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Crisil launches real estate ratings

Crisil launches real estate ratings

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Leading credit ratings agency, Crisil, on Thursday launched real estate ratings, a first by any organisation in India, which would help common buyers make informed purchases in the sector in need of greater transparency.

Enforcement Directorate To Target Crypto Frauds, Terror Financing

Enforcement Directorate To Target Crypto Frauds, Terror Financing

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is shifting its focus to emerging financial crimes such as cryptocurrency fraud, terror financing, cyber-enabled crimes, and narcotics trafficking, according to Director Rahul Navin. The agency reported a high conviction rate and significant asset restitution to victims of financial fraud.

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Realty Firm's Ties to West Bengal Politicians

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Realty Firm's Ties to West Bengal Politicians

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating a Kolkata-based realty company, Merlin Group, for alleged financial links to West Bengal politicians and officials as part of a money laundering probe, seizing digital devices and documents during raids.

Largest real estate deal in India

Largest real estate deal in India

Rediff.com1 Mar 2006

Morgan Stanley Real Estate on Wednesday announced that it has invested Rs 300 crore (around $68 million in Mantri Developers Private Ltd, a private Bangalore-based real estate developer.

Will Reliance be real estate's new disruptor?

Will Reliance be real estate's new disruptor?

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

A stake sale of Reliance's real estate portfolio would help it raise anything between $1-5 billion and could be one of the triggers for the company's shares to break out.

Enforcement Directorate Widens Probe Into Merlin Group Money Laundering

Enforcement Directorate Widens Probe Into Merlin Group Money Laundering

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches against entities being probed in connection with the money laundering case against Kolkata-based real estate company Merlin Group and others. The action follows previous raids on April 8 and focuses on alleged financial links between the company and West Bengal politicians and officials.

The 5 best real estate options!

The 5 best real estate options!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

Godrej Properties' rerating hinges on sales growth

Godrej Properties' rerating hinges on sales growth

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Godrej Properties closed FY26 with record bookings and presales, exceeding its annual guidance, but brokerages express concerns over weak cash-flow generation and the ability to sustain growth amidst a muted real estate market.

Beyond Naukri, Info Edge finds new growth engine

Beyond Naukri, Info Edge finds new growth engine

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Info Edge (India), the company behind Naukri.com, has seen its startup investment portfolio, spanning AI, deeptech, and consumer tech, grow to Rs 41,300 crore from an investment of Rs 4,900 crore since 2007. This significant valuation increase comes despite headwinds in its core recruitment business, which has been impacted by weak hiring trends and IT sector uncertainty.

Raymond forays into real estate business

Raymond forays into real estate business

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Raymond, the Singhania group's flagship company, has forayed into real estate development.

Office construction activity declines to four-quarter low

Office construction activity declines to four-quarter low

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

New completions in India's office real estate sector fell by 36 per cent to 9.7 million square feet in Q1 2026, the lowest in four quarters, primarily due to developers adopting a cautious stance amid global uncertainties, particularly in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. Despite this, office absorption increased by 20 per cent, indicating strong occupier demand.

How to boost Jammu & Kashmir's real estate sector

How to boost Jammu & Kashmir's real estate sector

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Unless security is given paramount importance, it is difficult for real estate activity to pick momentum in J&K.

Mumbai's real estate crashes, suburbs turn attractive

Mumbai's real estate crashes, suburbs turn attractive

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

Skyrocketing real estate prices in Mumbai and global economic conditions have badly hit Mumbai's real estate sector with sales falling by nearly 70 per cent.

Real estate stocks: A trader's delight

Real estate stocks: A trader's delight

Rediff.com15 Jun 2009

Investors cannot follow a buy-and-hold strategy, but there can be short-term gains.

Now, a real estate mutual fund

Now, a real estate mutual fund

Rediff.com12 May 2008

With the market regulator SEBI giving its go ahead to real estate mutual funds investors now have one more avenue to diversify their mutual fund portfolio.

Rushing into real estate?

Rushing into real estate?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

If you are looking at investing, remember that it is high maintenance and can be a drain on liquidity.

DII holdings in Nifty 500 hit record 20.9%, FPIs' slid to a new low in Q4

DII holdings in Nifty 500 hit record 20.9%, FPIs' slid to a new low in Q4

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) have significantly increased their holdings in Nifty 500 companies, reaching a record 20.9 per cent by the end of March, while Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) reduced their ownership to an all-time low of 17.1 per cent, according to Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Dubai: Indians top real estate investors

Dubai: Indians top real estate investors

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

To tap the growing Indian interest, the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, in conjunction with the Dubai Properties Group will organize Dubai real estate road shows in 2007.

Sentiment in real estate turns optimistic in Oct-Dec

Sentiment in real estate turns optimistic in Oct-Dec

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The sentiment in the real estate industry turned optimistic during October-December 2020 and the outlook for the next six months is positive on the back of revival in demand for both residential and office properties, according to a survey by Knight Frank India-FICCI-Naredco. The 27th edition of 'Real Estate Sentiment Index Q4 2020 survey' of developers, banks, financial institutions and private equity players operating in the sector was released on Monday in a video-conference. As per the report, the 'Current Sentiments Score', for the first time in 2020, entered the optimistic zone at 54 points in Q4 (October-December) 2020, a significant jump of 14 points over the previous quarter.

Real estate investment trusts: Pros and cons

Real estate investment trusts: Pros and cons

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Liquidity, stable income generation, potential capital appreciation are the benefits from REITs

Industrial credit growth may clock 9-13% in H1CY26

Industrial credit growth may clock 9-13% in H1CY26

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The Indian banking sector is projected to experience a steady 9-13 per cent industrial credit growth in the first half of 2026, driven by capital expenditure, infrastructure development, and sectoral demand recovery, according to a Ficci-IBA survey.

