Special Report
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Commercial property trends in the past year
Demand and rental values for commercial real estate have held firm over the past 12 months
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PNC Menon: A businessman by choice, billionaire by chance
Four decades ago, PNC Menon dropped out of college and headed to Muscat with Rs 50 in his pocket. Today, he helms a multi-billion-dollar real estate empire that extends from Saudi Arabia to India. He is now on the cusp of diversifying into newer businesses and starting a real estate fund
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Burning cash on advertising isn't a wise strategy for housing portals: HDFC RED CEO Sohel IS
Sohel IS, CEO of HDFC RED, believes virtual reality, drones and cameras will change the way properties are bought and sold on real estate portals
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Smart cities: Proceed with caution, says Planet 3 Studios' Kalhan Mattoo
We need to be careful about accepting public-private partnerships and technology as the panacea for all ills
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Affordable housing yields rich dividends for housing finance companies
Housing finance companies have found their sweet spot—low-cost houses for the low-income segment
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After V-Guard and Wonderla, Kochouseph Chittilappilly is busy with his realty business
The Chittilappilly family has helmed the growth of V-Guard Industries, and now Wonderla Holidays
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How equality and strong processes keep the Emami promoters united
By emphasising on equality and strong processes, the promoters of Emami have kept the families united and the businesses successful
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How SIS's multi-pronged expansion approach brought it international success
Security services company SIS is scaling new heights, with the second generation making forays into new markets, both national and international
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A family constitution can bridge the gap between family and business values
As more and more Indian business families adopt a constitution, it is becoming clear that for the document to be effective, the manner of drafting it has to be given due importance
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There will be fewer family businesses in the long term: Adi Godrej
As Indian family-owned firms grow in size, their need for external investors and talent will rise in tandem, leading to diverse ownerships and professional managements, says Adi Godrej, patriarch of the Godrej Group
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How Kalyan Jewellers rose to international prominence
On the back of trust, transparency and innovation, the Thrissur-based Kalyan Jewellers has risen to national and international prominence