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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.
Prachi Pisal
ASK Property Fund launches ₹3,500-crore debt fund focused on housing
The Blackstone-backed firm plans to raise capital from domestic and offshore investors to fund residential projects and special situations across six major cities
 "ASK Property Fund launches ₹3,500-crore debt fund focused on housing")
Godrej Properties sells homes worth over ₹2,000 cr at B'luru proj launch
Godrej Properties has sold more than 1,000 homes worth over ₹2,000 crore at its newly launched Godrej Vanantara project in Bengaluru's Bannerghatta Road area
 "Godrej Properties sells homes worth over ₹2,000 cr at B'luru proj launch")
AI adoption becomes key to capital access in real estate, says report
Institutional investors are increasingly favouring digitally equipped developers, making artificial intelligence adoption a critical factor in accessing capital and driving growth
 "AI adoption becomes key to capital access in real estate, says report")
JSW Infra wins Kolkata Port project to expand container handling capacity
The company has won a 30-year concession to develop container facilities at Netaji Subhas Dock, taking its planned capacity at the Kolkata Dock System to 1.4 million TEUs
 "JSW Infra wins Kolkata Port project to expand container handling capacity")
Sattva explores data centres, expands Mumbai redevelopment pipeline
The Bengaluru-based developer is evaluating data centre opportunities while expanding its Mumbai presence through redevelopment-led residential and mixed-use projects.
 "Sattva explores data centres, expands Mumbai redevelopment pipeline")
Reliance Infra seeks review of surveillance framework linked to IBC
Reliance Infra has urged SEBI, NSE and BSE to review ASM-based trading curbs, saying restrictions hurt liquidity, price discovery and retail shareholders
 "Reliance Infra seeks review of surveillance framework linked to IBC")
Advent Convention and Hotels International buys Mumbai land for ₹275 crore
In November 2025, Advent Hotels International was listed on the BSE and NSE following its demerger from Valor Estate
 "Advent Convention and Hotels International buys Mumbai land for ₹275 crore")
STT Global Data Centres acquires land in Navi Mumbai for ₹282 crore
Acquisition of the Navi Mumbai site adds to rising data centre investments in MMR, where operators continue to secure land for future capacity expansion
 "STT Global Data Centres acquires land in Navi Mumbai for ₹282 crore")
RBI's rate pause seen supporting housing demand, project execution
Real estate developers and consultants said RBI's decision to keep rates unchanged will support housing demand, project execution and investor confidence despite rising cost pressures
 "RBI's rate pause seen supporting housing demand, project execution")
Realty developers focus on cash flows as housing cycle enters mature phase
Shift away from launch-heavy pipelines seen in the last couple of years, say industry insiders
 "Realty developers focus on cash flows as housing cycle enters mature phase")
Ramky Infra eyes ₹6,000 crore orders in FY27, explores carbon capture
The infrastructure company expects growth from wastewater treatment, industrial parks and circular economy projects while evaluating opportunities in carbon capture
 "Ramky Infra eyes ₹6,000 crore orders in FY27, explores carbon capture")
Viceroy Properties secures ₹250 crore funding from Bajaj Housing Finance
Mumbai-based developer Viceroy Properties will invest Rs 600 crore in its luxury residential project VISAVA in Versova, which has a revenue potential of Rs 1,000 crore
 "Viceroy Properties secures ₹250 crore funding from Bajaj Housing Finance")
Kotak Alternate Asset Managers closes $1 billion real estate fund
Kotak Alts closed its 14th Real Estate Fund at USD 1 billion, backed by major commitments from ADIA and South Korea's NPS Korea
 "Kotak Alternate Asset Managers closes $1 billion real estate fund")
Amazon Data Services India buys 10.6 acres of land in MMR for ₹125 cr
Amazon Data Services India has acquired 10.6 acres in Palava, Thane, from Lodha Developers for Rs 125.13 crore as it expands its data centre presence in the Mumbai region
 "Amazon Data Services India buys 10.6 acres of land in MMR for ₹125 cr")
Broader impact of West Asia crisis limited: Allcargo CEO Ketan Kulkarni
Allcargo Logistics bets on technology, integrated supply chains and India's growth story to outpace industry expansion
 "Broader impact of West Asia crisis limited: Allcargo CEO Ketan Kulkarni")
West Asia tensions may soften Q2 office leasing: KRT CEO Shirish Godbole
KRT expects continued growth in occupancy and distributions despite short-term leasing caution amid West Asia tensions and rising construction costs
 "West Asia tensions may soften Q2 office leasing: KRT CEO Shirish Godbole")
Mumbai logs best May property registrations in 14 years at 12,315 units
Mumbai recorded 12,315 property registrations in May 2026, while stamp duty collections stood at over Rs 1,051 crore, Knight Frank India said
 "Mumbai logs best May property registrations in 14 years at 12,315 units")
BMC launches AI-based CivitTwin to speed up Mumbai building approvals
The AI-powered platform will conduct virtual pre-scrutiny of building proposals, helping reduce delays, improve transparency and streamline approvals in Mumbai
 "BMC launches AI-based CivitTwin to speed up Mumbai building approvals")
Pan-Indian expansion a major strategic focus for top listed developers
Listed developers' FY26 pre-sales rise 18% YoY to ₹1.48 trillion, driven by multi-city expansion
 "Pan-Indian expansion a major strategic focus for top listed developers")
Godrej, JSW, Lodha and Sattva family offices back SILA's platform
These are secondary investments, and the selling shareholders are angel investors