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.
Aiming to promote excellence and bring in global standards in real estate arena, developers body CREDAI has announced an institute for research & professional studies and educational scholarships for needy students pursuing higher education.
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.
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.
India has launched more than a dozen new skyscrapers taller than 240 meters (787 feet) and it seems the country stands out as the destination next for the skyscrapers. The Indian market is emerging as the happy hunting ground for various specialised service providers–right from architecture to design, and pre-fabricated structure to fast-forward elevators.
DB Realty on Saturday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 2.07 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, due to lower sales.
Purvankara Projects have reported its revenues at Rs. 248 Crores; up 30% in Q1 FY ’13. Profit After Tax (PAT) stands at Rs 50 Crores; up 61%, with EBITDA up 34% and EBITDA margin at 48%. Profit Before Tax (PBT) at Rs. 73 Crores; up 66%.
DLF on Tuesday, Aug 7, said it expects to close sale of three non-core assets, which will help pare its debt by about 5,000 crore, by the end of the current fiscal.
Chennai is known for its conservative mind-set, which reflects visibly on its residential property market trends, as well. For instance, home buyers in Chennai have historically been driven by location over and above most other considerations, and this had put definite limits on the demand and potential for community living in the city.
Shares in DLF, India’s biggest real estate developer, traded higher in-line with the broader BSE realty index Tuesday, Aug 7, morning. At 11 a.m., the stock traded 1.3 per cent higher at Rs 214 on the BSE. The shares, up 15.4 per cent this year, are lagging a near-21 percent gain in the real estate index.