A recent study highlights a gradual reduction in slum-covered land in Mumbai’s peninsular region, dropping by 8.6% over 17 years. From 47.7 sq km in 2005, the slum area declined to 43.6 sq km in 2022, revealing a dynamic transformation in one of India’s most densely populated cities.

Runwal Realty, a prominent real estate developer, acquired a 4-acre land parcel in Mumbai's Worli neighbourhood for ₹800 crore, including taxes and government levies. The developer plans to build a 1 million square foot luxury residential development, generating ₹8,000 crore in revenue.

NRI (Non-Resident Indian) investments in Indian real estate are witnessing unprecedented growth, driven by economic, emotional, and regulatory factors. Ghar shares a mini-guide as to why NRIs are increasingly investing in Indian properties and how you can leverage this massive market opportunity.

A K Raheja Corp. affiliate, Inorbit Malls (India), has paid approximately ₹400 crore to buy a retail property in Hubli, Karnataka, as a strategic foray into Tier-2 cities. The building, called Akshay Sky Mall, has a gross built-up area of around 650,000 square feet.

More and more, real estate developers are incorporating senior living into bigger urban housing developments rather than constructing separate facilities on the fringes of cities. Learn more about it on Ghar.tv.

Arnya Real Estate Fund Advisors, an alternative investment management business, will launch its first real estate debt fund to invest in India's top eight property markets, raising around ₹1,000 crore. The Arnya Real Estate Fund—Debt offers a ₹1,000 crore green-shoe option.

In 2024, Mumbai sold 21 of 25 ultra-luxury properties in India's top 25 cities. HNIs and ultra-HNIs drove demand for mansions exceeding Rs 40 crore, worth Rs 2,443 crore. Mumbai, Hyderabad, Gurugram, and Bengaluru became luxury property hotspots as transactions increased.

The launch of 12 industrial smart cities in India will transform the industry. These smart cities reduce risks and ease logistics by providing a plug-and-play environment for enterprises. Through innovation, cooperation, and crucial infrastructure, they want to change the MSME sector.

By 2047, Viksit Bharat aims to raise 1.5 billion Indians' average income to that of affluent countries. Indian urban population is expected to rise from 34% in 2018 to 40% by 2030, while rural population is expected to decline. Promoting urban-rural synergy to support economic development is crucial

Company demand for flexible workspaces will peak in 2024. In the first half of 2023, 106,554 seats have been rented, compared to 155,000 for the year. Leasing is growing rapidly due to economic development, changing work dynamics, and the necessity for cost management.

Amazon, Cognizant, IBM, Accenture, and McKinsey are renewing leases in India's office space market, which is booming. Bangalore led the list of cities where major firms renewed office space, with 1.6 million square feet renewed between January and July 2024.

Hyderabad's residential market is changing. Hyderabad Luxury property sales and launches dominate the market. Mid-end units made up more than half of yearly sales until 2021, but this trend has changed.

The Union Cabinet, headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has authorised 12 new industrial smart cities in 10 states to boost India's industry. This initiative, investing ₹28,602 crore, aims to generate 40 lakh jobs and boost industrial capacities in the nation.

Real estate consultant Anarock reports that residential property prices in India's top seven cities have risen 45% in five years. Due to increased demand and fresh supplies, some micro marketplaces have seen price spikes of up to 90%.

To promote affordable housing in India, the government has quadrupled the financial allocation to ₹10 lakh crore under the PMAY Urban 2.0 scheme. This extra funding is intended to boost affordable housing, especially for individuals relocating to cities for better jobs.