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After learning that the 30 acres in Bandra East may not be finished until 2026, the Bombay High Court examined Goregaon for its new court complex. Due to government personnel living on 13 of the 30 acres, the State Public Works Department (PWD) indicated only 13 will be removed by March 2025.

According to a report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Knight Frank, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), flexible and co-working spaces, and the IT sector will drive office space demand in India to 1.7 billion square feet by 2030.

Land record digitalization will be prioritised by the Indian government to streamline land procedures. The incoming government is likely to support this critical effort with roughly ₹1,035 crore. To speed up land acquisition and construction, the initiative seeks to digitise all land records by 2026

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.

Thousands of families from Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar, a longtime Ghatkopar slum, are moving to high-rise housing in Vasan, Mumbai. The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) is finishing its survey work quickly to commence the Ramabai Ambedkar Nagar Development Project.

Terravista Developers, an Adani Group affiliate, bought a 25-acre land in Haveli, Pune, to expand its data centre infrastructure. Leasehold rights from Finolex Industries enabled this Rs 471 crore ($56.6 million) investment.

Dubai's reputation as a favourable global hub for business and financial activities makes it a prime destination for Indian investors. The city's impressive economic growth, coupled with a business-friendly environment featuring minimal taxes, golden visas, and streamlined regulations.

Mulund's Purvarang Society encouraged self-redevelopment out of fear of fraud, an encouraging gesture. This bold move resulted in the destruction of their old building and a lavish groundbreaking ceremony.

Phoenix ARC, backed by Kotak Mahindra Bank, bought two stressed loans for ₹1,800 crore from IIFL, committing to an 83% recovery rate for the Fairfax-supported non-bank lender. The ₹1,500 crore acquisition was made in an open auction, with Phoenix ARC being the lone bidder.

Due to decarbonisation ambitions, more Indian enterprises are prioritising eco-friendly commercial real estate. Green office space demand is outpacing supply in India's key property markets, signalling a new age of corporate environmental conscience.

Embassy Group invested Rs 1,160 crore in Indiabulls Real Estate. Preferential allocation brings additional cash into Indiabulls, enabling new South Indian real estate developments.

Purevankara outperformed itself in 2024, selling Rs 5,914 crores, up 90% from Rs 3,107 crores in FY23. Customer collections increased by 60% to Rs 3,609 crores from Rs 2,258 crores last year.

MahaRERA reached a milestone in 2023-24, registering 4,332 projects from 5,471 applicants. Officials stressed that the remaining applications are being carefully reviewed to ensure project integrity and compliance.

The Prestige Group, a renowned Indian real estate developer, has carefully bought 21 acres of prime Whitefield, Bangalore property. For the firm, this Rs 450 crore acquisition signifies a major expansion in one of the city's key IT corridors.

In a Rs 18,000 crore ($2.4 billion) initiative with the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and Kotak Alternate Investment Fund, Prestige Group is developing residential projects in India. Partners will spend Rs 2,001 crore ($270 million) to accelerate early-stage housing developments.