Mid-sized property developers in India are adapting to the evolving real estate landscape by leveraging local expertise to deliver niche, high-quality developments, regaining ground after 2017's consolidation by large corporations.

HDFC Bank, in a strategic move to streamline its portfolio, plans to sell key commercial and residential properties acquired from its 2023 merger with HDFC. Expected to generate around ₹3,000 crore, this divestment signals a shift towards core banking operations and digital growth.

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.

NAREDCO Maharashtra NextGen launches Excelerate 3.0 at Hotel Sahara Star, Mumbai, on November 14, 2024. The centrepiece event, "Innovation in Construction," will explore revolutionary solutions for today's building issues, including growing urbanisation and climate resilience.

India’s real estate market is booming, with opportunities spanning residential, commercial, and luxury properties. Real estate professionals must employ an expansive range of lead generation methods to attract and nurture potential buyers in a competitive market.

Luxury real estate in India is changing as high-net-worth people (HNIs) seek lifestyle experiences rather than simply properties. Indian billionaires are upgrading to ultra-luxurious living quarters that showcase grandeur, modern technology, and personal taste as their expectations rise.

Tata Toyo Radiator, a joint venture comprising Tata AutoComp Systems, T RAD Co, and Mitsubishi, leased a 250,000-square-foot facility in Khed, Pune. The 10-year lease expands the company's supply chain infrastructure.

Mumbai, India's biggest and most expensive real estate market, is breaking records in 2024. In the first nine months, property registrations increased by 12%, surpassing 105,000 deals, while stamp duty revenues increased by 6%, reaching over ₹8,892 crore.

The third edition of India's Favourite Homestay Awards spotlighted the growing homestay business. At the Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon, celebrities chefs, designers, photographers, and entrepreneurs gathered.

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.

Indian Proptech Portal GHAR reports that Birla Estates, the Aditya Birla Group's real estate subsidiary, has made a major move in Mumbai. For ₹537.42 crore, the business bought a 24.5-acre block of land in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) in Kalwa on the Thane-Belapur Road.

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.

The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Mumbai, founded last year in Powai, will undergo a comprehensive renovation. An INR 800 crore ($100 million) makeover of the institute's 64-acre campus is planned.

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.