Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
17 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Mahindra & Mahindra sells 20.5-acre land parcel in Mumbai's KandivaliMahindra & Mahindra sold a 20.5-acre land parcel in Mumbai's Kandivali for Rs 210 crore to Blueprintify Properties. The sale price was lowe...
01 Aug, 2024, 06.28 PM IST
Maha govt raises ready reckoner rates by average 5 per centAs per the new rates, there is an average increase of 5 per cent across the state with effect from April 1 (excluding Mumbai) while for mun...
01 Apr, 2022, 11.16 AM IST
Reduction in circle rates could boost real estate transactionsUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday announced 12 measures in the third set of stimulus announced by the government with a...
12 Nov, 2020, 07.43 PM IST
Residential real estate gets booster shot from govt with tax relief measureUntil now, any deal with value lower than the existing ready reckoner or circle rate by 10% or more, would result in additional tax burden ...
12 Nov, 2020, 03.26 PM IST
Maharashtra government raises circle rates by average 1.74%The new rates will come into effect from September 12, an official statement from the office of the Inspector General of Registration and C...
12 Sep, 2020, 11.19 AM IST
Around 63% MMR property deals in FY20 at 20% premium to reckoner rates: ReportWhile ready reckoner premiums vary across the Mumbai region, the percentage of transactions above 20% was highest in Thane and peripheral m...
26 Jun, 2020, 05.50 PM IST
Realty players say can't move price below circle rate, seek changes in I-T lawNAREDCO President Niranjan Hiranandani said: "Reducing the price of a home more than 10 per cent below ready reckoner rates results in the ...
05 Jun, 2020, 05.47 PM IST
Maharashtra govt keeps circle rates unchanged for FY21Recently, former chief minister Devendra Fadnavis had also suggested a 40 per cent reduction in the ready reckoner rates. To curb the sprea...
26 May, 2020, 11.11 PM IST
Now, citizens can 'own' Navi Mumbai land for 90 yearsNow, lease-holders in Navi Mumbai will be able to pay a 30 per cent premium on the ready-reckoner price in return for the benefits of ownin...
13 Aug, 2018, 02.02 PM IST
Maharashtra finally clears way for drop in stamp duty on real estate saleReady Reckoner rates are used to assess market value of properties by government; stamp duty and registration charges are paid on this basi...
22 Mar, 2018, 11.41 AM IST
Home loans to grow 40% to 50% per year compounded in next five years: Niranjan HiranandaniWhen they say there is a risk profile as far as home loans is concerned, it is all lie. Home loan segment is doing the best. NPAs are almos...
25 Jan, 2017, 09.58 AM IST
Maharashtra government increases Ready Reckoner rates for Mumbai, rest of the state by average 7-8%Ready-reckoner rates are assessments of property value by the state government on the basis of which stamp duty and registration charges ar...
01 Apr, 2016, 08.05 AM IST
Maharashtra may waive stamp duty for small homesState may do away with the levy for houses with an area of less than 250 sq ft and offer concessional rates for residences up to 450 sq ft.
16 Mar, 2016, 01.00 PM IST
Breather for homebuyers: Maharashtra defers reckoner rates revision to April 1The ready reckoner rates, henceforth, will be revised as on April 1 and not on January 1, said two state government officials.
01 Jan, 2016, 10.53 AM IST
Mumbai realty stocks rally up to 14% as ready reckoner rates go up by 20%The upward revision in ready reckoner rates will result in residential prices moving higher.
01 Jan, 2014, 02.53 PM IST
Maharashtra hikes ready reckoner rates by up to 20%The hike is being seen as quashing Mumbaikars’ hope of price correction given residential property sales volume declining for over two year...
01 Jan, 2014, 05.42 AM IST