In Q2 2012, the retail landscape in India was characterized by subdued demand coupled with restrained supply of mall space and largely stable rentals, says a DTZ report. While continued high inflation levels have restrained consumer spending and delayed purchase decisions, the slowdown in economic growth and weak consumer sentiments have resulted in a sense of uncertainity amongst retailers thereby putting expansion plans on hold.
The Sahara Group, fresh after a string of acquisitions of Marquee Hotel properties in the UK and the US, is in talks with US-based Oasis West Realty to pick up a controlling stake in Beverly Hilton Hotel, a landmark Los Angeles property that has been hosting the Golden Globe Awards.
Foreign investor purchases in freehold projects in Dubai are still dominated by Indians who have retained the number one spot since foreign ownership regulations were applied, a new research has revealed.
In the biggest realty deal in the country this year, DLF Monday announced sale of 17 acres of prime land in Mumbai to Lodha Developers for Rs 2,700 crore, almost four times higher than the price it had paid in 2005.
The Macquarie SBI Infrastructure Fund (MSIF) has announced the completion of an investment into Ashoka Concessions Limited (ACL) for $US150 million1 (INR8 billion), along with a co-investor, the SBI Macquarie Infrastructure Trust (SMIT).
City Corporation Ltd, the developers of Amanora Park Town, Pune have collaborated with Swarovski, leading global fashion and lifestyle brand on the iconic Gateway Towers 1. Swarovski, a name synonymous with crystal, beauty and lifestyle for decades will marvel space at Gateway Towers 1, making this the world’s first luxury residential project marvelled by Swarovski.
DLF has reportedly sealed Mumbai’s NTC Mill land deal with the Lodha group on Thursday, Aug 9. According to sources close to development the top management of the Lodha Group are in Delhi for signing of the memorandum of understanding with DLF.
The 165-km long Yamuna Expressway connecting Greater Noida with Agra will be inaugurated today, aug 9, by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.
DLF has plans to roll out new residential projects at Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Panipat and Kasauli as part of company’s strategy to strengthen its presence outside Gurgaon.
Reacting to the Veritas recommendation of a ‘blanket’ sell on Indiabulls stocks, the company has reacted sharply blaming Veritas report to be factually incorrect. The group responded to the report by saying it will initiate ‘appropriate criminal proceedings on the authors of the research report for publishing false and factually incorrect data.’