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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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US-based Century 21 to enter India with 126-region franchise model
US-based real estate franchise firm plans to open six to 10 regions in its first year and build a 30,000-agent network, with cross-border property transactions a key focus
 "US-based Century 21 to enter India with 126-region franchise model")
Arnya launches ₹750-crore preferred equity fund with Casagrand Premier
The Category II AIF will invest ₹75 crore-₹200 crore across around eight to 10 Casagrand projects, primarily in Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad
 "Arnya launches ₹750-crore preferred equity fund with Casagrand Premier")
TCI plans to grow coastal shipping capacity by 30-40% over 4-5 years
Logistics major plans to add new ships while replacing ageing vessels as it invests Rs 400-500 crore annually to expand its fleet and multimodal network through FY30
 "TCI plans to grow coastal shipping capacity by 30-40% over 4-5 years")
Tata Realty & Infrastructure appoints Gaurav Jain as MD and CEO
Jain, who has over 23 years of experience across residential and commercial real estate, will succeed Sanjay Dutt as MD and CEO, effective October 1, 2026
 "Tata Realty & Infrastructure appoints Gaurav Jain as MD and CEO")
Brigade Group's ₹20K crore capex bet: Build now, earn annuity later
Pavitra Shankar says the company has headroom to take on more debt, even as capex will be funded by a mix of internal accruals, construction finance and debt
 "Brigade Group's ₹20K crore capex bet: Build now, earn annuity later")
Aditya Birla Group launches wires, cables business with ₹1,800 crore bet
Backed by an investment of Rs 1,800 crore, Ultravolt will start at a pan-India scale and aims to reach over 100,000 retailers and 5,000 UltraTech outlets
 "Aditya Birla Group launches wires, cables business with ₹1,800 crore bet")
Mumbai redevelopment share in housing sales rises to 15%: JLL-Naredco
More than 1,000 redevelopment projects have been launched in Mumbai since 2020, accounting for 13 per cent of the city's overall residential supply, the report says
 "Mumbai redevelopment share in housing sales rises to 15%: JLL-Naredco")
Maharashtra sees over $300 bn investment interest in data centres
The state currently accounts for 66 per cent of India's data centre capacity and is targeting 5.7 GW by 2032 as it pursues a $1 trillion economy by 2030
 "Maharashtra sees over $300 bn investment interest in data centres")
Redevelopment share of Mumbai housing sales rises to 15%: JLL-Naredco
More than 1,000 redevelopment projects have been launched since 2020, while slum redevelopment now spans over 2,100 acres and self-redevelopment proposals exceed 1,600
 "Redevelopment share of Mumbai housing sales rises to 15%: JLL-Naredco")
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")