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Reliance Infra to exit Rs 20k-cr projects on govt delays

It bagged two of the biggest transmission projects the country ever awarded but could not start work on them due to inordinate delay in government clearances.

Reliance Infrastructure is in the process of pulling out of mega projects worth 20,000 crore due to inordinate delays by government agencies in fulfilling commitments.

Govt paid Rs 250cr for fake Greater Noida land

IL&FS signs MoU with ICBC (Asia) Ltd

Developers turn to small office needs

Retail FDI may haunt MSMEs

Retailers can open warehouses in all states

Flat owners in tallest towers take on builder

Trouble is brewing at The Imperial, India's tallest twin 60-storey residential towers in Tardeo.

Gammon Infra eyes global companies to partner in Mumbai Terminal

India Cements net declines 60% on tough competition

Hotel Leela venture Q4 net loss stands at Rs 142 crore

‘Affordable’ homes turn into investment option

Homes in the so-called affordable segment across India are finding buyers but most are investors.

Gurgaon to soon get farmhouse colonies

Srei Infra Q4 net up on Quippo stake sale

McDonald’s looks at café format, adds ‘value’ offerings to menu

Chavan to meet PAPs of Navi Mumbai Airport

Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan will meet people displaced by the proposed Navi Mumbai airport.

Sundaram Home Finance to raise Rs 4k crore in FY14

Rajiv Lall succeeds Deepak Parekh as IDFC’s Chairman

National highways body loses Rs 874 crore on project delays: CAG

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It has launched 187 units comprising 1 and 2 BHKs of 800 square feet-1200 square feet at an investment of Rs 70 crore.

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Bangalore is rediscovering its lost charm as the ultimate ‘pensioners paradise’.

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When FSI equals floor space increase

The industry did experiment with drywalls in the last fifty years by first switching from brick walls to internal partitions made of timber frame and wood-based panels.

Magnesia drywalls: better than bricks

The industry still uses brick or block walls for internal partition in tall buildings.

Unlocking surplus public land

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Retail FDI a positive for consumer companies

“It would be very helpful if the funding can be more readily and easily available for real estate companies. Policies should also provide relief to mid and low-level consumers,” said Mayank Jalan, Managing Director, Keventer Group.

Infrastructure status for affordable housing

The real estate sector hopes to get infrastructure status for affordable housing.

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