Real Estate Developers Have High Hopes from Budget 2010
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Mon, 15/02/10 – 16:27 | No Comment

Developers are re-calculating the upwards swing in the real estate industry, especially housing, provided Government pays special attention the sector. Various developers voice their expectations from Budget 2010.
AVNISH AGRAWAL, DIRECTOR, MERITON GROUP- Talking from common …

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