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.

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.

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.

Kalpataru Projects Greenlights ₹200 Cr NCD Issuance Kalpataru Projects International announced that its board has approved a plan to raise up to ₹200 crore through the issuance of non-convertible debentures (NCDs) via private placement.

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.

Oberoi Realty’s latest launch JARDIN at Oberoi Garden City Thane, has taken the real estate market by storm, recording Rs 1,348 crore in bookings within 3 days. This 75-acre, integrated luxury development on Pokhran Road No. 2 is set to redefine upscale living in Thane with world-class amenities.

Founders of Macrotech Developers, Abhishek Lodha and his family, have committed nearly $2.5 billion (₹20,000 crore) to charity in a significant move. The family will transfer a large share in Macrotech, making an initial corpus of over ₹20,000 crore for the Lodha Philanthropy Foundation.

In the next two years, House of Hiranandani, led by Surendra Hiranandani, would invest approximately ₹12,500 crore to increase its development footprint by 10 million square feet in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). This strategic expansion will include acquisitions and greenfield ventures.

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.

October 2024 saw record property registrations in Mumbai owing to a good purchasing season. Mumbai's property registration revenue is estimated at ₹1,081 crore as of October 29, 2024, as reported by Maharashtra's IGR. An increase of 52% from the ₹712 crore recorded on Diwali in November 2023.

Anant Raj, a renowned Delhi-NCR real estate developer, aims to raise up to INR 2,000 crore via a QIP. The funds will fund project expansion and new initiatives in high-demand areas.

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.

The Rhythm House near Kala Ghoda in Mumbai has reopened after closing permanently in 2016. Bhaane Retail, a Shahi Exports Pvt Ltd. affiliate, bought the famed music shop for INR 48 crore.

At the Bombay Times Fashion Week 2024, Ashwin Sheth Group and designer Sheetal Batra combined luxury real estate and high fashion in Mumbai. Batra's inaugural collection, Ruhaniyat, drew from Kashmir's rich cultural legacy and blended traditional craftsmanship with modern beauty.

Kotak Mahindra Bank would buy Standard Chartered Bank India's ₹4,100 crore personal loan portfolio. This transaction should be completed in three months, pending regulatory clearances and closing conditions. The loans purchased are conventional, easing the transfer for banks and clients.