Equity investments in Indian real estate are set to cross $10 billion (₹1,000 crore) for the first time. Inflows reached $8.9 billion from January to September 2024, up 46% year-on-year, driven by strong domestic investor participation and a jump in deal volumes to 200 from 151 in 2023.

The construction ban in the National Capital Region (NCR) due to worsening air quality has raised concerns among industry leaders. While the ban aims to combat pollution, it threatens project deadlines, livelihoods, and economic stability. Ghar finds out more..

As tax authorities tighten their grip on property transactions, landowners who enter Joint Development Agreements (JDAs) with builders are now under scrutiny for potential tax evasion.

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Real estate developer Lodha, formerly as Macrotech Developers, acquired Bain Capital's share in three joint digital infrastructure platforms for ₹307 crore to boost its logistics and industrial park revenue.

Alta Capital, an investment and asset management group, has bought 2.5 million sq ft of fully-leased logistics assets from IndoSpace for ₹840 crore (nearly $100 million). Indian logistics and storage insiders call this deal one of the year's biggest.

Indian real estate IPOs have gained pace due to high demand in residential, commercial, and retail industries. Real estate IPOs generated ₹13,553 crore in 2024, a significant rise from the previous year, as firms use capital markets for growth.

Prestige Estates Projects, a prominent real estate developer, disclosed its intention to allocate the ₹5,000 crore it raised through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) earlier this month.

CapitaLand, Singapore's largest real estate manager, plans to quadruple its India FUM to SGD 14.8 billion (USD 11.3 billion) by 2028. This aggressive action supports its worldwide aim of SGD 200 billion (USD 153 billion) FUM in the same term.

Known for its renewable energy solutions, Suzlon Energy sold its headquarters, One Earth, in Hadapsar, Pune, for ₹440 crore to monetise non-core assets and drive expansion. OE Business Park (OEBPPL), backed by 360 ONE Alternates Asset Management funds, bought the land.

Bajaj Housing Finance Limited (BHFL) plans to raise 6,560 crore via an IPO, including new share issuance and a sale. With quick expansion since its founding, a broad loan portfolio, and sound financials, BHFL can capitalise on India's rising housing demand.

Over 350 million square feet of developed commercial office space will propel India's SM REITs market to $60 billion by 2026. This regulation increases openness, investor protection, and engagement. Union Budget tax revisions and SEBI framework boost real estate securitisation.

In the June quarter, India's top 21 listed real estate developers sold approximately ₹35,000 crore in homes, with Godrej homes having the largest sales bookings. This strong result shows rising customer demand for premium properties.

When selling property, understanding the tax implications is crucial for maximizing your profits. This guide on Ghar will help you navigate the complexities of capital gains tax and provide strategies to minimize your tax burden legally and effectively.

In H1 2024, total absorption in India's warehousing and logistics sector rose 8% from 2023. Vestian Research reported 16.6 million square feet of sector absorption in the first half of 2024. Compared to H2 2023, absorption fell 26%, mostly due to a 74% drop in the National Capital Region.