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HDFC Capital bets big on affordable housing, to invest $2 billion by 2025 end
The world's largest affordable housing platform that counts Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) as its key investor is in the process of achieving its medium-term goal of financing 1 million affordable homes in India through existing platforms set up with leading developers.
Residential property sales highest in a decade: Not affordable housing, but this segment emerges as top favourite
India's real estate sector remained buoyant as residential housing sale surged to an 11-year high in the first half of 2024. A total of 1.73 lakh residential units sold during the January-June period of 2024, according to the Knight Frank report. Mumbai led with 47,259 units sold, up 16% during H12024. The premium housing sales rose to 34% market share in H1 2024, from 15% in H1 2018. Meanwhile, the affordable housing segment sales dropped to 27% in the January-July period 2024.
Hyderabad’s Anvita group to invest Rs 2,000 crore in a residential project
Anvita Group plans to invest Rs 2,000 crore in a residential project in Kollur, near Hyderabad. The project will be developed in two phases, with the first phase consisting of 450 units spread over 12.9 acres. The second phase will consist of 36-floor towers, with 1,400 units expected to be handed over in 2027. The project will include two and three-bedroom apartments.
Stable economy boosts India's housing market to new heights, scales 11-year peak
The housing property market across India is seeing substantial growth in sales volumes, driven by stable economic conditions and continued confidence, even amidst higher mortgage rates. This uptrend is led by the top eight cities, including Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Pune, and Hyderabad, propelling the country’s residential real estate market to an 11-year high in sales volumes during the first half of the year.
Telangana in talks with CDAC to set up 20 petaflops compute capacity in Hyderabad
Telangana has requested the IT ministry to establish compute capacity in the proposed AI city in Hyderabad under the National Supercomuting Mission, saying that the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (CDAC) has shown interest for the same. If the government agrees, some land will be given to them to set this up, Telangana IT secretary Jayesh Ranjan told ET.
Sattva Group targets 85 pc growth in housing sales to Rs 6,500 cr this fiscal: MD Bijay Agarwal
Realty firm Sattva Group is bullish on India's housing market and will launch many projects to achieve 85 per cent growth in sales of residential properties to around Rs 6,500 crore this fiscal, a top company official said. In the 2023-24, Bengaluru-based Sattva Group achieved sales bookings of Rs 3,500 crore.
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Housing sale decline by 8% Q-o-Q as prices continue to rise
During the April-June quarter, residential sales witnessed an 8% drop compared to the previous quarter, attributed to the election season, heatwave, and rising property prices. Anarock data shows that 1,20,340 units were sold in Q2 2024 across the top 7 cities, down from 1,30,170 units in Q1 2024.
Affordable housing suffering; luxury continues to show bumper sales: Gulam Zia
Commercial real estate also is doing phenomenally well. If I have to give a few numbers, the last quarter and we saw almost about 14 to 15 million square feet of gross absorption of office space in the country, the top seven-eight markets that we always talk about.
Budget 2024 HRA Exemption: Will Bengaluru, Hyderabad, other non-metro cities be included in 50% HRA tax exemption list?
Budget 2024 HRA Exemption: Many employers offer an HRA as part of their employees' compensation. If an employee receiving HRA is paying rent for their accommodation, they can claim a tax exemption on the HRA. Currently, a rented house in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai qualifies for a 50% exemption from HRA, while those located in other places come under the 40% bracket.
Housing sales likely to fall 2 pc in Apr-June to nearly 1.2 lakh units across top 9 cities
Housing sales estimated to decline 2% to nearly 1.20 lakh units in current quarter across major cities, mainly due to lower demand in Hyderabad and Pune, as per PropEquity data.
Last rites of Ramoji Rao held in Hyderabad, TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu attends funeral
Industrialist and media mogul Ramoji Rao's last rites were held at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad with state honors. TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu and senior IAS officers attended the funeral. The Andhra Pradesh government declared state mourning on June 9 and 10. Top leaders including President Droupadi Murmu and PM-designate Narendra Modi paid tribute to Rao, praising his contributions to media and entertainment.
Robust housing demand helps in faster inventory liquidation
Residential property markets in the top seven cities - Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Pune, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Kolkata - have witnessed a significant 31% decrease in the time taken to sell active unsold housing inventory, showed a JLL analysis.
Unsold housing stock up 24 per cent in top 7 cities, builders need 22 months to sell: Report
Unsold housing stocks in seven major cities have risen by 24 per cent since 2019, totaling about 4,68,000 units in March 2024. However, realty firms are expected to sell them 31 per cent faster due to high sales velocity, according to JLL India. The time to sell the active unsold inventory has decreased from 32 months in 2019 to just 22 months in Q1 2024, driven by a surge in housing demand.
From 'CEO CM' to kingmaker: You can't write off N. Chandrababu Naidu
Nara Chandrababu Naidu, also known as CBN, began his political career in the 1970s with the Congress Party before becoming the leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). He is now highly sought after in Delhi, as his TDP has secured 16 Lok Sabha seats and achieved a sweeping victory in the Andhra Pradesh assembly elections.
India's top 7 cities see 31% decline in time to liquidate unsold housing inventory
According to him, time needed to sell the unsold inventory in the premium segment has dropped from 51 months in 2019 to 29 months in the first quarter of 2024, showcasing the strong sales momentum in this segment. Apartments belonging to ticket size category of Rs 3 crore and above, have also witnessed a 11% reduction in time to sell during the same time.
