Guest Article Mar 01, 2018 Sure in M&As in real-estate broking services after amendment of 100 per cent FDI under automatic route Being a developing country, India is a hub for various sectors and, thereby, attracts many foreign entities to explore potential markets. The government has been on a spree of issuing various amendments in regulating laws to bring about ease of doing businesses in the country.
Web Exclusive Feb 07, 2018 Budget Reactions | Consultants The budget reaffirms continued focus on Infrastructure and programmes such as Smart City mission, AMRUT, NMCG, the Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAAN) etc. as can be seen by increased outlay by 20% from the previous year. The key takeaway form this budget is the thrust on social and rural infrastructure including health, education, housing, agri-value chain and penetration of digital infrastructure.
Web Exclusive Feb 07, 2018 Budget Reactions | Real Estate The government’s move to promote affordable housing by setting up a special fund is welcome. It will boost buyers’ sentiments and help revive the real estate market. We expected the government to give industry status to real estate sector, though its efforts to support infrastructural development is laudable.
Viewpoint Oct 31, 2017 A New Era Indian real estate is all set to embark on a new phase with the advent of multiple policy reforms in the past nine to 10 months, such as demonetisation, RERA, infrastructure status to affordable housing and GST.
Cover Story Jul 01, 2017 All sectors will benefit with the new GST regime owing to seamless flow of input tax credit The GST regime has many provisions to address the concerns of medium and small enterprises and small entrepreneurs.The law provides for an exemption threshold whereby it is not mandatory for a business whose aggregate turnover in a financial year is less than Rs 20 lakh (Rs 10 lakh for special category states) to register.
Cover Story Jul 01, 2017 Over to the Industry! The main problem is that our rates of EPC are fixed while the government has proposed a slab of 18 per cent for EPC contracting, which is high. Thus, despite taking input credit, we will be affected by about 10-12 per cent.
Current Affairs Jun 01, 2017 Underground section of Chennai Metro Rail Project (Phase-I) inaugurated Last month, the underground section of Chennai Metro Rail Project (Phase-I) was inaugurated, heralding a new era of sustainable transport in the city.
Web Exclusive Feb 06, 2017 The proposal to extend the completion period of building of houses from the present three years to five years is logical and commonsensical The Union Budget announced is a pro-growth budget and a step in the right direction. We, at Sobha, welcome it whole-heartedly. The focus on affordable housing is laudable, as it has been accorded the infrastructure status, which will have many ripple effects.
Web Exclusive Feb 02, 2017 The Budget did not address crucial aspects like SEZ policy or provide any further tax relief for SEZ The Union Budget 2017-18 was announced with the theme of Transform, Energise and Clean India (TEC), was largely geared towards rural growth, infrastructure, and poverty alleviation, with a huge impetus to affordable housing. The thrust on affordable housing renews the government’s vision of ‘Housing for All by 2022’, giving a cheer for the housing segment.