The recent budget announcement has left many industries, including real estate, dissatisfied with a lack of significant changes or incentives for foreign investments. The budget's provisions are seen as inadequate to combat the ongoing recession.
India's proposed insurance sector liberalization aims to attract foreign investment, but challenges such as infrastructure and public competition remain significant.
Tata Motors halted Nano plant operations in Singur due to land acquisition issues. Bajaj Auto chairman believes this incident won't deter long-term foreign investment in India.
JP Morgan Chase eyes 18% stake in Core Hotels Ventures for $14m, subject to final approval from Finance Minister P Chidambaram. FDI received previously from Indus Hotels Mauritius.
Millennium Spire Ltd (MSL) plans to invest $200 million in Indian real estate, focusing on mixed-use complexes, IT parks, and residential/commercial projects in NCR and Coimbatore.
Foreign investment in India's real estate grows, despite recent regulatory challenges. Investors eyeing second-tier cities for deals. Minimum project area, capitalization, and time constraints are highlighted.
Merrill Lynch Capital Markets increases its stake in Ansal Properties to nearly 6% by acquiring 1.03% through the secondary market, amid significant investment plans.
British developer Berkley Group targets Indian investors with London properties priced Rs 2-8 crore. JLLM predicts £15 billion investment by Indians in UK real estate by 2018.
UK-based real estate consultants organize 'Invest India Tour London 2008' to showcase India's real estate investment potential to UK investors.
UEM Builders, a Malaysian firm, is bullish on Indian infrastructure and plans to invest further in expressways and waste management, having already invested over ₹300 crore in India.
India's real estate is booming, but fire safety awareness is lagging. Experts note a shift, with builders and consumers seeking better protection beyond basic requirements.
Eredene Capital acquires 50% stake in Apeejay Infra-Logistics for Rs 42 crore to develop a logistics park in Haldia, West Bengal.
India may ease foreign investment rules for hotel construction to address room shortages before the 2010 Commonwealth Games. This includes reducing minimum development area requirements and waiving lock-in periods and minimum investment criteria.
ETA Star plans $400 million fund via Islamic bonds to develop 120 million square feet in India and expand into other Asian markets.
British investors seek higher profits in India's booming real estate market amid slowdown in UK property sector
India drops to second in retail investment ranking, with Vietnam taking top spot due to strong economic growth and consumer demand.
Dubai's real estate market thrives on foreign investment, with 60-70% of freehold properties bought by overseas investors, boosting new development projects worth USD 100 billion.
BSEL Infrastructure Realty to invest ₹18,000 crore in Malaysian properties over 12 years. The project will cover 70 million sq ft and is expected to yield 35-40% returns.
India's property market shifts focus to affordable housing as demand for luxury apartments cools. Developers now target young professionals with smaller, more budget-friendly homes.
Parsvnath Developers sold a 30% stake in its Mumbai project for 1.86 billion rupees to foreign funds, enhancing investor interest in India's real estate market.
A recent AFIRE survey reveals India ranks highly among foreign real estate investors, with JP Morgan planning a substantial investment in the sector.
Bahraini firm Acacia Real Estate buys 49% stake in Noida's Logix TechnoPark for $69 million, projecting a 24% annual return for investors.
Primary Real Estate Advisors plans a $500 million fund amidst India's cooling property market, targeting 15-20% returns despite slowing sales in major cities.
India's realty sector attracts global investors, ranking third behind the US and China for capital appreciation, according to AFIRE's survey.