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
BUSINESS
Marriott International and Vardhman Amrante ink deal to debut Westin Hotels & Resorts in Punjab
The hotel will comprise of 200 keys and will function under the brand “Westin Hotels and Resorts”. The development cost is estimated to be approximately Rs 260 crore, the company said.
BUSINESS
NRI contribution to DLF business rises 27% on-year in FY25
India’s largest listed real estate company saw record sales booking of Rs 21,223 crore in FY25. The NRI contribution is the strongest since COVID-19 downturn
BUSINESS
Return-ready assets reign: Delhi-NCR's commercial market attracts global investor influx
According to industry estimates, SCO projects are thriving across the region, with many already operational in Gurugram, Noida, Greater Noida and Faridabad. Gurugram, in particular, has seen significant expansion, dedicating 71.6 acres of land to SCO development over the past two years.
BUSINESS
South Delhi independent floor prices double in just 3 years
Experts say that the redevelopment potential of south Delhi is worth Rs 5.65 lakh crore across 42 MCD regulated colonies.
BUSINESS
Yamuna Expressway Authority to launch 4,000 affordable housing plots priced at Rs 7.5 lakh near Noida Airport
According to Authority officials, these plots are located in Sectors 17, 18 and 20 near the upcoming Noida International Airport in the Jewar region along Yamuna Expressway. The scheme is meant for factory workers working in Yamuna Expressway region and also for those with an annual income of Rs 3 lakh.
BUSINESS
Private equity firm Blackstone acquires Kolkata’s South City Mall for Rs 3,250 crore
Spanning over one million square feet, South City Mall features a vast array of international and Indian brands and generates an average annual turnover of over Rs 1,800 crore.
