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Corporate giants turn to urban regeneration as redevelopment race intensifies
India's largest corporate houses are increasingly focusing on urban regeneration, shifting real estate focus from land acquisition to redevelopment. Giants like Reliance, Adani and JSW are aggressively bidding for projects involving old housing colonies and slum rehabilitation in Mumbai.
Omaxe to plug Rs 6,200 cr in new dedicated hospitality vertical, plans 19 hotels in 5 states
Real estate giant Omaxe is launching a dedicated hospitality arm, planning 19 hotels across India within five years. The company will invest approximately Rs 6,200 crore, focusing on key urban centers and pilgrimage sites, with a significant presence planned in Uttar Pradesh. This expansion aims to integrate hospitality with existing developments and generate over Rs 1,000 crore in annual revenue upon stabilization.
Low-cost imports and high input costs to weigh on paper industry margins: CareEdge Ratings
Priti Agarwal, Senior Director at CareEdge Ratings, said that realisations for India's writing and printing paper segment have fallen by 6-7% and are unlikely to recover meaningfully in the near term. While demand from the education sector remains stable and volumes could grow 3-4%, manufacturers are facing higher costs for wood, bamboo and waste paper. Industry profitability will depend on cost management and policy support.
Affordable housing, rental expansion and RERA Reforms set to define next growth phase in India's urban region: Report
India's housing sector is set for a major overhaul, driven by urbanization and policy shifts. A KPMG report highlights the urgent need for affordable housing, especially for lower-income groups, by addressing land costs and approval delays. The rise of rental housing as a formal asset class is also emphasized, alongside crucial reforms to boost trust and efficiency in the real estate regulatory framework, ensuring project completion and buyer protection.
Adani, Reliance, Lodha, JSW bid for 206-acre Mumbai redevelopment projects
Leading real estate firms are vying to redevelop three large housing colonies in Mumbai. These projects span prime areas like Worli, Bandra Reclamation, and Andheri West. The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority is overseeing the process. This initiative aims to upgrade living standards for residents in older colonies. It promises modern housing and improved urban infrastructure for thousands.
Paytm, Urban Company among 10 companies with highest FII shareholding in Q4. Check full list
Foreign investors are showing interest in select Indian companies. Despite a significant outflow from Indian equities, some firms have attracted substantial FII investment. Le Travenues Technology leads with the highest FII stake. Other notable companies include 360 One WAM, Redington, CarTrade Tech, and Agarwal's Health Care.
Neo Alternative Asset Managers bets on real estate, ropes in ex-Walton Street India trio to lead charge
Neo Alternative Asset Managers is expanding into real estate. The firm has hired a seasoned team from Walton Street India to lead its new investment platform. This move targets structured and opportunistic real estate deals across key Indian urban markets. The expansion aims to leverage India's growing real estate sector, driven by urbanization and infrastructure development.
EAC-PM working paper calls for curbs on tobacco consumption; says it poses serious implications for public health
Tobacco consumption and spending have increased sharply in both rural and urban India between 2011-12 and 2023-24, raising concerns for public health and government finances, according to an Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) working paper. Per capita tobacco expenditure rose 58% in rural areas and 77% in urban areas, with tobacco-using households rising to 13.3 crore in rural India and 4.7 crore in urban India.