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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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Developers acquired 3,093 acres land worth Rs 54,818 crore in 2025: JLL
Developing these newly acquired land parcels is estimated to require over Rs 92,000 crore in total construction capital
 "Developers acquired 3,093 acres land worth Rs 54,818 crore in 2025: JLL")
Oberoi Realty sees pronounced rise in Q4FY26 bookings at ₹1,673 crore
Oberoi Realty reported a 96 per cent rise in Q4 FY26 bookings to ₹1,673 crore, with strong growth in units sold and carpet area booked
 "Oberoi Realty sees pronounced rise in Q4FY26 bookings at ₹1,673 crore")
West Asia conflict: Office construction activity declines to 4-quarter low
Office supply dropped sharply in Q1 2026 due to geopolitical uncertainties, even as strong leasing demand, led by GCCs, tightened vacancies and supported rental growth
 "West Asia conflict: Office construction activity declines to 4-quarter low")
Table Space adds 4.25 lakh sq ft workspace in Pune, Navi Mumbai for GCCs
Expansion across Pune and Navi Mumbai takes Table Space's Maharashtra footprint to 2.6 million sq ft as demand from global capability centres continues to rise
 "Table Space adds 4.25 lakh sq ft workspace in Pune, Navi Mumbai for GCCs")
NDR InvIT to raise ₹726.8 crore via preferential issue to fund acquisitions
Funds to be used for asset acquisitions including NDR Space and capex needs, as InvIT looks to expand its warehousing and industrial parks portfolio across key markets
 "NDR InvIT to raise ₹726.8 crore via preferential issue to fund acquisitions")
Mixed-use development gains traction in the Indian real estate market
Diversified cash flows, institutional investor interest pushing developers toward mixed-use projects
 "Mixed-use development gains traction in the Indian real estate market")
Adani to invest ₹1 trillion in Mumbai's Motilal Nagar redevelopment project
Project in Goregaon West to include major rehab component and free-sale area, with Mhada overseeing development under the cluster redevelopment model
 "Adani to invest ₹1 trillion in Mumbai's Motilal Nagar redevelopment project")
UltraTech now world's largest outside China, plans ₹16K crore capex
Aditya Birla Group firm crosses 200 mtpa capacity milestone, outlines Rs 16,000 crore investment plan to expand capacity to 240 mtpa by FY28
 "UltraTech now world's largest outside China, plans ₹16K crore capex")
Maersk leases 1.93 lakh sq ft office space in Pune at ₹1.45 crore rent
Global logistics firm takes office space in Kharadi at Rs 1.45 crore monthly rent, indicating relocation of its existing Pune operations
 "Maersk leases 1.93 lakh sq ft office space in Pune at ₹1.45 crore rent")
Nuvoco Vistas Q4 FY26 profit falls 15% despite rise in revenue, volumes
Nuvoco Vistas reports a 15 per cent year-on-year decline in Q4 FY26 profit, even as revenue, volumes, and Ebitda grew on strong demand and premiumisation
 "Nuvoco Vistas Q4 FY26 profit falls 15% despite rise in revenue, volumes")
JNPA says ops efficiency maintained amid global supply chain uncertainties
JNPA says it has maintained operational efficiency despite global supply disruptions, with improved container dwell time, steady cargo movement, and strong performance indicators in FY26
 "JNPA says ops efficiency maintained amid global supply chain uncertainties")
Dharavi Sector-6 set for rehab work as DRP seeks residents' support
DRP has asked Sector-6 residents in Dharavi to vacate tenements ahead of monsoon to enable timely rehabilitation construction, offering transit housing, rent support and modern homes
 "Dharavi Sector-6 set for rehab work as DRP seeks residents' support")
Birla Estates receives bookings of ₹650 crore at Bengaluru project
Developer sells over 85 per cent of launched inventory in Bengaluru project, with cumulative bookings across phases nearing ₹2,459 crore amid strong demand in Devanahalli
 "Birla Estates receives bookings of ₹650 crore at Bengaluru project")
Cement firms to post strong Q4 volumes, but costs may weigh on margins
Cement companies are likely to report healthy volume growth in Q4 FY26 on strong demand and capex push, but rising fuel and packaging costs may weigh on profitability and margins
 "Cement firms to post strong Q4 volumes, but costs may weigh on margins")
Citius TransNet Investment Trust's ₹1,105 crore IPO to open on April 17
Citius TransNet InvIT will launch its Rs 1,105 crore IPO on April 17, aiming to expand its road portfolio through acquisition of 11 HAM assets
 "Citius TransNet Investment Trust's ₹1,105 crore IPO to open on April 17")
India's data centre market size to double to $22 billion by 2030: Report
India's data centre market is projected to grow sharply on rising AI workloads, cloud adoption and digital consumption, with strong investment flows and capacity expansion across key markets
 "India's data centre market size to double to $22 billion by 2030: Report")
Pi Data Centers to launch Mumbai facility, partners JLL for India expansion
Pi Data Centers will launch its first Mumbai facility by August 2026 and partner with JLL to support a 23 MW expansion, amid rising demand for AI-ready infrastructure across India
 "Pi Data Centers to launch Mumbai facility, partners JLL for India expansion")
Godrej Properties logs record bookings, business development in FY26
Developer reports highest-ever bookings, collections and business development in FY26, driven by strong housing demand, robust launch pipeline and sustained momentum across key metro markets
 "Godrej Properties logs record bookings, business development in FY26")
HoABL launches 1% payment plan to boost Naigaon housing demand near Mumbai
HoABL introduces a 1% monthly payment plan for its Naigaon project to reduce upfront costs, improve loan access, and attract entry-level homebuyers amid affordability concerns
 "HoABL launches 1% payment plan to boost Naigaon housing demand near Mumbai")
India's real estate records PE deals worth $4.3 billion in FY26: Anarock
Private equity investments rebound after two subdued years, with equity-led deals and rising domestic participation signalling improved depth in real estate capital markets
 "India's real estate records PE deals worth $4.3 billion in FY26: Anarock")