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For many, buying a residential property is the biggest investment they make in their lifetime. Last week, the government released for public comments a draft Real Estate Regulation Bill, which is said to be on …

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Government Modifies Real Estate Bill to Curb Delays in Real Estate Projects
Monday, 26 Oct, 2009 – 10:56 | No Comment
Government Modifies Real Estate Bill to Curb Delays in Real Estate Projects

The days of developers making excuses to hapless owners may well be over if the amendments to the proposed real estate regulatory bill are anything to go by. According to sources the government is modifying …

ASSOCHAM to Host Investment Mart at Jaipur to Lure Investment for Rajasthan
Monday, 26 Oct, 2009 – 10:49 | No Comment
ASSOCHAM to Host Investment Mart at Jaipur to Lure Investment for Rajasthan

The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) is planning to host an investment mart at Jaipur in next February to attract investment for Rajasthan. ASSOCHAM president Swati Piramal said that the association …

Realty looks bleak in festival of lights as prices keep rising
Friday, 16 Oct, 2009 – 9:53 | No Comment
Realty looks bleak in festival of lights as prices keep rising

The real estate industry may be showing signs of revival, but contrary to expectations, the festive season is not providing the much-needed boost, say real estate analysts. Buyer angst over escalating realty prices is threatening …

Developers Using Buyer’s Booking Deposit to Repay Debt
Wednesday, 14 Oct, 2009 – 15:30 | No Comment
Developers Using Buyer’s Booking Deposit to Repay Debt

Home buyers who have booked properties this calendar hoping they would get their homes in the next two years may be left disappointed, say analysts. That’s because real estate developers have used up the money …

IndiaHome Property Exhibition in Dubai Receives Positive NRI Response
Wednesday, 14 Oct, 2009 – 15:24 | No Comment
IndiaHome Property Exhibition in Dubai Receives Positive NRI Response

The IndiaHome Property Exhibition, presented by Citibank NA and jointly organized by the Dubai-based Media Agency Middle East and Signature Events, has received a positive NRI response as 18 of India’s most reputed real estate …

Flaws in SEZ Policy Forcing Major Players to Plan Exit
Monday, 12 Oct, 2009 – 9:44 | No Comment
Flaws in SEZ Policy Forcing Major Players to Plan Exit

Many of India’s notified special economic zones (SEZs) want to exit, downsize or postpone their SEZ-specific obligations. Blame it on flaws in the basic SEZ policy itself, and not just the slowdown. Though India’s SEZ …

Reliance Retail plans expansion in West Bengal
Monday, 12 Oct, 2009 – 9:42 | No Comment
Reliance Retail plans expansion in West Bengal

Reliance Retail Limited that runs around 590 stores across 57 cities in India is planning to expand its business in the country especially in West Bengal. “We are currently working on how best we can …

Don’t Compromise on Nation’s Economic Growth- Finance Minister to Banks
Friday, 9 Oct, 2009 – 16:58 | No Comment
Don’t Compromise on Nation’s Economic Growth- Finance Minister to Banks

India’s Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said that while inflation is an “important factor,” the central bank shouldn’t “compromise” on the nation’s economic growth. Policy makers will have to “strike a balance” in setting interest rates, …

Growing Concern over National Security Forces Govt to Tighten FDI Norms
Friday, 9 Oct, 2009 – 16:55 | No Comment
Growing Concern over National Security Forces Govt to Tighten FDI Norms

Growing concerns over national security are forcing the government to tighten the foreign direct investment (FDI) regime, starting with pruning of the automatic route available to foreign investors pumping funds into various sectors. To start …

FICCI Predicts 30% Growth in Housing Demands
Friday, 9 Oct, 2009 – 16:52 | No Comment
FICCI Predicts 30% Growth in Housing Demands

The residential sector will lead the revival of India’s realty industry as it will see a surge in demand by 30 percent by 2009-end, according to an industry lobby survey. ‘Although the real estate sector …