real estate market is expected grow from the current level of $14 billion to $102 billion in the next 10 years

Want to invest in real estate market? Check out this option

Want to invest in real estate market? Check out this option

Rediff.com12 Aug 2014

While riskier than debt, Sebi's stringent guidelines may ensure a safe and liquid product.

The benefits of having a real estate regulator

The benefits of having a real estate regulator

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

The Bill will facilitate setting up real estate regulators.

How to manage turbulences in real estate business

How to manage turbulences in real estate business

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

A civilised society depends on having the greatest possible number of people who have a stake in society. Being a homeowner gives one a secure and direct stake in society; so that is the goal we need to work towards.

REITs Can Pay, But Stay Cautious

REITs Can Pay, But Stay Cautious

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'Reits are suitable for investors seeking regular income and real estate exposure without managing physical properties, especially NRIs and retirees.'

Real estate M&As set to pick up

Real estate M&As set to pick up

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

With big developers eyeing land buyouts and projects of smaller builders, the real estate sector in the country will witness consolidation in six to eight months. A key driver would be attractive valuations of such properties.

India's real estate sector rebound is on shaky ground

India's real estate sector rebound is on shaky ground

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

For the real estate sector, Diwali was the worst period after the global recession struck in 2008-09.

E-commerce giants to absorb big real estate this year

E-commerce giants to absorb big real estate this year

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

From 690,800 sq ft in 2013, the absorption by e-commerce companies in Chennai dropped to 31,150 sq ft last year.

IT recovery key for Info Edge as Q2 growth lags on weak hiring trends

IT recovery key for Info Edge as Q2 growth lags on weak hiring trends

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Hit by a slowdown in information technology (IT) hiring, Info Edge (India)'s results for the July-September quarter (Q2) of 2025-26 (FY26) fell short of brokerage expectations. What helped the online recruitment major offset the weak IT hiring trend was broad-based growth across other sectors.

Youth hacked to death in Tiruchi police quarters; 5 arrested

Youth hacked to death in Tiruchi police quarters; 5 arrested

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

A 25-year-old youth was chased and brutally hacked to death inside police quarters in Tiruchirappalli, allegedly due to professional rivalry. Five people have been arrested, and a search is underway for four others.

RBI may cap bank loans to real estate

RBI may cap bank loans to real estate

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

Exposure to commercial projects under lens.