Category Archives: City

Uber makes India its base for South Asia foray

Uber is turning India into a regional hub of sorts, as the cab aggregator expands to other South Asian countries. After launching in Sri Lanka late last year, Uber started operations in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in mid-November. As it continues to scout for more markets, the expansion and the operations are being driven out of the… Read More »

HMRC ‘Selects India Buildings For Hub Office’

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has reportedly selected India Buildings in Liverpool as the location of a new hub office of more than 300,000 sq ft. The government department will let the majority of the space at the 350,000 sq ft building, according to Property Week. The Water Street property was acquired by Shelborn Asset Management for… Read More »

Piramal Fund’s south India investments surpass Rs 10,000 cr

Piramal Group’s financial services arm Primal Fund Management (PFM) has surpassed Rs 10,000 crore in aggregate investments in South India, the company’s proprietary book stated. This forms one third of the firm’s commitment to clearing Rs 32,000 crore debt and equity to real estate developers across India. According to Piramal, the Rs 10,000 crore milestone… Read More »

Demonetisation to hit industrial sector temporarily: Credit Suisse

Amidst demonetisation driving significant demand contraction in consumer discretionary sectors, public sector contracting can be a ‘safe haven’. Subsequent push on infra spending, subject to ability to spend, can be a positive as well. For Larsen & Toubro, the impact is limited to temporary disruption in near term and slower execution of real estate contracts. We… Read More »

Point72 Doubles Office Space in Singapore’s OUE Bayfront; Affirms Commitment to Hiring Region’s Top Talent

Point72 Asset Management moved into a new office space in Singapore’s OUE Bayfront in Marina Bay on Monday. The 8,880 square foot space can seat up to 60 employees, doubling the capacity of the Firm’s previous Singapore office. Marc Desmidt, Chief Executive Officer of Point72’s international business, said, “We are making a push to find,… Read More »

Mumbai seafront redevelopment: Six bidders’ proposals accepted by MbPT

THE MUMBAI Port Trust (MbPT) on Tuesday accepted proposals from six bidders shortlisted for a massive redevelopment project along Mumbai’s eastern seafront. According to MbPT, the project, covering 500 hectares of land along the waterfront, would revamp the eastern facade of the city in the coming years. The plan is to implement an infrastructural overhaul of… Read More »