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Mumbai real estate market most unaffordable: Survey

Mumbai real estate market most unaffordable: Survey

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

National Capital Region and Bangalore's property prices are more reasonable.

RBI seeks ECB details from real estate firms

RBI seeks ECB details from real estate firms

Rediff.com14 May 2007

After cautioning over an asset bubble in the real estate sector, the Reserve Bank of India has cracked the whip. The apex bank has sought clarification from six real estate companies on their proposal to raise external commercial borrowings.

Real estate could be exempted from central environmental rules

Real estate could be exempted from central environmental rules

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Urban ministry changes rule before public consultation by environment ministry

New RBI Guv promises to do 'what is best for the economy'

New RBI Guv promises to do 'what is best for the economy'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A day after his appointment as the 26th governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), outgoing Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra on Tuesday said one must understand the economic landscape and do what was best for the economy. "Let me first go, join, understand the turf ... Here it is a different role," Malhotra said, speaking to reporters in front of North Block.

In Very Short Supply: Affordable Housing!

In Very Short Supply: Affordable Housing!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

'Developers are into profit-making. And there's not too much money in the affordable segment.' 'So, they don't do affordable housing.'

Peninsula, Lehman form real estate JV

Peninsula, Lehman form real estate JV

Rediff.com5 Jan 2008

While Lehman will invest Rs 500 crore and hold 75 per cent in the JV, Peninsula Land will subscribe to the remaining equity at an investment of Rs 200 crore, according to sources.

RBI may clamp down on ECBs for real estate

RBI may clamp down on ECBs for real estate

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

The clampdown will be part of a package from the central bank to make end-use norms for external commercial borrowing (ECB) funds more stringent for various sectors.

15 real estate trends to watch out for this year

15 real estate trends to watch out for this year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

The real estate sector is set to enter a progressive phase in 2015.

Now, a real estate start-up for expat rentals

Now, a real estate start-up for expat rentals

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The home rental market is facing a slowdown.

Is investing in gold, stocks & real estate risky?

Is investing in gold, stocks & real estate risky?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Real estate has much further to fall and you should govern yourself accordingly

Pune's closed factories become a real estate play

Pune's closed factories become a real estate play

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

Greaves Cotton, for instance, has converted half its holding into commercial real estate (a multiplex) while Elpro plans to follow suit by developing half its 37-acre land at Chinchwad.

FDI status for FIIs in real estate pre-IPOs

FDI status for FIIs in real estate pre-IPOs

Rediff.com23 May 2007

The government proposes to treat the investments by foreign institutional investors in pre initial public offers (IPOs) of real estate companies at par with foreign direct investment.

'SEZ Act biggest real estate scam'

'SEZ Act biggest real estate scam'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

The JD-U flayed the ruling United Progressive Alliance government for its policy on special economic zones calling it "the biggest real estate scam in India" and sought immediate suspension of implementation of the "anti-farmer act".

Real estate MNCs see strong demand

Real estate MNCs see strong demand

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

With real estate development in India becoming increasingly organised, foreign investors are vying for a piece of the pie, expecting 20 to 25 per cent project return and and between 9 per cent to 11 per cent annual yield on investment.

Will China wage war over Taiwan in 2025? Xi's remark raises alarm

Will China wage war over Taiwan in 2025? Xi's remark raises alarm

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

President Xi Jinping has said that no one can ever stop Taiwan's reunification with China as he signed off 2024 amid growing anxieties in the country over the continued slowdown of the economy and the return of Donald Trump, who has threatened to impose punitive tariffs and trade measures against Beijing in his second term.

Paint majors ride real estate boom

Paint majors ride real estate boom

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

Among the international companies that are increasing their investments is the Japanese paint major, Nippon, which is putting in about Rs 80 crore (Rs 800 million) for manufacturing facilities in Gurgaon and a 25-acre unit in Chennai.

I-T dept trains eyes on real estate

I-T dept trains eyes on real estate

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

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.

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.

China vs India: It's a real estate hunt

China vs India: It's a real estate hunt

Rediff.com5 May 2007

With experts concurring that India and China are lucrative markets for real estate, a comparison between the two countries is inevitable, writes Ravi Teja Sharma.

NSEL scam: Real estate, agri land procured using investor funds

NSEL scam: Real estate, agri land procured using investor funds

Rediff.com3 Aug 2014

The prime accused deployed a modus operandi of claiming the investment in real estate purchased in the name of third party as unsecured loan

CLSA shifts focus back to India, cuts China exposure

CLSA shifts focus back to India, cuts China exposure

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Global brokerage firm CLSA has reversed its early tactical shift from Indian equities to Chinese stocks, and has decided to raise India allocation while cutting exposure to China. In its report titled 'Pouncing Tiger, Prevaricating Dragon', CLSA cited challenges facing Chinese markets in the aftermath of Donald Trump's victory in the US elections as the reason for the move. "Misfortune can happen in threes. So it has played out for Chinese equities over the past week.

Developers want single-window clearance before real estate law

Developers want single-window clearance before real estate law

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Real estate biggies expcet single window clearance for upcoming projects.

Real estate regulator Bill next year

Real estate regulator Bill next year

Rediff.com11 Oct 2006

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.

Real estate prices hit the roof in Chandigarh

Real estate prices hit the roof in Chandigarh

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

The prices started escalating three years back and went through the roof.

How the new Real Estate Bill will help home buyers

How the new Real Estate Bill will help home buyers

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

The real estate Bill will stamp out illegal practices prevalent in the industry.

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.

Let's fix real estate this time

Let's fix real estate this time

Rediff.com6 Mar 2007

We must not allow another cycle of crazy price rises to set in. Or land banking to become the next new hot industry.

Budget evokes mixed reaction among real estate players

Budget evokes mixed reaction among real estate players

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Budget fails to cheer realty players.

'Bengal Is In Business'

'Bengal Is In Business'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

'This is the Bengal story, where businesses are nurtured, dreams are realised, and legacies are built.'

How The Budget Impacts Property Sales

How The Budget Impacts Property Sales

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

'The move to remove indexation benefits on LTCGs presently available for property, gold, and other unlisted assets may have a negative impact as it directly impacts real estate investors.'

Global firms in talks to invest in India's real estate

Global firms in talks to invest in India's real estate

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

This announcement will widen the base of investors, especially mid-sized financial institutions.

Real estate throws up new careers

Real estate throws up new careers

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

A career in real estate was till now limited to brokers, masons and labourers. Not anymore as the industry opens up limitless scope for investment bankers, marketing managers, visual merchandisers and supply chain distributors.

Strong Q2 performance, growth outlook drive gains for Info Edge stock

Strong Q2 performance, growth outlook drive gains for Info Edge stock

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

The stock of online classified major Info Edge (India) was up over 6 per cent on Friday on expectations of demand improvement for Indian IT companies. Strong revenue growth prospects for each of its online verticals - including recruitment, matrimony, real estate, education, and upside from its holdings in companies such as Zomato - had prompted Goldman Sachs to upgrade the stock. Info Edge's standalone revenue grew 10.6 per cent year on year (Y-o-Y) in Q2FY25, beating consensus. 99acres (+16.9 per cent Y-o-Y) and Jeevansathi (+33 per cent Y-o-Y) were drivers of growth while recruitment grew 8.5 per cent Y-o-Y.

'Budget Lacks Big Ideas'

'Budget Lacks Big Ideas'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

'This Budget did not live up to expectations.'

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.

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

India's most expensive real estate deals in 2012

India's most expensive real estate deals in 2012

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Let's take a look at five most expensive property deals in 2012.