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…
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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,…
Victoria Memorial is More Than a Beautiful Structure
“Another charming Taj”, “The finest building in Bengal”, and “A poem in marble” — are some of the literary tributes that have been paid to the Victoria Memorial, which overlooks the southern landscape of Kolkata. It is a gravely sinful act not to visit the Victoria Memorial when you are in the City of Joy….
New Market at Kolkata — The Shopping Mall that Stood the Test of Times
Today’s youngsters might be more attracted to the shiny, glitzy malls that are coming up everywhere, but the New Market at Kolkata, located right at the heart of the city, continues to draw shoppers, the bargain hunters, history-hungry tourists, and nostalgia-struck Calcuttans. And why not? In a city like Kolkata, where marketplaces serve as a…
Has the Quality of Living in Kolkata Improved in Last Few Years?
Things have definitely turned from good to better ever since Kolkata topped the chart as the ‘best Indian city to live’ in Janaagraha’s Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems. According to reports published by Janaagraha, quality of living in Kolkata is the best among 21 major Indian cities surveyed by the Bangalore-based non-profit body. Kolkata was followed…
Howrah Bridge — the Iconic Structure That Signifies Kolkata
Though trams and yellow taxis are hallmarks of Kolkata, nothing beats the Howrah Bridge when it comes to symbolizing the city. The cantilever bridge is one of the busiest in the world and will celebrate its 75th birthday next year. The Howrah Bridge, indisputably the lifeline of Kolkata, was later named after Nobel Laureate Rabindranath…
Is Real Estate Market in Hyderabad Seeing the Start of Massive Growth?
Ever since its birth in 2014, Telangana, the youngest state in the country, has shown positive signs of development, growth, and prosperity. Not only it has grown steadily at a CAGR of over 19 percent, its realty sector created history last year when it accommodated 6.5 million square feet of office space, primarily driven by…
Is Stormwater Clearance a Weak Area in Indian Cities?
The urban sector in India is increasingly being recognised as a crucial growth driver for job creation, the GDP, Foreign Direct Investments (FDI), and the overall economy in general. With a major percentage of the population shifting from rural bases to urban areas in recent times, the country’s urban centres are experiencing an exponential growth…
From the City of Joy to the City of Pearls: Vandanaalu Hyderabad!
At NK Realtors — one of the most trusted names in real estate in Kolkata — we are pleased to announce that we are branching out to a second location in order to put our competitive advantages to better use for reaching newer milestones. With an experience of 30 years in the real estate, we…