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Be A Smart Property Buyer With A Pre-approved Home Loan

Anil Pharande, CMD – Pharande Spaces Home buyers, and especially first-time buyers, would like to be in the best position to make their purchase once they have identified their dream home. The most challenging aspect of home ownership is invariably financing. Questions like which lending institution to approach, what loans should be applied for, how …

Getting Intuitive About Smart Cities In India

Rohan Sharma, Associate Director – Research & Real Estate Intelligence Service, JLL India     Smart Cities: The New Age Concept   The smart cities concept may not be a novel one, but in the Indian context it is definitely an idea whose relevance couldn’t have been better timed. The government has provided the thrust …

Spillovers from Unconventional Monetary Policy—Lessons for Emerging Markets: Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund

Reserve Bank of India, March 17, 2015 As Prepared for Delivery Introduction Good afternoon, Ladies and Gentlemen. Governor Rajan, thank you for your generous introduction, and for inviting me to speak before this distinguished audience today. It is indeed a privilege to share the stage with Dr. Rajan, one of the world’s most highly regarded financial …

The Role Of Market Conditions In Real Estate Investment

Arvind Jain, Managing Director – Pride Group   Home buying is one of the most significant financial investments, and it is natural that one would be concerned about the worth of this investment. Consequently, one should take one’s time to do proper research when one is purchasing a property. Hurried decisions on this front invariably …

SEVERAL KEY PROJECTS IN TWIN CITIES TO BOOST SECTOR

Noida and Greater Noida are considered to be one of the key real estate pockets of Delhi/NCR and Northern India as well. The two being close to the capital has always received a better attention from the authorities and government. With this reason, the two cities have emerged as prime investment zones at present, with …

Seizing India’s Moment: Christine Lagarde, Managing Director, International Monetary Fund

Lady Sri Ram College, New Delhi, March 16, 2015 As Prepared for Delivery Introduction Good afternoon—Namaste! Dear Arun, thank you for your kind introduction. Dear faculty members, students, and distinguished guests, thank you for having me here today. It is a pleasure to be back in India and speaking at such a prestigious academic institution. Your mission is …

Important Home Buying Tips For Women

Kishor Pate, CMD – Amit Enterprises Housing Ltd   A decade ago, an Indian woman independent and capable enough to buy her own home was a rare case. However, things have changed today. Latter-day Indian women are very well educated, have good jobs with excellent career growth prospects, and even hold important government or corporate leadership …

Due Diligence For Property Purchase

Santhosh Kumar, CEO – Operations & International Director, JLL India   Real estate buyers are often warned that they must conduct a thorough due diligence before investing in any property, and that they should not reply solely on the verification process done by banks while they are processing a home loan request. This is sound …