Mumbai coastal road sparks Rs 6,000 cr luxury housing boom

Mumbai coastal road sparks Rs 6,000 cr luxury housing boom

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Mumbai's coastal luxury residential redevelopment pipeline is valued at approximately 6,000 crore, with 75-80 projects expected to launch over the next eight to nine quarters, driven by improved infrastructure and demand for waterfront living.

Indiabulls to list real estate arm

Indiabulls to list real estate arm

Rediff.com2 May 2006

World's most expensive real estate markets

World's most expensive real estate markets

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Mumbai is the 16th most expensive city for residential space.

RBI's New Capital Exposure Norms Trigger Drop in Trading Volumes

RBI's New Capital Exposure Norms Trigger Drop in Trading Volumes

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

New capital exposure norms implemented by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from July 1 have led to a noticeable drop in trading volumes, with Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) options premium ADTV falling by nearly 40 per cent in early July.

Realty developers roll out flexible payment plans amid slow sales

Realty developers roll out flexible payment plans amid slow sales

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Real estate developers are increasingly offering flexible payment plans, such as low booking amounts and deferred payments, to stimulate housing sales and manage affordability concerns without resorting to price cuts, as sales volumes declined by 14 per cent in 2025.

Clear pending Real Estate Regulatory Bill

Clear pending Real Estate Regulatory Bill

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Clear pending Real Estate Regulatory Bill with other administrative reforms, says Ravi Saund.

10 Cities With The Most Expensive Real Estate

10 Cities With The Most Expensive Real Estate

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Thinking of buying a home in any of these cities? You'll need pots & pots of money!

ED Conducts Raids In Punjab Over Realty Fraud Case

ED Conducts Raids In Punjab Over Realty Fraud Case

Rediff.com7 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at multiple locations in Punjab and Chandigarh, including premises linked to an official in the CMO, as part of a money laundering probe against realty groups accused of fraudulent land use changes and investor fraud.

World's 10 hottest real estate markets

World's 10 hottest real estate markets

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

According to CNBC's report based on a research by global real estate consultancy Knight Frank, which ranks countries according to highest average growth in housing prices from the fourth quarter of 2006 to the same period in 2011, here are the world's hottest real estate markets.

Yuvraj Singh Joins Forces With UAE Developer BNW

Yuvraj Singh Joins Forces With UAE Developer BNW

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has partnered with UAE-based real estate developer BNW Developers for a brand campaign titled 'Against All Odds'.

Delhi Businessman, 80, Ends Life Amid Health Struggles

Delhi Businessman, 80, Ends Life Amid Health Struggles

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

An 80-year-old man in Delhi died by suicide, reportedly due to health issues and personal loss. Police investigation is underway.

Real estate suffers 10% drop in Bangalore

Real estate suffers 10% drop in Bangalore

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

"Like other sectors which bore the brunt of recession, the impact on real estate has also been felt. Even a cosmo city like Bangalore, which was most happening in terms of real estate, has suffered a 10 per cent drop", M R Jaishankar, chairman & managing director of the group told reporters.

In home and office, India's real estate market is charting a course for growth

In home and office, India's real estate market is charting a course for growth

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

India's real estate market is poised for growth across categories - residential, commercial, and rental. Currently valued at Rs 24 trillion, or about $300 billion, it is projected to surge to $1.3 trillion by 2034, and then grow further to $5.17 trillion by 2047, indicates a report by the Confederation of Real Estate Developers Associations of India (Credai).

Real estate hotspot: Trends in Ahmedabad

Real estate hotspot: Trends in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

In the third part of the series on real estate hotspots in India, estatelister.com highlights why Ahmedabad could emerge as a long-term investment bet.

'Land related Bills may stifle real estate'

'Land related Bills may stifle real estate'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2012

Unitech, a New Delhi-based real estate developer, has said various bills related to land and real estate sector may impact the sector's growth if various stakeholders' interests are not taken care of.

DLF's real estate story

DLF's real estate story

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

Four years after delisting its shares from the Delhi Stock Exchange, real estate behemoth DLF is knocking at the capital market again selling shares at - hold your breath - 837 times the valuation at which it exited the stock market. Should you buy?

Raymond forays into real estate with Thane project

Raymond forays into real estate with Thane project

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

The project will house 3,000 residential units across 10 towers in the first phase on a 20-acre land parcel that Raymond owns in Thane

Home truths about Indian real estate in the pandemic

Home truths about Indian real estate in the pandemic

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

There's no place like home, but even for the affluent buying one in India is difficult. On top of that, the coronavirus pandemic-now in its eighteenth month-has made life uncertain. A hopeful thing is buying a house looks alluring as loan interest rates fall below 7 per cent, their multi-decadal lows. The slow decline in GDP growth after demonetisation, followed by the economic shock caused by Covid-19 waves, has hurt us unevenly.

DLF's Rajiv Singh tops list of wealthiest Indian real estate entrepreneurs

DLF's Rajiv Singh tops list of wealthiest Indian real estate entrepreneurs

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Realty major DLF's chairman Rajiv Singh remains the wealthiest Indian real estate entrepreneur with a wealth of Rs 59,030 crore, according to GROHE-HURUN India. With a wealth of Rs 42,270 crore, Mangal Prabhat Lodha and his family of Mumbai-based Macrotech Developers (Lodha Group) is at the second position. Arjun Menda & family of Bengaluru-based RMZ Corp debuted at the third position on the list, with a wealth of Rs 37,000 crore.