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Bengaluru: Institutional investment in India's real estate market remains resilient, with strong domestic demand driving nearly three-fourths of the $1.6 billion inflows in the March quarter, well above the typical 20-50% share seen in the past 4-5 years, according to a report. Both domestic and global institutional firms including HDFC, Kotak, EAAA, Nuvama, Nisus, Rava-Alta, Brookfield, and Blackstone, apart from builders like TRIL, Sattva, and Aurobindo Realty are expected to continue deployi ...Read More >
Bokaro: In a major crackdown on organized crime, Jharkhand Police arrested seven operatives linked to the notorious interstate gangs of Aman Sahu and Prince Khan on Thursday. The crackdown effectively dismantled a local extortion ring that had been terrorizing businessmen, contractors, and real estate dealers across the industrial city. The operation took a dramatic turn in the early hours of Thursday. Acting on a disclosure from the gang's mastermind, Prince Kumar Gupta (alias 'Bhatia'), a pol ...Read More >
Bokaro (Jharkhand): In a major crackdown on organised crime in Jharkhand's Bokaro, police have arrested seven operatives linked to the interstate gangs of Aman Sahu and Prince Khan, officials said on Thursday. These gangs are accused of running an extortion network and spreading fear among businessmen, police said. During the operation, the mastermind, Prince Kumar Gupta alias 'Bhatia', sustained a bullet injury in an encounter with the police and has been admitted to Bokaro General Hospital f ...Read More >
New Delhi: Large enterprises have decisively reshaped India's flexible workspace market, marking a clear shift from its startup-led origins to a core element of corporate real estate strategy. According to Knight Frank's report "Flex Space Occupier Intelligence: Who is Occupying Flex Space in India - and Why It Matters," big corporates now account for 72% of total flex seat absorption--far outpacing SMEs (18%) and startups (10%). "Across the eight major cities analysed, Large Enterprises accoun ...Read More >
Knight Frank says Indias flex offices now core to corporate real estate, led by enterprises and GCCs, with flex at 21 percent of office absorption and rapid growth in major citiesIndia's flexible workspace market is undergoing a structural reset, with large enterprises, rather than startups, now driving demand and reshaping the segment into a core pillar of corporate real estate strategy. According to a latest report by Knight Frank India, flex space absorption has clocked a sharp 30% compounde ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Large enterprises have decisively reshaped India's flexible workspace market, marking a clear shift from its startup-led origins to a core element of corporate real estate strategy. According to Knight Frank's report "Flex Space Occupier Intelligence: Who is Occupying Flex Space in India - and Why It Matters," big corporates now account for 72% of total flex seat absorption--far outpacing SMEs (18%) and startups (10%). "Across the eight major cities analysed, L ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Capital inflows in Indian real estate remain firm at USD 1.6 billion in Q1 2026, with Delhi NCR and Bengaluru accounting for 46 per cent of the inflow, according to Colliers India. Institutional investment volumes rose by 25 per cent year-on-year, primarily supported by a significant surge in domestic investor interest. While overall investment volumes saw a sequential dip, the quarterly inflows remained 64 per cent higher than the average first-quarter volume ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 2: Rizwan Sajan, the founder and chairman of the Dubai-based Danube Group, has publicly dismissed fears of layoffs within his organisation. In a message shared on Instagram earlier this week, the Indian-born billionaire pledged that his workforce of over 6,000 employees would remain secure despite growing regional tensions and economic uncertainty in West Asia. The announcement comes on the heels of the high-profile launch of "Shahrukhz by Danube," a 55-storey luxury commercial to ...Read More >
Thane, Apr 2 (PTI) Real estate developers in Maharashtra's Thane have welcomed the state government's decision to keep the ready reckoner rates unchanged, calling it a positive step for the sector. In a release on Thursday, the Thane chapter of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India said that stable RR rates will help boost confidence among homebuyers and investors, especially during uncertain global economic times. The ready reckoner rate is the minimum rate based ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Foreign investors were cautious to put money in Indian real estate during January-March amid the West Asia conflict, as their investments plunged 75 per cent to USD 400 million compared to the previous quarter, according to Colliers. Real estate consultant Colliers India expects foreign investors to remain cautious through this year due to global economic uncertainties. The consultant data showed that the total institutional investments in real estate fell drastically by ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 2 (SocialNews.XYZ) The real estate sector in India recorded institutional investments worth $1.6 billion in the January-March quarter of 2026, a 25 per cent rise year-on-year, driven largely by a surge in domestic capital, according to a report released on Thursday. According to Colliers, Indian investors led the charge, with pumping in $1.2 billion -- up 57 per cent year-on-year -- and accounting for three-fourths of the total inflows. This suggests a significant shift from th ...Read More >
