Category: INDIA / WORLD

Ajmera Group to invest $10 million in tech startups

October 23, 2018

Bengaluru: Mumbai-based real estate developer Ajmera Group will invest up to $10 million in technology-based startups, with a focus on fintech and software-as-a-service (SaaS), as part of its expansion plan. It has already picked up stakes in three startups and plans to invest in another seven by the end of June 2019, said a top […]

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Real estate sector to chart new growth story, will grow 35% annually in next 5 years: Niranjan Hiranandani

Though the is under stress for the last few years, this could be the beginning of a new growth story, said Niranjan Hiranandani, president (national), National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) and chief managing director of Hiranandani Communities. The survival trick for developers and investors is to adapt to the changing environment and government policies. […]

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Residential real estate sales at 22.2 mn sq ft this year, new launches decline

October 22, 2018

Launches in July 2018 were significantly lower than the monthly average of 14.5 mn sq ft in the past 12 months. Consequently, inventory across India dropped 10 percent to around 1 bn sq ft from 1.1 bn sq ft in July 2017. Prices saw a slight increase in July 2018 averaging around Rs 6,100 per […]

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NRIs to get real estate buying tips at Dubai conclave

After its success in London, the Global Conclave for Indian Realty (GCIR) is back with its second edition of knowledge series specifically aimed at helping NRIs invest in their homeland. Lead by real estate and urban development expert Manisha Natarajan, GCIR aims at bridging the gap between potential NRI investors and property dealers. The first […]

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Why Indian real estate presents an opportunity for NRIs

A favourable exchange rate coupled with regulatory reforms present an unprecedented investment opportunity for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) looking to buy Indian real estate. With the rupee depreciating against the dollar, NRIs have more purchasing power for investments back home. Reforms such as the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act and introduction of escrow accounts have […]

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Menorca’s Real Estate Market Sees Rapid Growth

October 21, 2018

One of Spain’s Balearic Islands, Menorca is known for its natural beauty and has a reputation for being family-friendly and low key. It is the least visited and developed island in the archipelago, but lately it’s been receiving more attention. Tourism is up, the second-home market is seeing a revival and new boutique hotels and […]

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Piramal Enterprises denies loan defaults by real estate developers

Piramal Enterprises Ltd has denied any loan default by real estate developers, including Lodha, Omkar, Vatika, Embassy, Radius, Nahar, Aristo and Supertech. “Piramal Enterprises would categorically like to state that we have an extremely robust loan processing and recovery process, including risk management and asset monitoring system. Developers like Lodha, Omkar, Vatika and Embassy referred […]

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The government gives go-ahead to AIGP Developers (Pune) to set up IT/ITES special economic zone in Maharashtra

October 20, 2018

On September 12, the government approved the proposal of AIGP Developers (Pune) to set up IT/ITES special economic zone (SEZ) in Maharashtra. The total area allotted for the SEZ is more than 6.69 hectares. An official present at the meeting confirmed the news and said, “After deliberations, the board, chaired by the commerce secretary, approved […]

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Court’s demolishing order to Lodha New Cuffe Parade is based on new norms of height restrictions by Airports Authority of India

A few years ago, based on the no-objection certificate granted by Airports Authority of India (AAI) on height clearance, the MMRDA (Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority) had granted permission to construct to around 139 meters to the builders of Lodha New Cuffe Parade in Wadala. However, new height restrictions were imposed by the AAI thereafter […]

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