BUSINESS
Delhi CM aims to turn slums into homes, seeks PPP models from realtors
The chief minister added that the state government just needs two years to revamp Delhi and cover past 10 years’ developmental backlog.
BUSINESS
Tier-1 housing market hits record Rs 3.6 lakh crore sales in H1 2025; NCR and MMR lead
The National Capital Region (NCR) topped the chart in revenue contribution, accounting for 26 percent of the market share. It was followed by Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) with 23 percent revenue share.
BUSINESS
CBI launches massive crackdown on builders and banks over homebuyer fraud in NCR
CBI conducted searches at 47 locations across NCR, across Delhi Gurugram, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad. Various incriminating documents and some electronic evidences have been seized during the searches.
BUSINESS
Riding the wave: Real Estate IPOs raise Rs 40,000 crore since 2021
Heightened activity in the equity markets has continued into 2025 too as the year has already seen 92 IPOs. The realty sector continues to leverage equity markets, with seven IPOs raising a cumulative Rs 7,600 crore in CY2025 to date.
BUSINESS
Buying your first home? Here are five things to keep in mind
The excitement of owning your first home is unmatched. However, navigating this process requires careful planning and clarity. Whether it is budgeting or location selection and legal checks, every decision counts.
BUSINESS
Domestic money pours into Indian realty: Capital inflows surge 29% in Q2, led by resilient segments
Market observers said that this uptick, defying global macroeconomic uncertainties, is largely propelled by a newfound confidence from domestic investors, which registered a significant surge annually.
BUSINESS
Retail sector sees 2.24 msf of leasing in Q2 2025; vacancies drop further
Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi-NCR were the top-performing markets. Collectively, they accounted for over 70 percent of the leasing in the quarter.
BUSINESS
Luxury boom: Mumbai's ultra-luxury homes priced above Rs 10 crore smash record sales of Rs 14,750 crore in H1 2025
Worli retained its lead as the most preferred luxury destination, contributing 22 percent of primary sales value. Other thriving micro-markets included Bandra West, Tardeo, Prabhadevi, and Malabar Hill.
BUSINESS
REITs hold 13% of India's Grade-A office stock, record 15% capital growth in last 12 months
According to Cushman & Wakefield, during the 12-month period up to June 2025, all three-office REIT stocks delivered more than 15 percent capital appreciation.
BUSINESS
Ahmedabad's commercial ascent: BFSI demand leading to shift towards 'landlord-favourable' market
BFSI, at 56 percent, is followed by IT/ITES sector with 30 percent share in total office leasing, and industrials at 8 percent. Ahmedabad’s total Grade-A office stock currently stands at 30.5 million square feet (msf), with a vacancy rate of 19.6 percent.
BUSINESS
Developers adopt new-age tech, sustainable practices to drive India’s green building boom
According to Savills data, there has been a surge in green building certifications, with over 7,000 IGBC certified projects in India, accounting for a total built-up area of around 1,370 msf
BUSINESS
Housing inventory dips 3% in Q2; top 4 cities hold 79% of unsold stock
According to data from ANAROCK, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Hyderabad, the National Capital Region, and Pune collectively hold 79 percent of the total housing inventory in these major markets.
BUSINESS
Home prices rise 3.5% in April–June sequentially, new supply slows: data
On a year-on-year basis, home prices grew by nearly 24 percent during the reported period, according to a report from Magicbricks.
BUSINESS
BITS Pilani to set up Rs 1000 crore 'AI+ campus' in Amaravati
Birla, who is also Chairman of Aditya Birla Group, said that the Amaravati Campus would see an investment of approximately Rs 1,000 crore over a period of five years.
BUSINESS
Zomato founder Deepinder Goyal registers Rs 52.3 crore super luxury apartment purchase at DLF Camellias
The conveyance deed was executed in March with Goyal paying Rs 3.66 crore in stamp duty. The 10,813 square feet apartment comes with five parking spaces
BUSINESS
Institutional realty investments dip 42% YoY in Q2 2025; quarterly growth doubles
There is, however, a renewed interest in commercial real estate, a significant volume coming from co-investments which signals a cautionary approach from investors. It is expected to improve further on the back of long term economic growth prospects. US, Japan and Hong Kong lead the foreign inflows.
BUSINESS
Tier-II cities outpace metros in appreciation of property prices, several locations see double-digit growth
Experts say that infrastructure expansion, increasing affordability, and rising demand are rapidly turning Tier II cities the new growth hubs, delivering strong returns and capturing investor interest.
BUSINESS
India’s office leasing set to touch record 90 msf in 2025, grows 5% QoQ in Q2
Bengaluru (5 msf), Delhi NCR (4.6 msf), and Mumbai (3.9 msf) collectively contributed around 63 percent of the quarterly leasing volume in Q2 CY2025. Rents rose in core districts across all major cities, led by Hyderabad and Mumbai, which recorded a 15–16 percent YoY increase, according to a Cushman & Wakefield report.
BUSINESS
Puravankara to redevelop 8 societies in Mumbai with a revenue potential of Rs 2,100 crore
Puravankara already has redevelopment projects in Mumbai’s Breach Candy, Pali Hill and Lokhandwala areas
BUSINESS
Industrial, warehousing demand rises 24.5% in H1 2025; manufacturing drives surge
India’s industrial and logistics sector is on track for significant expansion, with absorption projected to exceed 65 msf in 2025, according to Savills India.
BUSINESS
GCCs drive office market with 42% absorption in FY25, Fortune 500 companies dominate
According to data from real estate consultancy Vestian, leasing of offices by GCCs rose 24 percent during the financial year and reached 31.8 million square feet.
BUSINESS
Delhi’s real estate reforms may trigger major redevelopment, push up property prices
Reforms like the automatic redevelopment of group housing buildings over 50 years old will make luxury upgrades possible, and eligible properties in the Lutyens Zone — such as Prithviraj Road, Barakhamba Road, Kasturba Gandhi Road, and similar areas — may see massive upgrades.
BUSINESS
3 BHKs dominate demand but 1 BHKs lead price growth in Q1 2025
2 BHK units followed with a 35 percent share and the compact housing segment also saw growth marking 6 percent of the total demand, according to Magicbricks data.
BUSINESS
Rustomjee gets letter of acceptance for Rs 4,521-crore redevelopment project in Mumbai
The project, being undertaken in collaboration with the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority, is spread across 11.19-acres
