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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.
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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CPP Investments commits up to ₹2,070 crore to NIIF Infrastructure Fund II
NIIF Infrastructure Fund II has achieved a first close of ₹19,000 crore, more than 60 per cent of its ₹30,000 crore target, and will invest across key infrastructure sectors
 "CPP Investments commits up to ₹2,070 crore to NIIF Infrastructure Fund II")
Mills to malls: How the Maximum City transformed from Bombay to Mumbai
How liberalisation, land-use reforms, technology, finance and infrastructure transformed Mumbai from a mill-driven industrial city into a sprawling services and financial hub
 "Mills to malls: How the Maximum City transformed from Bombay to Mumbai")
Gautam Adani urges rating agencies to develop new credit framework
Adani said conventional credit models may not capture ecosystem multipliers, adjacency value and strategic resilience created by large integrated infrastructure platforms
 "Gautam Adani urges rating agencies to develop new credit framework")
The great Invit switch: Four to five trusts expected to list by March
Even during challenging periods, Invits have continued to make distributions to investors, reflecting the resilience of the underlying assets, says N S Venkatesh, CEO, Bharat Invits Association
 "The great Invit switch: Four to five trusts expected to list by March")
Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru among APAC top 10 for logistics rent growth
Mumbai recorded 5.3 per cent annual rental growth in H1 2026, followed by Delhi-NCR at 5.2 per cent and Bengaluru at 4.4 per cent, according to Knight Frank
 "Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru among APAC top 10 for logistics rent growth")
TIAA Global Capabilities leases 2.56 lakh sq ft in Pune for ₹320 crore
The company has leased the office space at Panchshil Vantage in Wagholi for 10 years at ₹92 per sq ft per month, with a 15 per cent escalation every three years
 "TIAA Global Capabilities leases 2.56 lakh sq ft in Pune for ₹320 crore")
JNPA rises seven spots to rank 21st among top global container ports
JNPA climbed from 28th position in 2025 to 21st in H1 2026 as operational efficiency, cargo evacuation, vessel handling and multimodal connectivity improved
 "JNPA rises seven spots to rank 21st among top global container ports")
DHL Express India kicks off indexed levy to offset rupee volatility
'Pricing usually factors in 2-3% rupee decline vs euro, dollar'
 "DHL Express India kicks off indexed levy to offset rupee volatility")
Premiumisation to drive 8-11% growth in home sales value in FY27: Icra
Sales value across the top seven cities is expected to reach ₹7.9 trillion in FY27 even as area sold grows only 2-5 per cent, as buyers shift towards premium homes
 "Premiumisation to drive 8-11% growth in home sales value in FY27: Icra")
Dilip Buildcon weighs InvIT route to monetise power transmission, RE assets
Infrastructure developer may create a separate energy InvIT or place power assets under Anantam Highways as it seeks predictable, long-term cash flows through monetisation
 "Dilip Buildcon weighs InvIT route to monetise power transmission, RE assets")
How private participation boosted India's infrastructure build-out
Three decades after liberalisation, private capital, PPPs and policy reforms have transformed India's infrastructure landscape, powering connectivity, logistics and large-scale investment
 "How private participation boosted India's infrastructure build-out")
Gulf turmoil sends NRI homebuyers back to India amid luxury housing demand
Amid Gulf turmoil, NRIs are showing renewed interest in India's premium housing market, with developers reporting stronger demand for luxury homes in key cities
Puravankara signs JDA for Bengaluru project with ₹1,100 crore GDV
The 7.83-acre project near Electronic City will have about 0.89 million sq ft of saleable area and is Puravankara's fifth Bengaluru land transaction in FY27
 "Puravankara signs JDA for Bengaluru project with ₹1,100 crore GDV")
HoABL, Nitco tie up for ₹4,500 crore Alibaug real estate project
The 40-acre development will comprise apartments, townhouses and a boutique luxury hotel, with HoABL expected to invest around ₹1,000 crore
 "HoABL, Nitco tie up for ₹4,500 crore Alibaug real estate project")
SBI acquires Pune property for ₹414 crore for Maharashtra Circle office
The acquisition at Kharadi Knowledge Park includes leasehold rights to an 8,581-square-metre land parcel, ownership of a 15-storey building and 200 parking spaces
 "SBI acquires Pune property for ₹414 crore for Maharashtra Circle office")
AI lifts demand for flexible office spaces as firms seek workplace agility
AI-led hiring and workforce uncertainty are boosting demand for flexible offices, as enterprises favour scalable workspaces and GCC expansion drives leasing activity
 "AI lifts demand for flexible office spaces as firms seek workplace agility")
Bagmane Prime Office Reit aims to nearly double portfolio in 7-8 years
Bagmane Prime Office Reit plans to nearly double its portfolio in seven to eight years, backed by a 47.2-msf sponsor pipeline and strong GCC-led office demand.
 "Bagmane Prime Office Reit aims to nearly double portfolio in 7-8 years")
Mahindra Lifespaces signs pact for housing society redevelopment in Chembur
The project covers 11,241.7 square metres across seven plots and involves redevelopment of nine existing buildings housing 133 members within 60 months
 "Mahindra Lifespaces signs pact for housing society redevelopment in Chembur")
Kolte-Patil Developers appoints Hrishikesh Parandekar as new CEO
Parandekar joins from Alpha Alternatives and will spearhead the developer's next phase of growth, business expansion, operational excellence and institutional strengthening
 "Kolte-Patil Developers appoints Hrishikesh Parandekar as new CEO")
Six listed Indian Reits distribute ₹3,136 crore to unitholders in Q1
The six listed Reits manage more than 214 million sq ft of Grade A office and retail space, with gross assets under management of over Rs 3.17 trillion in Q1 FY27
 "Six listed Indian Reits distribute ₹3,136 crore to unitholders in Q1")