The demand fundamentals of the India story are now focused around all cities that have sufficient economic activity, be it industrial, service sector-driven or incentive-driven programs by the State Government. In Gujarat, which has seen considerable industrial progress, the key cities of Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara come readily to mind.
Today we are looking at a situation where real estate is isolated by the Government as an industry it does not trust. It could be because it is too segregated, too micro for a Government to take note about 5000 developers which are organized under CREDAI.
The much talked about and widely anticipated Real Estate Regulation and Development Bill may not get cleared in the current Budget Session of Parliament, since the government is getting cold in the wake of the Union Government running into opposition from the states on a host of issues, including the proposed National Counter Terrorism Centre and Lokpal Bill.
Pranay Vakil: The problem is when having sanctioned the loan, there is no fear of revoking it. You can change your mind because these funds are kind of committed. When engage Shapoorji Pallonji or L&T to execute a project, you enter into a contract and you say that this is how we are going to make payments. Suddenly, if you are to switch off the tap, it is going to cause a lot of embarrassment to the developer.
American property mogul Donald Trump targets India above other emerging economies, his son and business partner said, as the flamboyant tycoon looks to crack a notoriously tough real estate industry with his brand of luxury homes and hotels.
India’s growth story has many facets; one of the integral parts of growth – and arguably the most important one – is urbanization. In fast-growing economies, cities are significant investment and employment generators, which in turn carry the growth momentum forward. The sustainability and livability of any city depends largely on the quality of its infrastructure and real estate stocks. Needless to say, cities also require large sums of money to create urban asset stocks, including buildings and infrastructure.
Atul Modak: Why did bankers’ lobby not block the mutual funds then?
Pranay Vakil: Because the mutual funds lobby is larger than the bankers’ lobby. They could not do anything about it. The companies into mutual funds are so large, they might just foray into banking.
Godrej Properties will redevelop 18 residential buildings in Chembur, Mumbai. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary Godrej Projects Development Private Limited (GPDPL), entered into an agreement dated January 18, 2012 with Kamla Landmarc Property Leasing and Finance Private Limited (Kamla) to undertake a residential redevelopment project in Sahakar Nagar, Chembur, Mumbai.
Sunil Dahiya: I have a copy of the circular which PNB got from the RBI and probably the managers are interpreting that in their own way. Now the circular that has been shared by the HO with the managers says that they will not take any exposure in housing loans, not even non-fund based.
All areas of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai witnessed an appreciation in rental values when we compare rentals of a 3BHK residential apartment in Q1-12( Jan- Feb- Mar 2011) over Q1-11(Jan-Feb-Mar 2010), says a study by realty portal 99 acres.com. Mumbai as such has always been in the forefront when it comes to rental values of properties. It has in the recent years witnessed a record rise in rental values which is at par with some of the highest real estate rental rates in the world.