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Nine significant infrastructure projects have been approved for the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), enabling transformational development. The MMRDA is leading efforts worth approximately ₹12,546 crore to improve 56 km of roads, bridges, and pedestrian walkways, promoting regional connectivity.

In 2024, Mumbai sold 21 of 25 ultra-luxury properties in India's top 25 cities. HNIs and ultra-HNIs drove demand for mansions exceeding Rs 40 crore, worth Rs 2,443 crore. Mumbai, Hyderabad, Gurugram, and Bengaluru became luxury property hotspots as transactions increased.

By 2047, Viksit Bharat aims to raise 1.5 billion Indians' average income to that of affluent countries. Indian urban population is expected to rise from 34% in 2018 to 40% by 2030, while rural population is expected to decline. Promoting urban-rural synergy to support economic development is crucial

The launch of 12 industrial smart cities in India will transform the industry. These smart cities reduce risks and ease logistics by providing a plug-and-play environment for enterprises. Through innovation, cooperation, and crucial infrastructure, they want to change the MSME sector.

Deloitte India has secured over 81,000 sq ft of luxury office space on two floors of the Oberoi Commerz III skyscraper in Goregaon, Mumbai's busy western district. This strategic move is part of the company's long-term expansion strategy, with a five-year lease beginning November 1, 2024.

Godrej Housing financing, Aadhar Housing Finance, and HUDCO were fined by the RBI for not following its housing financing guidelines. Inspections under the National Housing Bank Act led the RBI to cite erroneous loan appraisals, early interest charges, and poor risk management, etc.

Bajaj Housing Finance Limited (BHFL) plans to raise 6,560 crore via an IPO, including new share issuance and a sale. With quick expansion since its founding, a broad loan portfolio, and sound financials, BHFL can capitalise on India's rising housing demand.

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.

Arkade Developers will have a Rs 410-crore IPO on September 16, 2024. A new equity share issuance, the IPO, will be offered for public subscription until September 19. The anchor investor bidding window opens on September 13 before the public offering.

Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, said the Dharavi rehabilitation project is more than urban regeneration; it will change the lives of nearly one million people in one of the world's greatest slums. Adani said at Mumbai's Jai Hind College that the project would restore Dharavi's dignity.

Recent TDR regulation amendments in Mumbai could jeopardise the city's growing real estate industry. With developers being forced to get a percentage of their TDR from the Dharavi redevelopment project at higher rates, home prices may rise.

Prestige Estates Projects' subsidiary Prestige Exora Business Parks purchased its partner's land parcel and development rights in Pune's desirable Kharadi neighbourhood. Land of about 4.5 acres was acquired for approximately ₹200 crore.

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.

An innovative Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train station in Boisar, Palghar district, is planned to improve connectivity and infrastructure. This station is ideally located in the Boisar-Tarapur MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial growth Corporation), a major tourist destination, and much more.

Real estate professionals are concerned about GST on leasehold land transactions. As authorities send GST notifications on stamp duty-exempt transactions, are these transfers sales or services? This may hurt developers, companies, and homebuyers financially.