India's Real Estate: The Last Untaxed Dynasty
In Delhi NCR, official circle rates are significantly lower than real market prices, enabling capital gains avoidance and discreet wealth movement. Real estate advisor Aishwarya Shri Kapoor highlights why land remains the go-to asset for India’s ultra-wealthy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are official circle rates in Delhi NCR? A: Official circle rates in Delhi NCR hover around ₹1.5 lakh per square yard, while real market prices often exceed ₹5 lakh. Q: Why do the ultra-wealthy prefer land over other assets? A: Land is benami-friendly, registry-manipulated, legacy-diluted, and politically recycled. It offers privacy, compounding control, and low-visibility wealth. Q: What are some global investments in Indian real estate? A: UAE-based NRIs are buying land in elite zones like Panchsheel and Golf Course in South Delhi. American high-net-worth individuals are investing in branded residences linked to hospitality giants like Marriott and Ritz. Singapore family offices are entering Gurgaon through joint ventures. Q: How are state governments promoting real estate? A: State governments are rebranding the real estate sector as the centerpiece of ‘smart city’ dreams, despite its past association with black money. Q: What legal measures are in place to combat black money in real estate? A: Several legal measures, including Section 50C, 56(2)(x), the Benami Transactions Act, and PMLA, are designed to enforce transparency and traceability in real estate transactions. Cash transactions are capped, and high-value deals must quote PAN.
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