First published in Construction World in Dec 2016 https://www.constructionworld.in/latest-construction-news/real-estate-news/2016-Annus-Miserabilis-for-Real-Estate/17050 2016 will be remembered by realtors as the year which had two distinct parts. The first 10 months of the Year broke the trend of falling sales in the residential sector, a trend which had continued unabated since 2013. Sales plateaued at about 50,000 units per … Continue reading 2016 – Annus Miserabilis for Real Estate
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Currency Demonetization in India: Tips for Home Buyers
Nov 24, 2016 The recent measures taken by the Government of India to curb black money are not only bold but are also one of the turning points in the history and economy of a country. As a portion of India’s black money transactions is assumed to be in real estate, this move is likely … Continue reading Currency Demonetization in India: Tips for Home Buyers
The rise of ISIS
Nov 15, 2016 In 2003, USA invaded Iraq because of its alleged connection with terrorists and weapns of mass destruction. Saddam was dictator and part of Sunni Minority, which suppressed the 63% Shia majority and the 17% Kurds. Iraq was conquered, but after USA left, the majority Shia took over and began suppressing the Sunnis. … Continue reading The rise of ISIS
Why demonetization won’t impact RE prices too much
Nov 12, 2016 The move by the Government on Nov 8 night to de-recognize current notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 is a monumental move, and was done for the second time at such a scale in India after 1978, when the Janata Party government had done the same. As per RBI Statistics, total … Continue reading Why demonetization won’t impact RE prices too much
“The Golden Tap – Indian Start-ups…” – a quick review
March 27, 2016 So, completed another “un-put-downable” book after a long time last weekend, “The Golden Tap – The Inside story of Hyper-funded Indian Start-ups”. Written by Kashyap Deorah, a self-made serial entrepreneur (there’s a parallel entrepreneur explained also in the book), an IIT Bombay grad, and quite obviously a man of unusual perspective. While … Continue reading “The Golden Tap – Indian Start-ups…” – a quick review
