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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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Office Reits tap hospitality to strengthen integrated campus ecosystems
Mindspace, Embassy and Bagmane Reits are adding hotels to office parks to support business travel, tenant engagement and integrated campus development
 "Office Reits tap hospitality to strengthen integrated campus ecosystems")
Oberoi Realty's Q4 FY26 net profit jumps 62.35% amid higher revenues
Oberoi Realty posted strong Q4FY26 earnings driven by higher revenues and bookings, while its board approved raising up to Rs 4,000 crore through NCDs
 "Oberoi Realty's Q4 FY26 net profit jumps 62.35% amid higher revenues")
JSW Infra Q4 profit declines 18% to ₹418 crore amid one-offs, forex loss
JSW Infrastructure reported lower Q4FY26 profit due to one-off losses, forex impact, and disruptions at its Fujairah terminal amid the Middle East conflict
 "JSW Infra Q4 profit declines 18% to ₹418 crore amid one-offs, forex loss")
JNPA cites trailer, driver shortages for delays in container evacuation
JNPA said all five container terminals are operating normally and attributed delays in import container evacuation to shortages of trailers and drivers arranged by CFSs and customs brokers
 "JNPA cites trailer, driver shortages for delays in container evacuation")
Mindspace Reit raises Rs 500 crore through 10-year NCD issuance
K Raheja Corp-backed Mindspace Reit has raised Rs 500 crore through a 10-year NCD issue to refinance debt and improve cash flow stability
 "Mindspace Reit raises Rs 500 crore through 10-year NCD issuance")
McKinsey renews Mumbai BKC office lease at Rs 2.58 crore monthly rent
McKinsey & Company India has renewed its office lease at Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex for 10 years at a monthly rent of Rs 2.58 crore
 "McKinsey renews Mumbai BKC office lease at Rs 2.58 crore monthly rent")
VFS Global consortium to set up 60 model sub-registrar offices in Maha
VFS Global and WE Excel Software will launch 60 model sub-registrar offices across Maharashtra to modernise and streamline property registration services
 "VFS Global consortium to set up 60 model sub-registrar offices in Maha")
Q1 2026 real estate sentiment weakens amid global uncertainty: Report
India's real estate sentiment slipped into pessimistic territory in Q1 2026 as global uncertainties, rising costs and cautious demand weighed on outlook
 "Q1 2026 real estate sentiment weakens amid global uncertainty: Report")
ABREL posts Q4 profit of Rs 11 crore despite decline in bookings
Aditya Birla Real Estate posted a profit in Q4 FY26 against a year-ago loss, though quarterly residential bookings and collections declined year-on-year
 "ABREL posts Q4 profit of Rs 11 crore despite decline in bookings")
Ambuja Cements' Q4 results: Net profit jumps 78.5% aided by one-offs
Ambuja Cements posts strong Q4 profit driven by tax credits, but rising fuel, freight and input costs, along with West Asia tensions, weigh on margins and outlook
 "Ambuja Cements' Q4 results: Net profit jumps 78.5% aided by one-offs")
Godrej Properties posts 70% jump in Q4 net profit on strong bookings
Strong bookings, higher revenues, and robust collections drive Godrej Properties' record quarterly profit, as the company outlines an aggressive growth and launch pipeline for FY27
 "Godrej Properties posts 70% jump in Q4 net profit on strong bookings")
WhiteBoard to launch $100 mn urban assets AIF, target offshore capital
Fund will invest across asset classes such as data centres, warehousing and housing, with a $100 million corpus and equal greenshoe, targeting offshore investors
 "WhiteBoard to launch $100 mn urban assets AIF, target offshore capital")
Embassy Reit bets on acquisitions for growth, says CEO Amit Shetty
Embassy REIT eyes acquisitions, redevelopment, and GCC-led demand to drive growth, betting on strong leasing momentum and rental upside
 "Embassy Reit bets on acquisitions for growth, says CEO Amit Shetty")
ACC Q4 net profit plunges 68% on rising costs; revenue, volumes grow
Cement major sees sharp profit decline as fuel, packaging and currency pressures weigh on margins despite record volumes and steady revenue growth
 "ACC Q4 net profit plunges 68% on rising costs; revenue, volumes grow")
Adani Ports Q4 net profit rises 10% on strong revenue, cargo growth
Strong growth across domestic and international ports, logistics, and marine businesses drives profit rise, while cargo volumes and revenues beat estimates
 "Adani Ports Q4 net profit rises 10% on strong revenue, cargo growth")
Mumbai property registrations rise 6% in April 2026, best in 14 years
This was the best-ever April for the city in the past 14 years, signalling continued end-user demand
 "Mumbai property registrations rise 6% in April 2026, best in 14 years")
Bagmane REIT eyes growth via GCC demand, ROFO pipeline, low leverage
Blackstone-backed REIT targets sustained NOI growth and distributions, supported by a strong ROFO pipeline, low leverage, and continued demand from GCC tenants
 "Bagmane REIT eyes growth via GCC demand, ROFO pipeline, low leverage")
Mindspace Reit Q4 NOI rises 37% on strong leasing, occupancy gains
Mindspace Reit reported a 37 per cent rise in Q4 FY26 NOI, supported by higher leasing, improved occupancy, and rental escalations across its office portfolio
 "Mindspace Reit Q4 NOI rises 37% on strong leasing, occupancy gains")
Mahindra Lifespace Developers' Q4 PAT grows 6%, revenues rise multifold
Realty firm reports sharp revenue surge and steady profit growth in Q4, driven by strong residential sales and industrial cluster performance
 "Mahindra Lifespace Developers' Q4 PAT grows 6%, revenues rise multifold")
UltraTech's Q4 PAT hits 24-qtr high of ₹2,983 cr on higher volumes
UltraTech Cement posts strong Q4 profit on volume growth, but rising input costs from West Asia tensions remain a near-term margin headwind
 "UltraTech's Q4 PAT hits 24-qtr high of ₹2,983 cr on higher volumes")