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“Currently, we are home to nearly 3,000 Indian businesses operating in over 50 sectors."
Following the opening of its new office in Mumbai, Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), UAE is the preferred investment destination for over 13,000 flourishing businesses with nearly 3,000 Indian companies operating out of it. Talking to Manali Jaggi of BW SmartCities, HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saqr AL Qasimi, RAKEZ Chairman elaborated on India as an important market and zone’s support to Indian investors wishing to set up their business in UAE.
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No impact on property prices post GST
GST has provided some cushion to under construction projects and marginally brought down prices for affordable housing owing to the input tax credits, but we are yet to see a significant impact in the mid-sized or luxury space.
Read More“Smart Cities need to be inclusive in all aspects of sustenance.”
One of the country’s reputed business groups, Pacific India is a notable name in the realty and infrastructure space in India with considerable presence in real estate, hospitality and education sector. With infrastructure being an indispensable part of our Government’s agenda especially Smart Cities Mission, Abhishek Bansal, Executive Director, Pacific India talks to Manali Jaggi of BW Smart Cities about the important aspects of Smart Cities and the need for them to be inclusive with respect to sustenance.
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Mixed Use: A Recipe for Dual Development
Mixed-use developments made a humble beginning in colonial Europe but have now become an indivisible part of suburban areas in major cities across the world.
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Kharadi: An Accelerating Momentum at Pune
Given the rapid pace of expansion of entrepreneurial companies, Kharadi is quickly becoming the nerve center of the DNA that established Entrepreneurial Set-Ups.
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"There is ample scope to leverage the synergy between private and govt. stakeholders.”
Urbanisation is at the core of any city's transformation and real-estate plays a crucial role in the infrastructure development. Mahindra Lifespace Developers Ltd, the real and infrastructure development arm of the Mahindra Group is one of the leaders in this segment. Sangeeta Prasad, CEO, Mahindra Lifespaces talks to Manali Jaggi of BW Smart Cities about developing the cities with the ethos of ‘Livelihood, Living and Life’ and digital disruptions becoming the backbone of Smart Cities.
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RERA remains a work in progress after one year
We need a RERA authority monitoring the process of statutory approvals. India ranks a very low 181 out of 189 countries in ease of getting construction permits. This is what frustrates developers rendering projects unviable.
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Cabinet nod for amendments to Real Estate Bill
The Bill seeks to bring under its ambit all commercial real estate and ongoing projects, as well as brokers, while safeguarding consumers
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#Budget2015: Mixed reaction from the real estate sector
The industry has welcomed some of the proposals of the Finance Minister, but bemoaned the omission of incentives to boost the sector and lack of clarity on smart cities
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Housing Sector: Affordable homes, procedural delay major concerns
Huge financial investments are required to overcome the urban housing shortage, at 18.8 million units, of which 95.6 percent is in EWS/LIG segments
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