Latest Answer: The fact that domestic funds are shying away from taking equity positions in projects signals low risk appetite. Funds are not entering a project at the land acquisition stage since that would involve higher risks. Apart from Piramal, Aditya Birla Real Estate Fund and Blackstone have reportedly spent Rs 85 crore and Rs 175 crore, respectively, targeting bulk sales. While Birla invested in a Mumbai project being developed by Radius Developers, Blackstone backed Ozones Chennai project.
Q:Sunteck Realty, whose clients include Bollywood celebrities, is desiring private equity funds to buy distressed assets from competitor running under debt.
Latest Answer: Very clever sign of business. The company's funds are chasing commercial properties more for better returns, and Sunteck may look to double the share of its office and retail assets to about 40% and cut residential assets from 80% if there is increased demand.
