Prachi Pisal

Prachi Pisal

Prachi Pisal is a correspondent at Business Standard, where she reports on real estate, roads, ports, and the cement sector. Her work examines how policy decisions, corporate strategies, and market forces intersect to shape India’s built environment and core industries. She works across breaking news, earnings coverage, and data-backed trend stories, drawing on interviews with industry leaders and market participants. Prachi has also covered elections, live events, and on-ground developments. She holds a postgraduate diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi, and a bachelor’s degree in science from Shivaji University. Her interests include cricket, politics, and Marathi cinema classics.

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Anant Raj to demerge data centre, cloud biz into separately listed entity

The real estate developer will carve out its data centre and cloud services business into Ashok Cloud Pvt Ltd to sharpen strategic focus and unlock long-term shareholder value

Updated On: 21 Jul 2026 | 11:29 PM IST

KFin Technologies signs ₹282.85 cr lease for 2.4 lakh sq ft in Hyderabad

The registrar and transfer agent has leased 2.4 lakh sq ft in Hyderabad's Kokapet for 15 years, with the total rental outgo estimated at Rs 282.85 crore

Updated On: 21 Jul 2026 | 9:49 PM IST

JSW Infra's Q1 profit slips 10%, revenue rises 18% on higher cargo volumes

The ports and logistics company reported lower quarterly profit as reduced other income and a higher tax rate offset strong revenue growth driven by higher cargo volumes

Updated On: 21 Jul 2026 | 8:01 PM IST

Maharashtra eyes DELTA Act for blockchain-based tokenisation of land assets

The proposed law aims to create a legal framework for digitising and tokenising immovable properties using blockchain technology, unlocking land value while improving transaction efficiency

Updated On: 21 Jul 2026 | 7:32 PM IST

India's real estate records deal activity worth $2.3 bn in Q2: GT Bharat

M&A and private equity investments drove India's real estate deal activity to $2.3 billion in Q2 2026, with commercial assets continuing to attract the bulk of investor interest

Updated On: 21 Jul 2026 | 4:43 PM IST

Amit Diwan takes charge of Hines' APAC and Middle East operations

The former head of Hines India will oversee operations across two regions identified by the global real estate investment manager as key engines of long-term growth

Updated On: 21 Jul 2026 | 3:10 PM IST

UltraTech Cement Q1 results: Net profit rises 17% on higher sales volumes

India's largest cement maker reported a 16.8 per cent rise in Q1 FY27 net profit, supported by higher sales volumes, improved realisations and disciplined cost management

Updated On: 20 Jul 2026 | 11:05 PM IST

Cement manufacturer Nuvoco Vistas Corp lays bricks for ₹13K cr FY27 revenue

The cement maker expects revenue to exceed Rs 13,000 crore in FY27, backed by 7-8 per cent volume growth, stable pricing, demand recovery and ongoing capacity expansion

Updated On: 20 Jul 2026 | 10:51 PM IST

Sobha's Q1 FY27 profit surges threefold amid higher revenue, low base

The Bengaluru-based real estate developer reported a more than threefold rise in Q1 FY27 profit as revenue grew 50 per cent year-on-year, aided by a low base

Updated On: 20 Jul 2026 | 8:36 PM IST

Dharavi redevelopment SPV renamed Adani Navbharat Developers from July 16

The special purpose vehicle executing the Dharavi Redevelopment Project has been renamed Adani Navbharat Developers, with no change in ownership, governance or implementation

Updated On: 20 Jul 2026 | 7:57 PM IST

AI data centres likely to be real-estate sector's next growth pillar

AI-led data centre investments are creating a long-term growth opportunity for real estate developers, though earnings gains are likely to materialise gradually.

Updated On: 19 Jul 2026 | 11:18 PM IST

Oberoi Realty's Q1 FY27 profit up 29% on higher revenue, misses estimates

The Mumbai-based real estate developer reported a 29 per cent rise in quarterly profit on higher revenue, while both profit and revenue came in below Street estimates

Updated On: 17 Jul 2026 | 8:33 PM IST

Cidco signs 60-year lease pact with Today Royal Developers for ₹177 crore

The Navi Mumbai plot in Nerul, secured through Cidco's e-tender process, will be developed for residential and commercial use under a 60-year lease agreement

Updated On: 16 Jul 2026 | 6:23 PM IST

Sanjay Ghodawat Group, Nordstar launch ₹5,000 cr GDV real estate platform

The joint venture, NEVORA, will develop residential and commercial projects across Mumbai and Bengaluru, targeting a gross development value of Rs 5,000 crore over the next few years

Updated On: 16 Jul 2026 | 5:12 PM IST

Blackstone launches APAC infrastructure platform, appoints India infra head

Alternative asset manager launches Blackstone Infrastructure Partners in Asia Pacific and appoints former KKR executive Ami Momaya as its first dedicated infrastructure hire in the region

Updated On: 16 Jul 2026 | 4:57 PM IST

Prestige Q1 pre-sales fall to ₹6,579 crore as sales volume drops 37%

Prestige Estates' residential pre-sales declined on a strong year-ago base, though collections rose 6.2 per cent and Hyderabad contributed nearly half of quarterly sales

Updated On: 16 Jul 2026 | 3:42 PM IST

Brigade Enterprises to raise ₹1,500 crore through private NCD issue

Brigade Enterprises' board has approved raising Rs 1,500 crore through privately placed non-convertible debentures and Rs 180 crore via convertible warrants

Updated On: 15 Jul 2026 | 8:48 PM IST

Cube Highways Trust sets Rs 151-152 IPO band; issue opens July 22

Cube Highways Trust has fixed the price band for its Rs 5,000 crore IPO at Rs 151-152 per unit, with the infrastructure investment trust set to open its issue on July 22

Updated On: 15 Jul 2026 | 8:43 PM IST

Raymond Realty enters South Mumbai with ₹8,500-crore Parel project

Raymond Realty has entered the South Mumbai housing market with an Rs 8,500 crore Parel project under a joint development agreement, with a peak investment of about Rs 700 crore

Updated On: 15 Jul 2026 | 8:37 PM IST

Adani Properties biggest gainer in 2026 Grohe-Hurun India Real Estate 150

Adani Properties added Rs 38,000 crore in valuation to become India's fourth-most valuable real estate company, while DLF retained the top spot despite a decline

Updated On: 14 Jul 2026 | 11:14 PM IST