Category Archives: City

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 »

Large corporates increasingly opting for coworking spaces on rising rentals, office space shortage

Large information technology, banking, financial services and insurance companies are increasingly opting for coworking spaces to cope with rising rentals and shortage of ready-to-move grade A offices in prime property markets across the country. While the likes of Boeing, Visteon, BNP Paribas, Kimberley Clark, and Redcore (Accenture’s sister company) have moved some of their operations… Read More »