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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.

Colt DCS and RMZ Corporation have partnered on a $1.7 billion venture to bolster India’s digital infrastructure, meeting the surging demand in the country’s growing digital economy.

Proposed IBC reforms by IBBI aim to resolve delays, ensure fair claims, and enhance transparency, offering relief to homebuyers and strengthening the real estate resolution framework.

The construction ban in the National Capital Region (NCR) due to worsening air quality has raised concerns among industry leaders. While the ban aims to combat pollution, it threatens project deadlines, livelihoods, and economic stability. Ghar finds out more..

Bombay HC directs Maharashtra’s local bodies to link with MahaRERA portal in three months for real-time CC and OC verification, ensuring transparency and preventing forgery.

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.

Mumbai's luxury residential sector is a worldwide symbol of grandeur. Channel partners link developers and selective purchasers in this private sector, notably in the ultra-premium category, where knowledge and networks account for over 60% of transactions.

Mumbai's ambitious coastal road project reached a milestone this week when the 44-meter length linking the northbound coastal road to the Worli sea connection was erected. This improves city connections, although project completion is projected to take place next year.

Builder-buyer agreements must be registered after paying 10% of the property's worth, which concerns Noida and Greater Noida real estate developers. This requirement, they say, puts homeowners under a lot of financial pressure early on.

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.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) suggests granting ownership to debt-free purchasers who already own their property during the insolvent real estate firm's bankruptcy settlement. However, the committee of creditors must approve this plan.

Blackstone-backed Aadhar Housing Finance (AHFL) has reinforced its position as India’s leading affordable housing loan provider with a significant 47% gain since its IPO in May. Analysts attribute this growth to the company’s large network and the government’s strong push for affordable housing.

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.