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All about chasing real estate's shadows

All about chasing real estate's shadows

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

After all, he had already, in the short three years that he had worked for us, in the middle of a punishing schedule of writing algorithms crucial for our business, found the time and energy to write two articles for international peer-reviewed journals and co-author with me a chapter in a book of readings on collective intelligence edited by a prominent US academic.

Why Hotels Are Building Branded Residences

Why Hotels Are Building Branded Residences

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

'While the concept was introduced globally over four decades ago, branded residences have taken off now in India.'

Homebuyers Beware: No Sale Agreement, No Legal Rights

Homebuyers Beware: No Sale Agreement, No Legal Rights

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Registering the agreement for sale remains the most reliable way for a homebuyer to secure their legal and financial interests.

Honeymoon murder: Cops recover suspected weapon from Indore drain

Honeymoon murder: Cops recover suspected weapon from Indore drain

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The police officials got down into the drain in Palasia area along with real estate businessman Shilom James who has been arrested in the case, said an eyewitness.

Putin-Trump summit may happen next week: Kremlin envoy

Putin-Trump summit may happen next week: Kremlin envoy

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Taking to social media platform X, Dmitriev said, "Russia confirms Putin-Trump summit may happen next week and summit preparations are ongoing. This can be a historic meeting. Dialogue will prevail."

Overtourism Post-Olympics Chokes French Neighbourhood!

Overtourism Post-Olympics Chokes French Neighbourhood!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Residents of Montmartre in Paris are sounding the alarm over overtourism, fearing their picturesque hilltop neighbourhood could become the next Barcelona or Venice, as tourist numbers spike following last year's Olympic Games.

Real estate prices soar before planes

Real estate prices soar before planes

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

With the environment ministry nod to Navi Mumbai airport, money is flying into projects in its precincts.

Sunny skies for Reits, with a high chance of growth

Sunny skies for Reits, with a high chance of growth

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

After lagging behind benchmarks and broader indices over the past five years, real estate investment trusts (Reits) have outperformed them since the start of 2024. The four listed Reits have posted an average return of 16 per cent year-to-date, compared to 9.9 per cent for the S&P BSE Sensex and 11 per cent for the National Stock Exchange Nifty.

Housing sales to fall 23% in Q1 in top 9 cities

Housing sales to fall 23% in Q1 in top 9 cities

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Housing sales are estimated to decline 23 per cent annually to nearly 1.06 lakh units during January-March across nine major cities on subdued demand due to high prices and concern over economic growth, according to PropEquity.

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'If all of us (all the 57 Shiv Sena MLAs) stand together we can change the dynamic. We are not afraid of anyone.'

'Band-aid' solution: Oppn on PM's address to nation on GST

'Band-aid' solution: Oppn on PM's address to nation on GST

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

The Congress party has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's handling of GST reforms, calling them inadequate and demanding an apology for the tax imposed on essential items. They argue that the reforms are merely a 'band-aid' solution and that the government should address the states' demand for extended compensation.

Lodha: Mumbai's new real estate king

Lodha: Mumbai's new real estate king

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Lodha Developers has emerged as a new realty giant in India.

Trump's Tariffs: India's Second 1991 Moment

Trump's Tariffs: India's Second 1991 Moment

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

The crisis may not be as visible this time, but the stakes are just as high, points out Rajeswari Sengupta.

Real estate firms do a Nano...

Real estate firms do a Nano...

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

Unitech is pinning its hopes on the sub-Rs 5 lakh category of flats to counter the slowdown in the property sector. So are a host of others. Apart from Unitech, others such as Omaxe, Raheja, Tata Housing and Ansal API are planning new projects in the suburbs of satellite towns or smaller cities to target the bottom segment, to generate more cash.

