BUSINESS
Logistics realty demand at all-time high, 3PL, e-commerce drive 55.3-msf absorption
Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, and Hyderabad accounted for 84 percent of total absorption. Tier-2 and 3 markets such as Jaipur, Lucknow, Coimbatore, and Indore contributed 16 percent
BUSINESS
One Euro homes in Italy? Not quite, say experts, with second home purchases in Europe for Indians easier elsewhere
Most of the 'one euro' properties are dilapidated and located in far-off areas. Besides, Indians need to form a limited liability company to buy property in Italy, with complex bureaucratic requirements. Easier options for second homes are available in countries like France, UK, Portugal, and in eastern Europe
BUSINESS
Noida Authority cracks down on builders defaulting on payments even after enjoying concessions
The stalled projects have left thousands of homebuyers in limbo. Officials said that while the Noida Authority has managed to execute registries for 3,724 apartments, an additional 5,758 units remain blocked because developers are yet to clear their outstanding dues.
BUSINESS
UPRERA greenlights Rs 1,948-crore worth of projects; realty growth spreads to Jhansi, Firozabad
The eight projects will add more than 3,000 new homes and commercial units across six cities and will be range form affordable to mid-income housing categories
BUSINESS
Festive season expected to drive real estate surge, inquiries up by 10–15%, but developers keep incentives
Market observers said that developers and brokers are continuing to attract customers using incentive schemes, including discounts, white goods (electronic items), and payment plans.
BUSINESS
Prestige Group plans Rs 12,000 crore office expansion to target Rs 3,200 crore annual rental by FY28
Prestige Office Ventures' CEO Juggy Marwaha said by the end of FY27, the group is targetting 17-18 million sq ft of new office space operational, taking the total portfolio to 30 million sq ft by April 2028, with a projected annual jump of 15-20 percent in office rentals.
BUSINESS
How two upcoming airports—Navi Mumbai and Jewar in Noida—are sparking a gold rush for land speculators
According to data from real estate consultant InvestoXpert, in the Yamuna Expressway region, plot values skyrocketed 536%, from Rs 1,650 to Rs 10,500 per sq ft, between 2020 and 2025. Similarly, developers and brokers report 200–300% appreciation in select pockets near the Navi Mumbai airport over the past five years.
BUSINESS
RBI holds repo rate at 5.5%, real estate sector sees stability and festive boost
The decision, coming after a cumulative 100 basis point cut earlier this year, will support consumer sentiment, give predictability to developers and ensure housing demand sustains momentum into 2026, experts say
BUSINESS
Seaside leisure home developers scout coastal Maharashtra, Gujarat for destinations beyond Goa
Real estate observers say that with Goa facing a scarcity of land for construction and large projects driving up prices, other destinations need to be unlocked.
BUSINESS
New GST regime kicks in, but cheaper homes may take months to materialize
Developers are currently in the process of recalculating project budgets and tax liabilities under the new rules. This includes assessing how input tax credits and revised rates affect overall cost structures, experts said.
BUSINESS
Trump’s $100K H-1B fee threatens India’s property boom in tech hubs
Akash Puri, Director-International, India Sotheby’s International Realty, said that higher H-1B costs could push top talent to look beyond America’s borders.
BUSINESS
India emerges as global leader in flex office market, ahead of UK, US
Flex space is expected to reach 85 msf by the year-end and surpass 100 msf by 2026, a report by Cushman & Wakefield has said
BUSINESS
Gen Z and Millennials’ $250 billion spending power redefining India’s retail leasing landscape
According to a Deloitte-FICCI report, Gen Z is set to account for 43 percent of India’s total consumption in 2025, wielding a direct spending power of $250 billion.
BUSINESS
Indian REITs offer higher returns than US, Singapore, to surpass $25 billion by 2029: Report
Indian REIT market accounts for just 20% of institutional real estate, far below the US (96%) or even Asian peers like Singapore (55%) and Japan (51%), says Indian REITS: A Gateway to Institutional Real Estate report
BUSINESS
Homes to get cheaper? CREDAI says will pass on GST cut benefits to buyers
While GST cuts on inputs sucha s cement and steel are a positive step, 'high' stamp duty remains as concern, CREDAI has said
BUSINESS
Office and industrial & warehousing stock to cross 2 billion sq ft by 2047: CREDAI-Colliers
The report 'Indian real estate: Fostering equity and fueling economic growth', which was released at the CREDAI’s 23rd NATCON in Singapore on September 11, also highlighted that annual housing sales could potentially double to 1 million units by 2047.
BUSINESS
Upcoming FNG Expressway in NCR region fuelling property prices in parts of Faridabad, Noida, Ghaziabad
Experts said with seamless links to key arterial roads in the region, FNG Expressway may not just ease congestion but also create opportunities for homebuyers and investors.
BUSINESS
Buying a home gets tougher: 8 in 10 Indians struggle with rising prices
In the top seven cities, average prices have climbed from Rs 6,001 per sq. ft. in Q2 2023 to Rs 8,990 per sq. ft. by Q2 2025, up by around 50 percent.
BUSINESS
Green is the new gold: Eco-certified Grade-A offices lead leasing surge
A vast number of occupiers, especially MNCs and GCCs, now insist on sustainability features, which are only available in green-certified Grade-A office buildings
BUSINESS
Clear titles, clear investments: Realty sector eyes big FDI inflows as India nears 100% digitization of land records
Real Estate experts said that digitization of land records is among the most critical factors for unlocking large-scale foreign investment and ensuring sustainable growth in Indian real estate.
BUSINESS
Two-slab GST plan to make homes cheaper, boost real estate sector: Experts
Market observers say that the proposed move aims to simplify the rules and developers will get the benefit of lower taxes. Due to this, homebuyers will also be able to get homes at cheaper rates.
BUSINESS
Microsoft leases 2.65-lakh sq ft space in Hyderabad for Rs 5.4 crore monthly rent
The sub-lease started from July 2025 and per square feet, monthly rental for the deals translates to Rs 204, documents showed.
BUSINESS
Hyderabad's hospitality soars: Novotel HICC leads as MICE and green real estate powerhouse
Cherian highlighted that the MICE travel in Hyderabad has seen a 35 percent growth in 2024 alone, which, he said, is a strong indicator that the city is now firmly on the global events map. Over 75 percent of NHCC's annual revenue is MICE-driven.
BUSINESS
Centrum Capital to sell affordable housing finance business to Weaver Services for Rs 430 crore
Centrum Housing's enterprise valuation is approximately Rs 800 crore, and Centrum Capital owns little over 50 percent in the HFC. The listed entity will be getting around Rs 430 crore for the deal, a company spokesperson said.
