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Housing market sales down 44percent in Oct-Dec 2016

Housing market sales down 44percent in Oct-Dec 2016

The housing market came to a “complete standstill” during October-December 2016 on the adverse impact of demonetisation, as sales fell by 44 per cent in the eight top cities, the lowest figure reported since 2010.
This resulted in a Rs 22,600 crore revenue loss to the builders, according to Knight Frank.

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Sustainability, the Next Stage?

Sustainability, the Next Stage?

In the mid-2000s, Walmart was in for a shock when it was informed that its maximum carbon emissions were not from its supply trucks, but refrigerators placed inside stores. Storage of ice cream and other frozen foods in open shelves was resulting in higher energy consumption as they were required to be cooled at higher temperatures.

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The economy is slowing down

The economy is slowing down

There has been little clarity on the subject. The rates of commercial realty are coming down as a direct consequence. However, while the direct buying/selling market has witnessed sharp corrections, the rental office space business has witnessed no change.