‘My family thought I was crazy’: How Niranjan Hiranandani built Powai township and a tip for homebuyers

‘My family thought I was crazy’: How Niranjan Hiranandani built Powai township and a tip for homebuyers

Niranjan Hiranandani’s vision for Hiranandani Gardens was born out of frustration. “I lived in Lokhandwala Complex in Andheri. We built 11 buildings there, but when I looked out, the roads were bad, there were no streetlights, no water supply, no drainage,” the billionaire real-estate tycoon  said in a recent interview with finance creator Sharan Hegde. … Read more

Real estate: Prices for houses see a 66% surge on Noida Expressway in just 5 years

Real estate: Prices for houses see a 66% surge on Noida Expressway in just 5 years

Real estate trends: The real estate market in key Indian cities, Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru, has witnessed a significant increase in housing prices in peripheral areas over the past five years. This trend is attributed to improved connectivity, infrastructure development, and the strategic location of these suburbs. The growth in these areas has outpaced traditional urban centers … Read more

Sebi favours tax breaks for municipal bond subscribers: Official

Sebi favours tax breaks for municipal bond subscribers: Official

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has approached the government to allow tax breaks for subscribers of municipal bonds that are crucial for funding infrastructure development at the grass-root levels, a senior official said on Tuesday. The capital markets watchdog will also root for a tax break for municipal bonds during its meeting … Read more