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.
India witnessed an increased market activity in H1 2012. Demand for logistic and warehousing spaces was not only limited to leading cities such as NCR (National Capital Region), Mumbai and Bangalore, but was also spread across the leading tier II cities. These are the findings of CBRE’s latest report titled “India Logistics Market View.”
Tata Realty and Infrastructure Ltd (TRIL) proposes to invest over Rs 1700 crore in two to three years for various projects in the country, including Rs 550 crore in Kochi for a premium waterfront residential property, ‘Tritvam’, at Marine Drive.
Office architecture in Indian cities has improved significantly during the last decade, in terms of aesthetics, sustainability, scale and amenities that it provides to the occupiers. There is a growing demand from occupiers towards better amenities at the workplace.
After Track2Realty reported that how real estate developers are blatantly violating the ban on pre-launch schemes as advised by the Supreme Court, the Haryana Government has now decided to crack down against the erring realty companies. Many established realty companies and new players in the fray are illegally offering residential projects before acquiring the required license, and in some cases, even without a land in blatant violation of warnings by the authority.
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.
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.