Mumbai: Even as the real estate sector is likely to be impacted by the war in west Asia, the state government has decided to increase ready reckoner (RR) rates by 4-5% on average for the 2026-27 financial year, officials aware of the matter told Hindustan Times. "The office of the Inspector General of Stamp and Registration is finalising the proposal and it is expected to be announced on March 31," a senior revenue department official said, requesting anonymity. The hike, effective April 1, is ...Read More >
New Delhi: Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said the committee of creditors (CoC) will be allowed to invite land authorities to its meetings for inputs on regulatory and land-related matters under insolvency regulations, a move that could help expedite bankruptcy resolution involving hundreds of real estate projects. Replying to a discussion on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the Rajya Sabha, Sitharaman said the changes limit the scope of adjudicatio ...Read More >
Salman Khan's brother Sohail Khan sold a commercial property in Mumbai's Andheri for Rs 5.90 crore, including three parking spaces, marking another Khan family real estate move. Bollywood actor Sohail Khan has sold a commercial property in Mumbai's Andheri area. It has been reported that the actor sold the property for about Rs 5.90 crore, as per documents accessed by a real estate analytics firm. The report states that the office space has a carpet area of 1,559 sq ft and was sold along with t ...Read More >
Hyatt Hotels Corporation is expanding its presence in India and Southwest Asia. Vikas Chawla will lead the company's strategy and growth in the region starting April 1, 2026. Hyatt plans to add nearly 5,000 rooms to its pipeline in 2025. The company is strengthening its brand in key cities and exploring new destinations. New Delhi: Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the appointment of Vikas Chawla in the newly created senior role of President - India and Southwest Asia effective April 1, 20 ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) India's industrial and warehousing sector recorded absorption of 18.5 million square feet in Q1 2026, marking a robust growth of 15.6 per cent year‑on‑year, a report said on Wednesday. The report from Savills India said that growth was led by the manufacturing segment, while Pune made a notable leap to become the second-largest contributor to overall absorption. Manufacturing accounted for 35 per cent of absorption (about 6.5 million square feet), up from 30 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Institutional investment in Indian real estate sector fell 62 per cent during January-March period to USD 1.41 billion from the previous quarter amid negative sentiments because of the West Asia conflict, according to Vestian. The investment in real estate stood at USD 3.73 billion in the October-December quarter of the 2025 calendar year. However, real estate consultant Vestian said investments rose 74 per cent from USD 0.81 billion in the year-ago period and this highl ...Read More >
New Delhi: The flexible office space market of India has witnessed a sharp surge over the past eight years, with annual transaction volumes rising 8.4 times from 2.2 million sq ft in 2017 to 18.6 million sq ft in 2025 across the top eight cities, a report showed on Wednesday. The report by Knight Frank India highlighted that such growth indicated a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30 per cent, significantly outpacing the broader office market, which grew at 9 per cent over the same period. ...Read More >
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) Wednesday raided six locations in Kolkata, including the residence of history-sheeter Biswajit Poddar alias Sona Pappu in Ballygunge and that of his close associate Rahul Das, in connection with a land-grabbing case. The agency is investigating a housing scam, focusing on allegations of land grabbing, illegal construction, and extortion. It is alleged that Sona Pappu and his associates ran an extortion racket under the guise of real estate promotion, and that th ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has officially commenced the registration process for its highly anticipated Mumbai Board Lottery 2026. This year, the authority is offering 2,640 apartments across various prime and developing locations in the city. Aimed at providing affordable housing to different income strata, the lottery remains a critical gateway for middle- and lower-income residents seeking homeownership in an increasingly expensive real est ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1: Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the next stage of growth of Hyatt's business in India with the appointment of Vikas Chawla in the newly created senior role of President - India & Southwest Asia to lead the business in the region, effective April 1, 2026. The new leadership position reflects Hyatt's commitment to accelerating its expansion and deepening its brand presence in one of Hyatt's most strategically important growth markets. Also Read | 'Un ...Read More >