Real estate mafia surfaces in Mysore

Real estate mafia surfaces in Mysore

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

With rentals soaring over a lakh of rupees a month in Mysore's star commercial centre, Devaraj Urs Road, property value touching as high as a crore in a cross road behind it, and land prices showing no signs of receding, land scams and mafia operations have reared their ugly heads in Mysore.A pensioner's paradise, just 2-3 decades ago, Mysore saw the potential of property development thereafter, when it began to witness signs of growth.

In a huge relief to homebuyers, allotted houses to stay out of liquidation

In a huge relief to homebuyers, allotted houses to stay out of liquidation

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

In a relief to homebuyers, assets in a real estate project that have been handed over to the allottee would be kept out of the liquidation process of the company, the latest amendment to the rules by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has said. The notification dated February 12 said: "For the purposes of clause (e) of sub-section (4) of section 36, wherever the corporate debtor has given possession to an allottee in a real estate project, such asset shall not form a part of the liquidation estate of the corporate debtor." Real estate experts call it a "pragmatic approach" by the regulator. "However, there are many cases where possession has not been given because the property is stuck in insolvency.

Supreme Court allows claiming input tax credit on construction expenses

Supreme Court allows claiming input tax credit on construction expenses

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

In a development that may encourage increased investment in commercial real estate, the Supreme Court on Thursday gave the industry relief by permitting input tax credit (ITC) on construction expenses for buildings meant to be leased. "If the construction of a building was essential for carrying out the activity of supplying services, such as renting or giving on lease or other transactions in respect of the building or a part thereof, which are covered by clauses (2) and (5) of Schedule II of the CGST (Central Goods and Services Tax) Act, the building could be held to be a plant," said Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Sanjay Karol.

The Magnificent 7: FPIs' Wild Ride In Selloff

The Magnificent 7: FPIs' Wild Ride In Selloff

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Since October, FPIs have offloaded Indian equities worth Rs 2.1 trillion.

Smart Fixes for Low Savings Problem

Smart Fixes for Low Savings Problem

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Many affluent young people are first-generation wealthy. They have limited financial literacy, lack quality financial guidance or role models, and often fall prey to mis-selling. This makes them hesitant to invest in high-return assets like equities.

Rentals on rise: Robust office space demand set to benefit landowners

Rentals on rise: Robust office space demand set to benefit landowners

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Office space owners are looking at good times ahead as rentals are expected to rise due to demand for Grade A office spaces outpacing supply that has been sluggish due to construction delays, long gestation periods and developers' interests shifting to residential.

Check real estate prices or else...

Check real estate prices or else...

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

The Truth About India's Housing Prices

The Truth About India's Housing Prices

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Housing prices in India have fallen by over a tenth in real terms. Yet, prices are unaffordable for most Indians. Middle-income Indians are seen to be able to afford houses if the price-to-income ratio is five. It is 11 in India.

How To Create Wealth And Retire Early? Ask rediffGURUS

How To Create Wealth And Retire Early? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Start your journey to financial freedom today. Ask your questions and let our experts show you the way to a secure and prosperous future.

Real estate prices crash in Shanghai

Real estate prices crash in Shanghai

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

The hot property market in China's largest city and commercial hub, Shanghai is witnessing a slump after years of speculation, high prices and oversupply, the state media reported on Thursday.

Real estate in Mumbai? Prices soar

Real estate in Mumbai? Prices soar

Rediff.com26 Jul 2005

6 Smart Ways To Manage Money During Tough Times

6 Smart Ways To Manage Money During Tough Times

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Tough times don't last, but tough people -- and smart financial strategies - do, says Ramalingam Kalirajan

Chloe Malle: Vogue's New Anna Wintour

Chloe Malle: Vogue's New Anna Wintour

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

From social editor to Vogue's new leader, Chloe Malle embraces her 'nepo baby' status, ready to shape the future of fashion media.

How To Get Hired By India's $68 Bn GCCs

How To Get Hired By India's $68 Bn GCCs

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'Employers increasingly want candidates who can take AI pilots from proof-of-concept to production-ready systems.' 'That requires governance, monitoring, and ROI measurement -- skills that go beyond coding and into business impact.'

