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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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APSEZ handles 500 MT cargo in FY26, eyes 1 billion tonnes by 2030
Adani Ports handled 500 million tonnes of cargo in FY26, up 11.1 per cent year-on-year, and reaffirmed its target of reaching 1 billion tonnes by 2030
 "APSEZ handles 500 MT cargo in FY26, eyes 1 billion tonnes by 2030")
Danube Properties launches Greenz project with villas, townhouses in Dubai
Danube Properties launches Greenz By Danube in Dubai, marking its entry into master-planned communities with villas and townhouses priced from AED 3.5 million
 "Danube Properties launches Greenz project with villas, townhouses in Dubai")
Real estate gets $1.4 bn of institutional investments in Q1 2026: Report
India's real estate sector drew $1.4 billion in institutional investments in Q1 2026, led by commercial assets and strong domestic inflows despite a quarterly decline, Vestian said
 "Real estate gets $1.4 bn of institutional investments in Q1 2026: Report")
Maharashtra RERA approves 1,060 housing projects around Gudhi Padwa
MahaRERA approved 1,060 housing projects around Gudhi Padwa, including new registrations, extensions and corrections, with maximum activity in MMR and Pune regions
 "Maharashtra RERA approves 1,060 housing projects around Gudhi Padwa")
Mindspace REIT to acquire Chennai office assets for ₹2,541 crore
Acquisition of two Chennai office assets from sponsor portfolio to strengthen Mindspace REIT's presence and expand leasable portfolio and asset base
 "Mindspace REIT to acquire Chennai office assets for ₹2,541 crore")
Mumbai records best March in 14 years with over 15,500 registrations
City records 15,516 property registrations in March 2026, highest in 14 years, with strong end-user demand and rising share of mid-income housing
 "Mumbai records best March in 14 years with over 15,500 registrations")
Brookfield India REIT names Shashank Jain as CEO, Alok Aggarwal to retire
Jain, joining from PwC India, will take charge from July 2026 as current chief Alok Aggarwal retires after leading the REIT since its inception in 2021
 "Brookfield India REIT names Shashank Jain as CEO, Alok Aggarwal to retire")
SM Reit scheme PropShare Celestia's ₹244 crore IPO to open on April 10
Property Share Investment Trust files offer for its third SM Reit scheme, targeting Rs 244.65 crore with projected yields up to 8.9 per cent by FY29
 "SM Reit scheme PropShare Celestia's ₹244 crore IPO to open on April 10")
Housing sales value growth to moderate slightly to 4-6% in FY27: Crisil
Growth in housing sales value is set to moderate in FY27 amid flat demand and slower price increases, though strong collections and premium segment demand will support developers
 "Housing sales value growth to moderate slightly to 4-6% in FY27: Crisil")
Dubai on the edge: Indian HNIs don't loosen grip on trophy assets
Luxury real estate mkt holds firm; investors selective about buying
 "Dubai on the edge: Indian HNIs don't loosen grip on trophy assets")
Tier-II cities to be next frontier for office leasing as demand grows
Leasing activity nearly doubles in FY25 as firms expand beyond metros to cut costs and tap talent, even as supply constraints persist in smaller markets
 "Tier-II cities to be next frontier for office leasing as demand grows")
Birla Estates enters Mumbai redevelopment market with ₹1,700 cr project
The Aditya Birla Real Estate arm marks its entry into Mumbai's redevelopment segment with a Khar West project, tapping strong demand in the land-constrained MMR housing market
 "Birla Estates enters Mumbai redevelopment market with ₹1,700 cr project")
Housing sales dip 7% in Q1 2026 across top cities amid Iran war: Anarock
Sales fell quarter-on-quarter as war-led uncertainty hit sentiment, while new launches outpaced demand, pushing unsold inventory above 600,000 units
Pune-based realty developer Amar Builders buys land parcel for ₹300 crore
Citycon Infratech, linked to Amar Builders, acquires 13.22-acre land parcel in Pune's Mundhwa for Rs 300 crore, as residential market trends show mixed signals across segments
 "Pune-based realty developer Amar Builders buys land parcel for ₹300 crore")
India's housing affordability likely to stabilise this year: Report
Household income growth likely to outpace property price appreciation in six major cities, says CBRE
Elevated construction costs may put pressure on developers' margins
Rising construction costs, supply disruptions, and labour pressures are squeezing developers' margins, even as demand resilience and tech-led efficiencies help cushion the impact
 "Elevated construction costs may put pressure on developers' margins")
Godrej Seeds and Genetics buys office space for ₹365 cr in Vikhroli
Godrej Seeds and Genetics acquires over 70,000 sq ft office space in Mumbai's Vikhroli through three transactions, reflecting sustained demand in India's office market
 "Godrej Seeds and Genetics buys office space for ₹365 cr in Vikhroli")
Toll collection from different sources may reach ₹4 trillion: Nitin Gadkari
Gadkari said toll collections could rise to Rs 3.5-4 trillion annually as India adopts AI-based, barrier-free tolling and expands road infrastructure
 "Toll collection from different sources may reach ₹4 trillion: Nitin Gadkari")
AI puts India's office market back to work with rising tech space demand
Tech firms and AI-first startups expand leasing across Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune and Chennai
 "AI puts India's office market back to work with rising tech space demand")
Arnya Real Estate Fund - Equity announces first close at Rs 1,030 cr
Arnya Real Estates Fund Advisors raises ₹1,030 crore in the first close of its real estate equity fund with Supreme Universal to back redevelopment-led housing projects in Mumbai and Pune
 "Arnya Real Estate Fund - Equity announces first close at Rs 1,030 cr")