Rental prices in key Indian industrial towns surge, with New Delhi experiencing a 13% increase in 2008, reflecting high demand and limited development space.
Small developers offer 12% guaranteed returns to retail investors for 5-9 years to raise funds as bank credit dries up and private funding gets expensive.
German bank SachsenFonds acquires stakes in multiple Indian realty projects from Trikona Trinity Capital for Rs 607 crore
Indiabulls Real Estate plans 10 billion rupee retail expansion and explores new business opportunities
Sebi's real estate mutual fund guidelines create uncertainty around taxation, valuation, and market entry for developers and fund houses.
India poised for decade-long 10% yearly growth, says hedge fund manager at Arabian Hotel Investment Conference
Old Mutual plans to significantly ramp up investments in Indian real estate, launching four new $1 billion funds by 2015, aiming to become a leading retail developer and asset manager.
Emaar MGF in talks with Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank for $800M investment in 3 SPVs
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.
Modern India Ltd Invests ₹2000Cr in Rajasthan, Plans 5-Star Hotel & SEZ
Deutsche Bank's RREEF to invest $1B in Indian real estate over three years, targeting residential, retail, hospitality, and commercial projects in western and northern India.
Blackstone Real Estate Partners has agreed to invest approximately $18 million for a minority stake in Synergy Property Development Services, enhancing their portfolio in India.
Ascott Group expands into West India with a new serviced residence in Ahmedabad, partnering with Rattha Group for a significant investment.
ARCH Capital and Mahindra Group form a JV to develop a 750-unit residential community in Chennai's Mahindra World City, marking Ayala's first major Indian real estate investment.
Lodha Group secured a ₹250 crore investment from HDFC for a project in Hyderabad, marking the fourth investment from PE funds totaling over ₹2,400 crore.
Salarpuria Group plans to invest Rs 1,000 crore in West Bengal by 2010, including a Novotel Hotel and two IT SEZs, with significant backing from the Central government.
Sistema plans to invest $100-200 million in hotels, offices, and residential complexes in India, marking its first real estate endeavor outside Russia and Ukraine.
Citibank's Property Investment unit invests $160 million in BPTP's SPV, acquiring a 40% stake to develop four SEZs in NCR, signaling strong investor confidence.
Ishaan Real Estate Plc has leased 577,000 sq. ft. of office and retail space, predicting strong progress in construction and pre-selling residential units in Mumbai.
Sayaji Hotels Ltd has greenlighted a Rs. 20 crores investment for a 175-room budget hotel in Indore, operated by its subsidiary Malwa Hospitality Pvt Ltd.
Pacific Star is raising $2 billion for its new Asia Fund Select Concept Fund, an open-ended fund for institutional global investors targeting real estate projects across Asia.
The Yoo Pune project will feature 33 floors of luxury apartments in Hadapsar, with significant investment aimed at delivering exclusive residential services.
India's government issues guiding principles for FDI norm changes, but remains silent on real estate FDI rule updates, potentially due to concerns over large capital inflows.
A recent survey reveals London has dropped to 15th place for real estate investment, with Moscow and Istanbul now in the top spots.
Sobha Developers has launched its largest project, Sobha Lifestyle, near Bangalore Airport, featuring 165 luxurious villas on 55 acres, with a projected cost of Rs 250-260 crore.