On the other hand, Bengaluru led home sales with 17991 units, followed by Pune with 16144 units and Thane with 15959 units. "Housing sales continued to moderate in the first quarter of 2026, with Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru emerging as outliers. This reduction is due to low supply across most cities. Close to 22,000 fewer units were supplied in Q1 2026 as compared to the same period last year," Samir Jasuja, founder and CEO, PropEquity, said. While Bengaluru led with 17,991 units sold, followed by ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) Corporate credit profiles remained resilient in 2025-26, with rating upgrades significantly outpacing downgrades, reflecting healthy balance sheets, steady domestic demand, and continued policy support, ICRA said on Wednesday. During FY26, ICRA upgraded 388 entities compared to 124 downgrades, resulting in a strong credit ratio of 3.1 times, a notable improvement from 2 times in FY25 and 2.1 times in FY24. The overall credit quality remained benign, supported by stable o ...Read More >
PRNewswire New Delhi [India], April 1: Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced the next stage of growth of Hyatt's business in India with the appointment of Vikas Chawla in the newly created senior role of President - India & Southwest Asia to lead the business in the region, effective April 1, 2026. The new leadership position reflects Hyatt's commitment to accelerating its expansion and deepening its brand presence in one of Hyatt's most strategically important growth markets. - A ...Read More >
Brookfield India Real Estate Trust has announced Shashank Jain as its new CEO, bringing extensive real estate experience to lead the company's portfolio of Grade A assets across key Indian cities. Photograph: Mark Blinch/ReutersKey PointsBrookfield India Real Estate Trust appoints Shashank Jain as the new CEO and Managing Director, effective July 1.Alok Aggarwal will continue as CEO and MD until June 30, ensuring a smooth transition.Shashank Jain joins from PwC India, bringing over 20 years of ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Indian real estate sector recorded the highest first-quarter inflow of institutional investments since 2022, valued at $1.4 billion in January-March 2026, a report showed on Wednesday. Despite registering a quarterly decline of 62 per cent due to an exceptionally high base in the preceding quarter, investments surged by 74 per cent over the same period a year earlier, according to a report by Vestian. This highlights strong investor confidence in India's ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 1 (PTI) The escalating West Asia conflict is beginning to exert cost pressure on India's real estate sector, with material prices rising and industry leaders warning of a potential 5 per cent spike in construction costs if hostilities persist through April. Construction schedules are also likely to be affected because of shortage of materials and resources if the conflict prolongs. Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman of Ambuja Neotia Group, said the crisis is triggering a "classic cost ...Read More >
Realty major Signature Global on Monday said it has completed its partnership with Bengaluru-based RMZ Group, securing a ₹1,293 crore investment for a 50 per cent stake in its subsidiary Gurugram Connectivity Limited (GCL). The transaction was completed on Monday, after the companies signed a Securities Subscription and Purchase Agreement (SSPA) last month. "Pursuant to this, RMZ has acquired a 50 per cent equity stake in GCL through a combination of share purchase and share subscription, for ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 1 (PTI) The escalating West Asia conflict is beginning to exert cost pressure on India's real estate sector, with material prices rising and industry leaders warning of a potential 5 per cent spike in construction costs if hostilities persist through April. Construction schedules are also likely to be affected because of shortage of materials and resources if the conflict prolongs. Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman of Ambuja Neotia Group, said the crisis is triggering a "classic cost ...Read More >
PUNE: The Maharashtra government has retained the ready reckoner (RR) rates for the upcoming financial year; joint inspector general of registration (IGR) Rajendra Muthe said on Tuesday. This, despite the state's IGR department marginally missing its revenue target for 2025-26, collecting ₹60,568.94 crore -- about 95.38% of its target of ₹63,500 crore. Officials said that the RR rates have been retained after consultations with builders, citizens and NGOs owing to inflationary pressures and glob ...Read More >
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