Global investment giant Blackstone Group is poised to acquire Kolkata’s South City Mall in a record ₹3,480 crore ($400 million) deal, marking eastern India’s largest mall transaction and signaling heightened investor interest in Kolkata’s retail real estate market. The acquisition will expand Blackstone-led Nexus Select Trust’s portfolio, reflecting confidence in India’s commercial property...
A major international real estate fund invests $500 million in Gurgaon’s Grade A commercial properties, signaling strong confidence in the city’s growing #commercial real estate market and IT-driven economy.
The Indian real estate market sees a revival with institutional investments reaching $2.5 billion in Q2 2024, driven by foreign investors and strong growth in industrial and residential sectors.
Foreign investments in Indian real estate surged 20% to $3.6 billion in 2023, driven by strong economic growth and rapid urbanization. APAC countries, including Singapore and South Korea, significantly increased their investments, showing confidence in India's diverse real estate opportunities.
Noida's real estate market is poised for growth with the development of "Japanese" and "Korean" industrial cities, attracting foreign investment and boosting infrastructure.
Foreign investments made up 77% of institutional investment in Indian real estate from 2019 to 2023, indicating strong global confidence in the sector.
Knight Frank India appoints Harry Chaplin Rogers as Director of International Capital Markets to bolster investment opportunities for clients in the flourishing Indian real estate market.
India's real estate sector, particularly residential, is rebounding thanks to government policies like reduced home loan interest rates and tax relief, attracting more buyers and foreign investment.
Holcim receives FIPB approval to merge operations in India, including ACC and Ambuja Cements, for streamlining its India business.
Hotels and convention centers are now included in the master list of infrastructure, a move praised by the Tourism Minister which is likely to boost the hospitality sector.
India's Finance Ministry is finalizing rules for a new Infrastructure Trust Fund to accelerate investment in power, ports, and aviation projects, aiming to attract domestic and foreign investors.
Foreign retailers are increasingly targeting India for expansion, attracted by rising incomes and a growing population, with Mumbai and Delhi leading as top destinations.
Finance ministry officials and RBI plan to meet to discuss relaxing external commercial borrowing norms to enhance affordable housing projects in India.
Foreign investors shift focus to India's commercial sector due to declining home prices, with firms like Blackstone, Xander, and Morgan Stanley leading the charge.
Portuguese foreign minister Paulo Portas, during his visit to India, announced residency permits for Indian realty investors in Portugal, extending access to the entire European Union.
Morgan Stanley is considering investing in a 1.6 million sq ft office space development in Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex, marking their first commercial sector investment in India.
RBI's rate cuts have reduced home loan interest rates, reviving the residential market and boosting buyer sentiment across India.
Blackstone anticipates a substantial profit of approximately ₹210 Cr from its joint venture with Embassy Property Developments in Bangalore, marking a significant Indian real estate investment.
Walmart and the US government have expressed concerns to the Indian government regarding state veto power over FDI in retail. This power creates uncertainty for foreign investors like Walmart, who are hesitant to enter the Indian market due to varying regulations across states.
Private equity investment in Indian real estate and infrastructure witnessed a decline last year, according to a Grant Thornton report. However, there is optimism for increased investment in 2023.
Foreign investors are poised to inject $4-5 billion into the Indian real estate market, focusing on Bangalore, Delhi, and Mumbai, according to Jones Lang LaSalle.
Spain's new residency scheme attracts foreign real estate investors by allowing residential property purchases. Portugal and Ireland consider similar plans to boost investment.
Telenor and Unitech dissolve their Indian telecom joint venture, Uninor, following the 2G spectrum scandal. Telenor plans to establish a new entity and participate in upcoming spectrum auctions.
The Indian real estate market offers lucrative investment opportunities for NRIs, particularly due to the rupee's depreciation. Experts suggest that now is a good time for NRIs to invest in various property types.
Indians topped Dubai's property buyer list in 2011, investing Rs 292 crore, marking 16% of total new investments. Asian investors, with UAE and Indian nationals leading, comprised 68% of the investor pool.