News articles tagged Monetary Policy

Hike in Repo Rate have an impact on real estate?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) uses the repo rate, the interest rate at which it lends to commercial banks, to control inflation.

ADB to set up new Infrastructure Fund

Asian Development Bank plans Asia Pacific Infrastructure Fund to finance regional projects, focusing on debt in infrastructure projects and attracting regional and international investment.

Real Estate to Feel Rate Hike Tweak

The RBI's decision to raise policy rates will adversely impact the real estate sector, increasing property costs. Experts express caution about market reactions.

NBO to launch housing index by March'09

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directs National Building Organization (NBO) to launch a housing start-up index by March 2009 to monitor the impact of fiscal and monetary policies on the real estate sector.

Market expects speedier, steeper rate cuts

The RBI may cut interest rates sooner and more aggressively than planned due to the Mumbai terror attacks and the economic slowdown. The attacks targeted key business hubs, impacting investor confidence. Analysts expect further rate cuts to counter the slowdown and bolster the economy.

Borrowers will have to wait for lower lending rates

HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh states that lending rates will ease only after deposit rates decrease, amidst recent RBI repo rate cut.

ICICI, DLF Lead Lenders, Real Estate Lower After Rate Increase

RBI raises interest rates, impacting stock markets and real estate sector with significant index declines

Housing Loan Growth Rate Drops by More Than Half

Housing loan growth declines to 12% in 2008, while personal loan and real estate sector credit expansion slows down.

Sub-Prime shadow on Indian Realty.

BPTP Ltd has requested an extension to pay the first installment for acquiring 94 acres in Noida due to a liquidity crunch amidst financial market turmoil.