Bosch leases 691k sq ft office space in Bengaluru for expansion
Bosch Global Software Technologies has leased 691,320 square feet of space in Bengaluru, India, to expand its operations. The property, located at Life Science Park in Electronic City, will seat around 8,000 employees and house the KPO operation under Robert Bosch. The lease is set to go live by the end of 2024. Bosch is a key partner in the global automotive industry and has the largest development centre outside Germany for end-to-end engineering and technology solutions.
Hyderabad housing market seeing significant trend towards luxury homes: NAREDCO President
The Hyderabad property market is witnessing a surge in demand for luxurious homes with spacious layouts and modern amenities. G Hari Babu, National President of National Real Estate Development Council, discussed rising property prices and evolving market dynamics. Factors include government policies, unlimited FAR, and infrastructure development, driving significant growth in both residential and commercial sectors.
GIC, Xander buy Allianz-Shapoorji Pallonji JV’s Hyderabad IT SEZ WaveRock for Rs 2,200 cr
In May 2023, ET first reported that global insurance and asset management major Allianz Group and Shapoorji Pallonji Group were looking to exit the IT Special Economic Zone (SEZ) property and that GIC had emerged as the frontrunner to acquire the 2.4-million-sq-ft asset.
Union Bank invests Rs 250 crore in Hyderabad realty co’s luxury housing project
Company’s project The Megaleio will be spread in over one million sq ft area and will need to Rs 800-900 crore. While the funding raised from the bank will be used to start the construction, balance work will be done through the sales receivable, which is more than Rs 1,200 crore.
High-value homes drive Hyderabad residential market
Hyderabad's residential property market in 2024 saw a 15% increase in property registrations and a 40% surge in transaction value, driven by demand for premium homes. Knight Frank's report revealed 26,027 properties registered, totaling Rs 16,190 crore.
Bifurcation blues: 10 years later, several issues remain unresolved between AP, Telangana
After a decade, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana still face unresolved issues post-bifurcation, including asset division and power bill dues. Hyderabad's transition to Telangana on June 2 as per the AP Reorganisation Act 2014 remains complex. Challenges persist in dividing Schedule 9 and Schedule 10 institutions, influenced by the Sheela Bhide panel's recommendations and disputes over employee transfers.
Housing prices in this Bengaluru area jumped 32% in Q1; know how much property prices have risen in your city
Average housing prices in Bengaluru have increased by 19% year-on-year (YoY) in the January-March quarter of 2024. It was the highest increase in residential prices among the eight cities, according to a report released by CREDAI and Colliers Liases Foras. Check how much property price has risen in your city
Piramal invests ₹300 crore in Cybercity's Hyderabad villa project
Piramal Capital & Housing Finance has invested nearly ₹300 crore in a villa development project by Cybercity Builders & Developers in Hyderabad. The funding will also be used to acquire land Cybercity Developers bought from Phoenix Group. Piramal Enterprises plans to merge its subsidiary, Piramal Capital & Housing Finance, with Cybercity Builders & Developers.
Hyderabad techie says mental health improved after relocating to US, but gives credit to cooking, cleaning
Abhirath Batra, an engineer from Hyderabad, sparked a social media debate by sharing how his mental health improved after relocating to the US. He attributed this to performing daily tasks independently. His post gained traction, with some questioning the need for relocation. However, others resonated with his experience, finding satisfaction in hands-on involvement in chores. Batra clarified that location isn't a prerequisite for such improvements.
India's infra push to raise demand for TMT bars: Industry players
India consumed 50.3 million tonnes (MT) of TMT bars in FY23, up from 46 MT in the previous fiscal. Domestic manufacturers collectively produced 51 MT TMT bars in FY23 compared with 47.2 MT in FY22.
Luxury housing sale reports 10% growth during Jan-Mach 2024
Luxury segment housing in top cities grows 10% Y-o-Y, Mumbai leads. Anshuman Magazine cites robust fundamentals. Gurgaon emerges as luxury market with eco-friendly features. Jubilee Hills sees luxury demand.
N Chandrababu Naidu promises Rs 1 lakh Haj aid if NDA elected to power
N Chandrababu Naidu, leader of the TDP, announced a financial aid promise of Rs 1 lakh for Muslim pilgrims visiting Mecca if the NDA, comprising TDP, BJP, and Janasena, wins the Andhra Pradesh government. He made this pledge during an interaction with the Muslim community in Nellore. Naidu highlighted the TDP's past initiatives for Muslims, including granting state festival status to Rotiayaan ki Eid and establishing Urdu university and Haj Houses. He criticized the current YSRCP government for not supporting the Muslim community and alleged their support for the NRC. Naidu emphasized the Muslim community's values and work ethic.
Actress Raashii Khanna joins Hyderabad's property boom with third home purchase
Actress Raashii Khanna has recently purchased her third home in Hyderabad, where she hosted a housewarming ceremony attended by family and close friends, as seen in social media posts. This marks her third property acquisition in Hyderabad, following purchases in 2015 and 2017, according to reports.
India, Thailand sign MoU for academic collaboration in Ayurveda, Thai traditional medicine
The MoU will facilitate the exchange of experts for research and training programmes, academic and technical activities, and conducting research, exchange of information, technologies, and best practices of traditional medicine, it said. The participants will support each other with mutual cooperation and collaborative activities on the basis of equality and mutual benefits by facilitating training courses in Thailand and India.
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