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Go Digit, Denta Water, KRN Heat Exchanger get Sebi nod to launch IPO

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Go Digit, Denta Water, KRN Heat Exchanger get Sebi nod to launch IPO

It is one of the first non-life insurers in India to be fully operated on the cloud and has developed application programming interface (API) integrations with several channel partners.

Karnataka developers owe Rs 486 crore to homebuyers in refunds

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Karnataka developers owe Rs 486 crore to homebuyers in refunds

The total money to be recovered by the state's revenue department has almost doubled from Rs 245 crore in July 2022. Among the developers, the Ozone group alone owes homebuyers a whopping Rs 93.6 crore in refunds.

Karnataka RERA orders homebuyers to take over and complete delayed Bengaluru project

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Karnataka RERA orders homebuyers to take over and complete delayed Bengaluru project

The residents' welfare association (RWA) had approached the RERA authority stating that the project remained incomplete eight years after construction commenced.

In Mumbai, Rs 8 crore can buy 1100 sq ft of prime residential space; down by 8% YoY: Wealth Report 2024

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In Mumbai, Rs 8 crore can buy 1100 sq ft of prime residential space; down by 8% YoY: Wealth Report 2024

Mumbai found a place in the top 10 global luxury markets and also ranked eighth on Knight Frank’s Prime International Residential Index in 2023 from 37th rank in 2022, up by 10 percent year-on-year growth.

Bengaluru to see major hike in property tax, double taxation on rental properties

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Bengaluru to see major hike in property tax, double taxation on rental properties

Experts say the changes proposed by the civic body will push the already soaring apartment rents even higher

Affordable Rental Apartments: Top 5 Areas in Bengaluru

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Affordable Rental Apartments: Top 5 Areas in Bengaluru

Despite soaring rental rates in Bengaluru, some areas still offer affordable housing options. Here's a list of some areas that are relatively easy on the pocket

Getting High: Karnataka realty amendment will spur taller buildings, burden creaky infra

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Getting High: Karnataka realty amendment will spur taller buildings, burden creaky infra

Experts from Bengaluru feel the move will tremendously burden the city’s stormwater drains, traffic, parking facilities, and sewage networks, as they expect to see an increase in the population density

KRERA orders developer undergoing insolvency resolution to handover possession

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KRERA orders developer undergoing insolvency resolution to handover possession

Karnataka RERA said that companies that are not commercially sustainable should not be held in resolution for extended periods.

Brigade Group signs pact to develop high-rise in Chennai, eyes Rs 2,000 cr revenue

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Brigade Group signs pact to develop high-rise in Chennai, eyes Rs 2,000 cr revenue

The project sprawling 2.5 million square feet is located in Perambur.

Motilal Oswal Alternates announces first close of Rs 1,250 crore for its 6th real estate fund

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Motilal Oswal Alternates announces first close of Rs 1,250 crore for its 6th real estate fund

The company said it has signed three term sheets with Grade A developers in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad and expects to close the first transaction within two weeks.

Brigade Group to add 3 million sq ft of office space, eyes revenue of Rs 380 crore

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Brigade Group to add 3 million sq ft of office space, eyes revenue of Rs 380 crore

The company said in the retail segment, it will be a mix of big and small, with a huge destination mall in Hyderabad and two smaller ones as a part of its townships in Bengaluru, to begin with.

Skootr to double its managed working space portfolio in Bengaluru by FY24

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Skootr to double its managed working space portfolio in Bengaluru by FY24

The company eyes a rental revenue of Rs 700 crore with the upcoming developments. In FY25 the company plans to add 2 msf of managed working spaces with a potential revenue of Rs 1,000 crore in Bengaluru.

Karnataka HC order to state govt highlights discrepancies in issuing OC in Bengaluru

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Karnataka HC order to state govt highlights discrepancies in issuing OC in Bengaluru

The order has brought to light several ambiguities in the city's real estate sector and the state government needs to make it clear who is in charge of awarding OC in places that are not governed by any development authority

Prestige Group to develop 9 mn sq ft of retail space, expand malls business into Mumbai and Delhi-NCR

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Prestige Group to develop 9 mn sq ft of retail space, expand malls business into Mumbai and Delhi-NCR

New developments also include six malls in Bengaluru, two in Kochi, and one each in Chennai and Hyderabad.

Gopalan Enterprises in Bengaluru eyes Rs 500 cr revenue by FY25 with mall portfolio repurposing

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Gopalan Enterprises in Bengaluru eyes Rs 500 cr revenue by FY25 with mall portfolio repurposing

The company said it is on track to de-notify 0.5 million sq ft of SEZ spaces in Bengaluru after a recent rule-change allowed this.

Going through the roof: What’s causing the unprecedented hike in Bengaluru's 1BHK rentals

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Going through the roof: What’s causing the unprecedented hike in Bengaluru's 1BHK rentals

Experts maintain that it will take some years until new supply comes in to bring stability to 1BHK rentals in the city.

Zomato inks 3 lakh sq ft warehousing deal near Bengaluru, its largest transaction in India

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Zomato inks 3 lakh sq ft warehousing deal near Bengaluru, its largest transaction in India

The built-to-suit warehousing park has been developed by Bengaluru-based Sumadhura Group and the deal has been locked in for seven years.

Puravankara plans to deliver 2,000 units, develop over 2 million sq ft by Q4FY24

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Puravankara plans to deliver 2,000 units, develop over 2 million sq ft by Q4FY24

In the last quarter of the fiscal, the company said it is looking at 1.8 msf of plotted developments across Bengaluru and Chennai,

Embassy Group inks JDA for residential project in Bengaluru, eyes Rs 550-crore revenue

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Embassy Group inks JDA for residential project in Bengaluru, eyes Rs 550-crore revenue

The project, which is expected to go live by the last quarter of FY24, will have 400 apartments (comprising 2 BHK, 2.5 BHK, and 3 BHK).

Karnataka HC tells state to recover stuck homebuyers' money within 4 months

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Karnataka HC tells state to recover stuck homebuyers' money within 4 months

Homebuyers in projects delayed by up to four years in Bengaluru are waiting for their money to be recovered by the state under the orders of the Karnataka RERA. Experts say they have identified the critical problem and are advising the government on faster recoveries.

Real estate regulators hampered by compliance issues, lack of transparency

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Real estate regulators hampered by compliance issues, lack of transparency

Challenges faced by RERAs in the states were highlighted at NAREDCO’s 16th national convention

Budget pushes infra growth, PMAY, but leaves homebuyers disappointed

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Budget pushes infra growth, PMAY, but leaves homebuyers disappointed

Developers say they look forward to the final budget post-elections and remain hopeful that the government will announce more policy initiatives to encourage housing for all further --- both for buyers and promoters.

FM’s Viksit Bharat theme to boost the real estate sector in Tier II and Tier III cities: Experts

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FM’s Viksit Bharat theme to boost the real estate sector in Tier II and Tier III cities: Experts

Interim Budget 2024: The Gati Shakti initiative launched earlier and the focus on infrastructure and technology announced in today's presentation could potentially spur higher real estate activity in these cities.

What do homebuyers want from the Union Budget 2024?

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What do homebuyers want from the Union Budget 2024?

Homebuyers say the budget for regulatory bodies like the Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and also a major tax exemption is needed to provide relief for first-time homebuyers.

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