In an aim to address to address the finance requirements of non-real estate companies, international property consultancy Jones Lang LaSalle India has launched an exclusive corporate finance division. JLL Corporate Finance will address the requirements of corporate which are not in the business of real estate to make informed decisions about acquiring, disposing of or optimally utilising their existing real estate assets while enhancing shareholder value.
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is targeting potential bulk users to generate a market for energy efficient lighting products. It is in talks with the army, central government departments and Indian Railways to increase the sales.
Increasing market share and low dependence on the home market are some of the reasons companies are looking to go overseas. Cheap labour and easy access to raw material are some of the other advantages companies are looking to go global. Additional advantages include expansion of brand equity and increase in shareholder value.
After the success of its first residential project in Chennai – Mantri Synergy, Mantri Developers launches their new project Mantri Navaratna located at Chromepet.
The real estate business has always been known for the source of black money, with housing projects accounting for a significant share. The measures to curb black money generation have either been non-existent or seldom adhered to.
Mumbai based real estate and infrastructure player Neev Group has bagged the tender for construction of a state-of-the-art Goa Renewable Energy Education Park (GREEP) and a marketing hub (handicrafts mall) in Margao from the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation.
Real estate major Nirmal Lifestyle has inked a 10-year licensing deal with International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), the governing body for athletics worldwide, to develop athletics in India and encourage greater participation in the sport.
A blog post on the Harvard Business Review website recently challenged readers across the world to design a house that could be constructed for less than US $ 300. Initially a conceptual argument by bloggers Vijay Govindarajan and Christian Sarkar, the hypothetical idea of a house constructed for under US $ 300 received an overwhelming response and they began to bring together a collective of thinkers, designers and investors from around the world.
