News articles tagged Reserve Bank Of India

The RBI's Realty Indices For Ahmedabad

The Reserve Bank of India plans to create indices for commercial and residential properties in Ahmedabad to manage speculation and realty bubble risks.

RBI Might Compel Banks to Increase Loan Rates

RBI may increase bank provisions for commercial realty loans, potentially raising interest rates for builders.

SBI May Give Reason to Cheer

SBI may extend its 8% home loan scheme beyond March 31, offering relief to borrowers. Despite RBI concerns, SBI believes the scheme supports economic growth and key sectors.

Sub-PLR rates set to go

The Reserve Bank of India is planning to ban lending below the prime lending rate, which will impact floating-rate home loans.

Bank loans for hospitals and hotels are not commercial

RBI revises norms for loans to hotels and hospitals, excluding them from commercial real estate exposure. Provisions for commercial real estate reduced, but may increase.

Home buyers to return back

The Reserve Bank of India cuts key rates to revitalize the housing market, which may entice home buyers back as banks reconsider loan pricing.

Slow real estate sector may come to fast-track again

RBI's rate cuts and government stimulus aim to revive the housing market, but developers say more is needed to address credit flow challenges.

Realty developers to meet RBI Governor for more packages

CREDAI to meet RBI Governor, seeking lower interest rates and debt restructuring for struggling real estate sector.

Real estate cos hope govt help will revive demand

Government stimulus and RBI measures aim to revive the struggling Indian real estate sector. Interest rate cuts and priority sector lending for housing are expected to boost demand and ease the liquidity crunch faced by developers.

Realty cos fight shy of price cuts

Indian real estate companies resist government pressure to lower prices, citing high taxes and low demand. Developers believe reducing interest rates is key to reviving the market.

Indiabulls leads 'A' group

Indiabulls Real Estate shares surged following RBI's interest rate cut, enhancing optimism for residential property demand, alongside notable gains for Educomp Solutions and IDFC.

How will India Survive In Global Financial Crisis

The US financial crisis impacts India's growth, ADB lowers India's GDP forecast to 7-7.4%, citing global economic woes and fiscal imbalances.

Government In A Fix Over Lehman Realty Assets

DIPP and RBI to meet over Lehman's $500M Indian real estate assets, exploring rules for repatriation of funds due to foreign investor bankruptcy.

Tishman Speyer Plans To Raise 1 Billion Dollar

Tishman Speyer plans to raise $1 billion for Indian realty projects, while Jina Ventures aims for $200 million.

Major Realty Firm Now Bids For National Highway Project

Three major realty firms bid on national highway projects to diversify amid a residential real estate slowdown.

Home Loans Becomes More Costlier

Home loans under the floating rate regime have become more expensive due to RBI's repo rate hike. Leading providers like HDFC and ICICI Bank have raised interest rates.

Indians Show Interest For Foreign Property, Stocks

Wealthy Indians are increasingly investing in overseas properties and equities, with outbound remittances reaching $440.5 million in FY08. Popular destinations include Dubai and Malaysia.

Slowdown Of Real Estate Affects Loan Industry

The slowdown in the real estate sector has led to a decline in loan securitization, with debt mutual funds pulling back due to increased risks and waning demands for securities.

Switching To Tier II And Tier III Cities A Good Option For Real Estate

Real estate appears resilient to inflation, with experts predicting a price drop of 5-10 percent. It's considered a favorable time for property investment, especially in Tier II and III cities.

Impact Of Interest Rate On Real Estate And Housing Loan

Indian real estate firms anticipate margin pressure due to recent interest rate hikes, raising concerns over market demand and pricing strategies.

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.

Housing load growth rate drops by more than half

Housing loan demand declines as interest rates remain high, with growth rates halving from 25.8% to 12% within a year, according to the Reserve Bank of India.