The Rise and Rise of Indian Logistics Infrastructure
Indian logistics infrastructure was unorganised and fragmented for a long time. Interestingly it is a business which is under massive reorganisation to serve the ever-increasing need of the modern businesses. Also being touted as the country’s ‘sunshine industry’, the Indian logistics sector is readying itself to move from its present unorganized, fragmented business model to…
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How Recent Policy Initiatives Can Boost Affordable Housing in Kolkata
It’s that time of the year again when everyone in India — from the common man to the industrialist — waits with certain hopes and some deal of anxiety for the Union Budget to unfold. While this year’s budget was centred on agriculture, it has some pretty good news for the real estate sector. In…
Rise in Demand for Office Spaces in Hyderabad and Its Implications
From being just another Tier-II city, Hyderabad has emerged as one of India’s fastest growing real estate markets over the last few years. In fact, the City of Pearls — as it’s famously known as — is beating other top-tier cities like Delhi, Chennai, and Bengaluru in corporate real estate growth. A key factor driving…
Is Human Interaction Becoming Less Valuable for Property Buyers?
Ajanta and Sarthak are a young couple, living in a rented apartment in South Kolkata. While they both want to have a home they can call their ‘own’, the biggest challenge for them is: Time. Ajanta is a freelance web designer who works with clients across several time-zones. Sarthak, on the other hand, is the…
Kolkata Property Market is Marginally Upward, Shrugs off Disruption
For Kolkata property market, 2016-17 and 2017-18 can surely be termed as the years of disruption. Because of regulatory policy changes, the real estate industry in India had to adjust to the new environment in these years. Demonetization, GST and the on-going RERA implementation created widespread apprehension about the industry. Although Kolkata property market was…
Can Affordable Housing in India Be Really a Game Changer?
It was a cold night. Rina was not ready, although her husband Ashoke was pestering her for some time. The dinner done, she wanted to go under the blanket as fast as possible. Ashoke was somewhat adamant. There was little opportunity for them to talk about it in the morning. They are working in the…
How Should You Choose Your Banker for Availing Home Loan?
Moving into one’s dream home is indeed a dream for many, but buying a home is no less a daunting task. There are several aspects to be considered, starting from choosing the property, completing the documentation, and finally getting the home financed. Home loan, in recent times, is a boon for home buyers. However, there…
Are the Infrastructure Projects in Kolkata Getting a Push Forward?
The role of physical infrastructure in driving a country’s social and economic development is immense. Large-scale infrastructure projects are a key enabler of economic growth, as such facilities decrease the cost of transportation, and in turn, the cost of trade, which attracts investors. Availability of necessary infrastructure also releases the pressure on city traffic, increases…
How is TDS on Properties Relevant for Home Buyers?
The Government of India, in a bid to curb the widespread use of black money in immovable property transactions, has legislated a bill, wherein, the buyer of a property has to deduct TDS on properties while paying to the seller. The Properties That Are Covered The TDS law, under Section 194IA of Income Tax Act,…