Why the Hormuz crisis could make South Mumbai homes costlier
Shipping disruptions and rising input costs triggered by the Strait of Hormuz crisis are set to push up construction costs, impacting luxury housing prices in South Mumbai.
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India’s competitive labour costs, established contractor ecosystem and domestic sourcing capabilities continue to keep workplace build-out costs significantly lower than several regional markets.
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