Real estate in India - Indian economy is soaring to new heights and contributing to the upswing majorly is the real estate sector. Foreign investors are choosing to Investment in Indian real estate over other options. The boom in the sector has been so pleasing that real estate has turned out to be a credible investment as compared to other investments in capital and debt markets and gold market. The investors find it very lucrative as it offers stable income yields, moderate capital appreciations, tax structuring benefits and higher security in comparison to other investment options. Ernst & Young and (FICCI) have done a survey which has predicted that Indian real estate industry is poised to emerge as one of the most preferred investment destinations for global realty and investment firms in coming future. 
Indian property market’s potential has a transforming effect on the overall economy. The maximum growth is attributed to the booming IT sector, since an estimated 70 per cent of the new construction is for the IT sector while the remaining investments range from commercial, residential, retail, industrial, hospitality, healthcare etc.
Commercial real estate- Boom in Demand
The commercial property market in India has been growing at an annual rate of approximately 35% over the last few years. It has been predicted that there would be a demand for 300 million sq. ft over the next 5 years.
A research for Real estate industry shows that the demand for commercial office space is expected to increase considerably in the next few years, which primarily is driven by the IT and ITES industry that requires a proposed office space of more than 370 million sq ft till 2013.
Apart from the IT and ITES industry the Retail sector has currently emerged as one of the most profitable and fast paced industries. With many new players entering the market, this industry is playing an important role in influencing the Indian real estate sector. Also, with major national and global players investing in the retailing business like shopping centres and multiplex- malls, the contemporary retail sector in India is in an expansive mode. Over 1000 shopping arcades are under construction phase and will be operational by 2013. The boon in this industry is a major contributor in providing employment (approx.9%) and is also accountable for over 10%of the country's GDP. The real estate investment sector in India has come across another important emerging trend i.e. the hospitality industry. The exceptional boom in tourism over the last few years has caught the eye of many investors.
Foreign Direct Investments
The liberalization and economic reforms programme by Government of India encourages industrial policy reforms that have reduced the industrial licensing requirements, removed restrictions on investment and expansion, and facilitated easy access to foreign technology and FDI. As a result of this, most foreign investors are investing in India big way, largely through joint ventures. This not only lowers the risk factor but also it provides the participating companies an exit route. Ever since 2005, when FDI in Indian real estate sector was permitted, more than $8 billion have been invested in India.
The increasing investments in the real estate sector in India (as a result of flexible FDI policies) have a direct and positive impact on the employment sector. More investments mean more job opportunities and more jobs means more workforces.

SEZs - the promising investment option
With government promoting industrial belts, the real estate developers are eyeing special economic zones (SEZs), as a source for expansion. Several upcoming special economic zones are also expected to provide the thrust to the commercial office space development in related areas where the land comes cheaper; and a SEZ developer is entitled for tax exemptions like a 10-year corporate tax holiday.
On the whole, India's improving image, as a corporate base for Asian markets and strong growth opportunities in emerging sectors such as financial services, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, and biotechnology will also boost demand and broaden the occupier base. Also, Indian real estate sector is predicted to mark the growth to more than $50 billion in the next five years.

Property Investment in Noida

Noida is emerging as one of the largest industrial and education hubs of India. Noida is now the common ground for the development of commercial, residential as well as retail units. In fact, the real estate companies in Noida are on full gear to suffice the growing demand for Noida residential property. Noida seems to attract more investors and developers due to its better infrastructure facilities arrangements and also a direct metro connection with Delhi and the Express Highway to Noida will enhance and facilitate easy movements to Noida.

The increasing demand for housing has been well captured by the Noida real estate developers. the city is soon to see various townships, many more commercial headquarters and a lot of infrastructure development. Noida property market has an exceptional demand for residential complexes surrounded with modern amenities like fitness centers, children park, fun park, medical aid centers, restaurants, community hall and shopping centers. The most preferred areas for residential Property in Noida.

Whilst stands are verdict the stock market, the Property in Noida province has in progress facing going away of tentative investors from the marketplace consistent with these builders based in area the selling of flats has turn into very complex at the launch phase by reason of lack of interest from the investors. Builders attribute this in Noida property to constancy in prices next to the precedent where prices were up rolling on monthly basis.