23 airports to lease real estate

23 airports to lease real estate

Rediff.com23 Dec 2004

Modi Courts Japan Inc With Make In India

Modi Courts Japan Inc With Make In India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Japan is expected to increase its investment target in India from the earlier 5 trillion yen ($34 billion) to almost 10 trillion yen.

Property market upset as govt removes indexation benefit for sellers

Property market upset as govt removes indexation benefit for sellers

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The government on Tuesday proposed reducing the long-term capital gains tax on immovable properties to 12.5 per cent from 20 per cent, but removed the indexation benefits to adjust for inflation, a move experts termed as "negative" for sellers.

Raymond Realty may get listed in Q2FY26: CEO

Raymond Realty may get listed in Q2FY26: CEO

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Raymond Limited's real estate arm, Raymond Realty, plans to get listed during the second quarter of the next financial year (Q2FY26), according to Harmohan Sahni, chief executive officer (CEO), Raymond Realty. "We are expecting the order by June-July 2025 as far as the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is concerned.

Bengaluru leads as top job hub with 9.3% salary growth: Report

Bengaluru leads as top job hub with 9.3% salary growth: Report

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Bengaluru dominated as the country's top city for job opportunities and salary growth as it has registered a 9.3 per cent year-on-year increase, closely followed by Chennai and Delhi, a report said on Thursday. This growth underlines Bengaluru's reputation as a technology and business hub as the average monthly unified salary in the city stood at Rs 29,500, making it the highest-paying city in the country, according to TeamLease Services Jobs and Salaries Primer report for FY24. The report is based on an analysis of unified salaries across temporary and permanent hiring markets.

A Financial Plan For Young Indian Family

A Financial Plan For Young Indian Family

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Ask rediffGURU and PF and MF expert Janak Patel your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

ED nabs Cong ex-MLA in Rs 500 cr scam after midnight brawl at Delhi hotel

ED nabs Cong ex-MLA in Rs 500 cr scam after midnight brawl at Delhi hotel

Rediff.com5 May 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested former Haryana Congress MLA Dharam Singh Chhoker from a five-star hotel in Delhi following a brief scuffle. Chhoker, along with his sons, is accused of defrauding over 1,500 homebuyers and siphoning off over Rs 500 crore through their real-estate companies. The ED had been seeking Chhoker's presence in the investigation since May 2022. The politician was caught at the Grappa Bar of the Shangri-La hotel on Ashoka Road. He is currently in ED custody for six days.

CII expects GDP to grow 6.4-6.7% in FY26

CII expects GDP to grow 6.4-6.7% in FY26

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

India's economy is expected to grow 6.4-6.7 per cent during the current financial year driven by strong domestic demand, even as geopolitical uncertainty poses downside risks, the newly appointed CII president Rajiv Memani said on Thursday.

Temasek lifts India exposure to 8% as China share declines for third year

Temasek lifts India exposure to 8% as China share declines for third year

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Singapore's state investor Temasek Holdings, which recently picked up 10 per cent stake in Haldiram, has been consistently expanding its footprint in India while slowly withdrawing from China over the last three years amid growing geopolitical risks and economic headwinds. India has become Temasek's third-largest market, after Singapore (27 per cent) and China (18 per cent), with its exposure to the country higher than the rest of Asia Pacific excluding the three (11 per cent), according to Temasek's annual review.

After Brahmaputra dam, China to build Xinjiang-Tibet rail link near LAC

After Brahmaputra dam, China to build Xinjiang-Tibet rail link near LAC

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

China is set to build a rail link connecting Xinjiang province with Tibet, part of which will run near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India.

'I Want To Retire By 53 With Rs 25 Cr'

'I Want To Retire By 53 With Rs 25 Cr'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Survey pitches for bringing land, real estate under GST

Survey pitches for bringing land, real estate under GST

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The fiscal gains from implementing the GST and demonetisation, while almost certain to occur, will probably take time to be fully realised