Real estate

Khazanah set to pick up majority in Aman Resorts for $350 m

Deal Wont Include Delhi Property; Will Help DLF Shed Part Of Rs 14,000 - Cr Debt Pile MALAYSIAN sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad is close to buying a controlling stake in Aman Resorts from debt - laden DLF for $300-350 million... Read >

INFRA, REAL ESTATE AND POWER

The markets took a breather for a couple of years, though the corporate growth was on track. BRIC report by Goldman Sachs broke the silence in Indian equity markets. From 2003 onwards, Indian stock markets primarily moved around infrastructure theme. ... Read >

Costs may force builders to give up green buildings

It may become difficult for builders to construct green buildings as they are 25-35 per cent more expensive than normal housing structures, reveal findings of Grant Thornton and ASSOCHAM. Releasing the findings of the White Paper, ASSO... Read >

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A STEADY CASH FLOW WHEN YOU RETIRE

Our Personal Finance Expert Will Guide You on Saving, Spending and Investing In This Weekly Column Retirement is the time when you hang up your boots from the hustle-bustle of daily life, relax, do your own thing. As we say, it's time to say: "Goodbye te... Read >

Need to check overruns in infrastructure projects

A PMI-KPMG report reveals the silent drain on national resources While infrastructure has been driving economic growth in India, time and cost overruns impede the sector's potential, says the Project Management Institute (PMI)-KPMG Infras... Read >

A bigger house, thanks to the Budget

More disposable income and increased loan eligibility for the aam admi Satkam Divya Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee's recent budget announcements have come as a relief to the taxpayer. Under the revised tax struc... Read >

Floating vs fixed interest rates How loans work

There are two interest payment options you can choose from when applying for a home loan -fixed rate and floating rate. A fixed rate is where the rate of interest is fixed throughout the tenure of the loan. Generally, most banks keep the rates... Read >

YOUR CITY EAST DELHI

Ritu Ghai talks to a few East Delhi residents and finds out how it has become a hub for almost all age groups Space is a rarity in today's time. And the moment you embark on a journey to find an abode for... Read >

Green and futuristic

A leading developer of corporate and IT business parks is coming up with its first residential project in Noida - and is pulling out all stops to give end users a green ambience and futuristic lifestyle. Krishna Kumar Mangalam repo... Read >

Neharpar rises in Faridabad

Neharpar, now part of Faridabad's new Master Plan, is set to gain a foothold in big-league realty market once current development projects are completed in next 3-4 years, says Brix Research The Neharpar region in Far... Read >

Gurgaon weathers the storm

While commercial segment is yet to witness significant appreciation after economic downturn, infrastructure developments like the completion of Gurgaon Metro line bodes well for Gurgaon's real estate market. Brix ... Read >

REAL ESTATE TRENDS 2010

Established brand names that show potential for fast completion will rule the roost this year The effects of the slowdown were still noticeable across the country in the first quarter of 2009. However, towards the middle of the year,... Read >

PANDARA PARK: HASINA’S SECOND HOME!

Sheikh Hasina, the PM of Bangladesh, came to Delhi in 1975 after her father was assassinated and lived here for five years with her husband and two children at Pandara Park. Vivek Shukla revisits her sojourn Sheikh Hasina Waje... Read >

REVERSE MORTGAGE COMES WITH TAX BENEFITS

A property owner is not liable to pay both capital gains tax and income tax in the case of income from this scheme, explains Ashish Gupta Reverse mortgage is a relatively new concept here. It is yet to gain significant acceptance. ... Read >

TIME FOR NCR TO SHINE

Experts predict that the coming decade will belong to the National Capital Region. The new decade will see rise of new development centres in this region, Prabhakar Sinha As the economy is likely to maintain a growth of around 8% in the coming decade, it... Read >