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.

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.

Godrej Properties Ltd. (GPL) won an e-auction held by the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) and successfully acquired two prime luxury group housing plots in Gurugram with a winning offer of ₹515 crore.

A senior official at Bhive Workspaces, a top provider of managed office spaces, has announced plans for an IPO valued over ₹800 crore in the coming year. Before the IPO, Bhive wants to diversify its portfolio by lowering its 95% reliance on Bengaluru.

Nexus Select Trust, a major REIT, is in talks to buy Chennai's Marina Mall, which has about 600,000 square feet of retail space. Direct sources said Nexus Select Trust's growth plan included this substantial move.

Brookfield Asset Management, a renowned global institutional investor, aims to spend $10 billion in Indian real estate in three to five years.

Bangalore-based Prestige Estate Projects plans to treble its hotel portfolio with a ₹1700 crore investment in the next 3-4 years. Managing 1,849 keys across India, the business aims to create ₹1,800 crore in income, tripling current sales of ₹900 crore.

Amitabh Bachchan bought a plot of property in Alibaug, a popular coastal resort for Mumbai's elite. The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) sold him a luxurious property for around Rs 10 crore.

Puravankara Group's projects in important Indian areas have received Rs 500 crore from Piramal Enterprises. This financial infusion will concentrate on commercial and residential projects via senior secured finance, highlighting their growth potential.

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CapitaLand India Trust (CLINT), a major real estate investor, bought BlueRidge 3 Phase 1 in Pune's IT corridor. This purchase, worth INR 773 crore, in Hinjewadi, the IT centre, shows CLINT's dedication to creating innovative and growing commercial spaces.

Larsen & Toubro's Buildings & Factories Division has recently secured a contract from a prominent real estate developer, marking a significant addition to their portfolio. The contract's scope involves the construction of multi-story residential towers in Thane.

Planning and knowing the local real estate market are essential when investing in rental homes. Buyers must consider market circumstances and property ownership costs and dangers. The growing real estate market in Mumbai makes rental property investment an attractive proposition.

The Prestige Group wants to develop 1 million square foot residential apartments in Pune in 2024. This enterprise might earn Rs 750–Rs 1,000 crore. Ahmed said the Bengaluru-based developer would launch 3 million square feet of property in Mumbai seeking Rs 15,000 crore in revenue next year.

Cognizant Technologies, a major software corporation, is moving towards asset-lightness. The company will sell its large Hyderabad and Chennai offices. Cognizant's approach is to concentrate on non-core real estate and simplify operations.