IDS NIREM launches a new PG Diploma in Commercial Real Estate to address the growing need for specialized real estate education in India.
Home prices are rising in anticipation of the festive season demand, say real estate developers Niranjan Hiranandani and Abhisheck Lodha. The decrease in new projects has also contributed to higher prices.
Textile companies are increasingly venturing into real estate development, including Bombay Dyeing and Century Textiles, as the sector experiences a resurgence.
India's real estate sector is set to thrive due to economic growth, with developers focusing on affordability and smaller apartments to attract buyers.
Exploring factors impacting the real estate market, with a focus on the mid-market residential segment's recovery and the shift towards affordable housing.
DLF's plans to buy out DE Shaw's investment in DLF Assets may face hurdles due to a FEMA rule classifying fixed-return equity investments as debt.
CREDAI to meet RBI Governor, seeking lower interest rates and debt restructuring for struggling real estate sector.
Urban Development Minister Jaipal Reddy seeks additional package to reverse real estate sector slowdown. Proposes measures including rationalization of home loan interest rates and increased tax exemption on rental income.
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.
RBI's move to ease real estate lending has negatively impacted banking stocks, with BSE Bankex and Realty Index falling sharply.
Govt disputes Assocham's job loss forecast, cites domestic-driven economy
The real estate sector faced a significant decline in today’s stock market, with Unitech leading the fall with a 51% drop.
Indian property firms face pressure from lenders to sell assets and repay loans amidst rising default risks and falling property prices.
Three major realty firms bid on national highway projects to diversify amid a residential real estate slowdown.
The launch of Real Estate Mutual Funds (REMFs) is stalled due to tax regulations, with SEBI and the finance ministry working on clarifying their status.
The cement industry faces challenges due to rising input costs, decreased market demand, and increased capacity, resulting in projected growth below 10%.
DLF, India's largest real estate company, plans a share buyback as its stock price hits an all-time low. The move aims to reassure shareholders and stabilize the declining stock value.
Income-tax department to closely monitor real estate transactions over ₹30 lakh, with scrutiny triggers including gross income mismatch and large cash deposits.
Rising inflation and interest rates are slowing down property demand in India. A further interest rate hike could severely impact the real estate sector, except in Mumbai and Delhi where demand remains strong.
Government seeks infrastructure status for SEZ developers to provide easier and cheaper funding options
ICICI Bank downplays real estate bubble fears despite rising interest rates and property prices impacting sector growth. The bank expects a market correction.
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.
Real estate attracted 20% of total investments by venture capital funds and foreign investors in the previous fiscal year.
Emaar MGF in talks with Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank for $800M investment in 3 SPVs
Housing loan growth declines to 12% in 2008, while personal loan and real estate sector credit expansion slows down.