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.
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).
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.
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.’
Tata Housing and Arvind Real Estate, the real estate arm of Arvind Limited has announced the launch of the phase-II of the 135 acre integrated sustainable township in Ahmedabad.
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.
American property mogul Donald Trump’s maiden real estate project in the country, being developed by Pune-based Panchshil Realty, has been launched.
Ashiana Housing has launched luxury apartments, Tree House Residencies in Bhiwadi. The project consists of thirty six apartments, spread over a total of nine stories in four towers in the area of 1 acre land.