Delhi office on block

India’s second-largest property firm Unitech has put on the block its 2-lakh sq ft office at upmarket Saket in New Delhi.
Both Unitech and HDFC admitted the property was on the block, but refused to confirm the deal. “I cannot confirm till we sign a deal,” Unitech chairman Ramesh Chandra said.
HDFC joint MD Renu Sud Karnad […]


Factory Orders Decline, Suggests Weakness for Q4 Business Spending

Factory Orders Decline, Suggests Weakness for Q4 Business Spending
U.S. factory orders declined by $11.2 B in September after a sharp drop in August. These declines indicate future weakness in business equipment spending. Shipments, a coincident indicator of growth, fell for the second straight month as well. Inventories actually rose relative to shipments, suggesting production cuts […]


Construction Spending Weakens Further in September

Construction Spending Weakens Further in September
Total construction spending fell 0.3 percent in September, above consensus with an upward revision to August. Residential construction spending fell 1.3 percent and nonresidential construction spending rose 0.1 percent. Slower economic growth and tighter lending standards will continue to put downward pressure on construction spending.
Residential Construction Spending
Total construction spending continues […]