The most Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)-registered projects are in Maharashtra, followed by Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat. Over 7,000 IGBC-certified projects encompass 1,370 million square feet of built-up area in India, demonstrating its dedication to sustainability.

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has formalized a concession agreement with Bayview Bhutani Film City, a special purpose vehicle (SPV), to develop an expansive film city in Noida. This major initiative aims to bolster the film industry in Uttar Pradesh.

Following the epidemic, second homes in India have become more popular as people flee polluted cities and regard them as great investments. In Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Jim Corbett, Rishikesh, Nainital, and Kasauli are popular vacation rental destinations.

The Uttar Pradesh government plans to build a 1,000-acre metropolis near Ayodhya with traditional and modern architecture. Nitin Gokarn, the state's Additional Chief Secretary for Housing and Urban Development, said the government had bought land for 'New Ayodhya', a groundbreaking project.

The Uttar Pradesh government plans to create a 1200-acre Greenfield Township with an investment of around ₹2,180 crore. This proposal is a model for pilgrimage cities. Prime Minister will likely launch the initiative shortly.

Ayodhya's real estate market is booming as the Ram Mandir's grand opening draws the elite of Indian politics and commerce. The city's property and land values have quadrupled, rivalling Uttar Pradesh's major cities. Local and national investors are drawn to this upturn.

Eldeco Group has bought a 30-acre Himachal Pradesh plot for luxury holiday villas. To meet rising demand for holiday homes, the company is considering other projects in Uttarakhand and Goa.

The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Act (UP-RERA) has improved transparency and strengthened real estate project bank account banking. A recent State Level Bank Committee (SLBC) statement stressed the need of managing these accounts according to RBI and RERA Act guidelines.

The Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India (DFCCIL) would build a multimodal logistics park for cargo handling in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Leading real estate developers in India, DLF would spend close to Rs 1,700 crore in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, to create office space and a data centre.

The Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA) has issued a request for proposals for a vacant block of land in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh.

The Yamuna Expressway Authority's residential plot programme, announced in December last year near the impending Jewar airport, concluded on January 24 after receiving more than 30 times the response.

The body is asking the ministry for prompt action for the benefit of the real estate sector and home buyers.