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may be dependent on third parties, including local authorities, to provide such services. Any delay or failure
by any third party to provide such additional services or a failure to obtain any required consents and
approvals on acceptable terms or in a timely fashion may affect Our Company’s ability to execute or
complete existing and/or new development projects.
56.
The operations and success of Our Company are subject to fluctuations in the market value of the real
estate market and economic conditions generally.
The real estate business is significantly affected by changes in government policies, economic conditions,
such as economic slowdown or recession, rising interest rates, demographic trends, employment levels,
availability of financing or declining demand for real estate, relatively illiquid market for both the land and
developed properties or the public perception that any of these events may occur. These factors can
negatively affect the demand for and pricing of the developed and undeveloped land and constructed
inventories at the expected rental or sale price and as a result, could materially and adversely affect the
return on investments of Our Company.
57.
We may experience difficulties in expanding our business into additional geographical markets in India.
While Mumbai remains and is expected to remain our primary focus, we may evaluate growth opportunities
in other parts of India on a case-by-case basis. However, we have limited experience in conducting business
outside Mumbai and have not previously completed any real estate development projects outside Mumbai.
We may not be able to leverage our experience in Mumbai to expand into other cities as a result of various
features which may differ in other cities and with which we may be unfamiliar, such as:
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competition;
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regulatory and taxation regimes;
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business practices and customs;
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languages;
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customer tastes, preferences, behaviour and culture;
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construction methods because of different terrains; and
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land and related laws applicable in other states.
If we enter new markets and geographical areas in India, we are likely to compete not only with national
developers, but also local developers who may have an established local presence, are more familiar with
local regulations, business practices and customs, have stronger relationships with local contractors,
suppliers, relevant government authorities, and who have access to existing land reserves, all of which may
give them a competitive advantage over us. Our inability to expand into and compete successfully in areas
outside the Mumbai real estate market may adversely affect our business prospects.
58.
It is difficult to predict our future performance, or compare our historical performance between periods,
as our revenue fluctuates significantly from period to period.
Under the percentage of completion method of revenue recognition, our revenue from sales depends upon
the volume of bookings that we are able to obtain in relation to our projects as well as the rate of progress of
construction. Our bookings depend on our ability to market and pre-sell our projects and the willingness of
our customers to pay for developments or enter into sale agreements well in advance of receiving
possession of properties, which can be affected by prevailing market sentiment.
Construction progress depends on various factors, including the availability of labour and raw materials, the
timely receipt of regulatory clearances and the absence of contingencies such as litigation and adverse
weather conditions. The occurrence of any such contingencies could cause our revenues to fluctuate
significantly, which could in turn adversely affect our margins. We also cannot predict when and at what
prices we may acquire the TDRs we require for a given project. In addition, we complete differing numbers
of projects in each period, and cannot predict with certainty the rate of progress of construction or time of
the completion of our real estate developments due to lags in development timetables occasionally caused
by unforeseen circumstances.
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Our results of operations may also fluctuate from period to period due to a combination of other factors
beyond our control, including the timing during each year of the sale of properties that we have developed,
and any volatility in expenses such as land and development right acquisition and construction costs.
Depending on our operating results in one or more periods, we may experience cash flow problems, thereby
resulting in our business, financial condition and results of operations being adversely affected. Such
fluctuations may also adversely affect our ability to fund ongoing and future projects. As a result of one or
more of these factors, we may record significant turnover or profits during one accounting period and
significantly lower turnover or profits during prior or subsequent accounting periods. Therefore, we believe
that period-to-period comparisons of our results of operations are not necessarily meaningful and should not
be relied upon as indicative of our future performance.
59.
Our Company may suffer uninsured losses.
Our Company’s real estate projects could suffer physical damage from fire or other causes, resulting in
losses, including loss of rent, which may not be fully compensated by insurance. In addition, Our Company
could suffer damage due to earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, terrorism or acts of war, which may be
uninsurable or are not insurable at a reasonable premium. The proceeds of any insurance claim may be
insufficient to cover rebuilding costs as a result of inflation, changes in building regulations, environmental
issues as well as other factors. Our Company would also remain liable for any debt or other financial
obligation related to that property. Our Company cannot be certain that material losses in excess of
insurance proceeds will not occur in the future.
60.
Our Company may face risks associated with the uncompleted property developments such as the
undertaking of development activities within the projects.
Property developments typically require substantial capital outlay during the construction period and it may
take an extended period of time to complete and to occupy before a potential return can be generated. The
time and costs required to complete a property development may be subject to substantial extensions and
increases due to many factors, including shortages of, or price increases with respect to, construction
materials (which may prove defective), equipment, technical skills and labour, adverse weather conditions,
third party performance risks, environmental risks, changes in market conditions, changes in government or
regulatory policies, delays in obtaining the requisite approvals, permits, licenses or certifications from the
relevant authorities and other unforeseeable problems and circumstances. Any of these factors may lead to
delays in, or prevent the completion of, a property development project and result in costs substantially
exceeding those originally budgeted for which Our Company may not be adequately compensated by
insurance proceeds (if any) and/or contractual indemnities. This could have a material adverse affect on Our
Company’s business, financial condition and results of operation.
61.
Our Company’s operations and its work force are exposed to various hazards and Our Company is
exposed to risks arising from construction related activities that could result in material liabilities,
increased expenses and diminished revenues.
There are certain unanticipated or unforeseen risks that may arise in the course of property development due
to adverse weather and geological conditions such as such as storm, hurricane, lightning, flood, landslide
and earthquake. Additionally, Our Company’s operations are subject to hazards inherent in providing
architectural and construction services, such as risk of equipment failure, impact from falling objects,
collision, work accidents, fire or explosion, including hazards that may cause injury and loss of life, severe
damage to and destruction of property and equipment, and environmental damage.
62.
Inadequate health and safety precautions may affect Our Company.
In developing countries, such as India, the health and safety standards on construction sites may not be
applied as stringently as in industrialized countries. Construction companies in India are however still
subject to various health and safety laws and regulations as well as laws and regulations governing its
relationship with its employees in areas such as minimum wages, maximum working hours, overtime,
working conditions, hiring and terminating employees, contract labour and work permits. Accidents and, in
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