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Build-operate-transfer model finds little favour; other ideas being considered
NHAI approves Rs 6,000 cr of premium deferment for 9 projects, on basis of March guidelines
Companies include R-Infra, Sadbhav & Oriental Structural Engineers
Due to economic slowdown over the last few years, the award of projects in roads and highways has slowed down
Finance ministry laying the groundwork for Budget presentation in first fortnight of July
Experts say with a stable government, things will start improving but the impact might be visible only after six-12 months
The sector, struggling with low sales and high inventory, might get a push after elections
Unitech, Ansals, Vatika and others hopeful stable govt wuill bring back positive sentiment
Experts say rents are up because prices went up irrationally in several major markets
Shift to new business model to help companies cut capital cost, increase margins
Realtors may take a hit up to Rs 9,000 cr on account of restriction on use of 30 mn sq ft of floor space available under easier FAR rules
Analysts say prices might drop further in the next few months owing to low demand
Turnover for the fourth quarter also declined by 5% to Rs 5,103 cr from Rs 5,377 cr in the same quarter previous year
Interview with Managing director & chief executive officer, Godrej Properties
For years, buyers have been at the mercy of property developers. But that is beginning to change
HC order to have two of its residential towers demolished a setback, but the firm & market say it can handle this
Once in the news for building the tallest structure in North India, Supertech is now caught in an ugly row with customers that could see it incur huge losses
Company in no hurry to cut debt