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Prachi Pisal

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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Housing sales rebound in Q3 2026, office leasing momentum continues

Housing sales across the top seven cities rose to 100,220 units in Q3 2026, while office leasing increased to 18.7 million square feet, according to Anarock and Colliers

Housing sales rebound in Q3 2026, office leasing momentum continues
Updated On : 28 Sep 2026 | 7:06 PM IST

IFC to invest $70 million in shore power project at Jawaharlal Nehru Port

The project will allow ships berthed at JNPA to switch off diesel engines and connect to land-based electricity, cutting carbon emissions and air pollution

IFC to invest $70 million in shore power project at Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Updated On : 28 Sep 2026 | 4:44 PM IST

Godrej Properties to develop ₹6,000 crore luxury housing project in Mumbai

The 2.5-acre Marine Lines project is expected to have a revenue potential of ₹6,000 crore as the developer expands its premium and luxury housing portfolio in Mumbai

Godrej Properties to develop ₹6,000 crore luxury housing project in Mumbai
Updated On : 28 Sep 2026 | 3:00 PM IST

Supply constraints support premium office rents in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR

Consultants attribute premium rentals in key micro-markets to limited quality Grade A space and sustained occupier demand, even as rents vary significantly across locations

Supply constraints support premium office rents in Mumbai, Delhi-NCR
Updated On : 27 Sep 2026 | 11:36 PM IST

Mumbai ranks 8th globally as prime home prices up 6.2% in Q2: Knight Frank

Mumbai ranked eighth in Knight Frank's Prime Global Cities Index in Q2 2026, with prime residential prices rising 6.2 per cent year-on-year.

Mumbai ranks 8th globally as prime home prices up 6.2% in Q2: Knight Frank
Updated On : 25 Sep 2026 | 7:17 PM IST

CJ Darcl expects growth to continue, expands into new logistics verticals

IPO-bound CJ Darcl is expanding into a trucker marketplace, alternative fuels, EVs and warehousing as it looks to sustain its revenue growth momentum

CJ Darcl expects growth to continue, expands into new logistics verticals
Updated On : 24 Sep 2026 | 5:32 PM IST

Runwal Enterprises aims to boost balance sheet via ₹500 crore issue

The Mumbai-based developer plans to use IPO proceeds to repay debt, invest in subsidiaries and fund acquisitions as it pursues an asset-light growth strategy

Runwal Enterprises aims to boost balance sheet via ₹500 crore issue
Updated On : 22 Sep 2026 | 10:34 PM IST

Puravankara eyes ₹5,200 cr in GDV from its maiden Delhi-NCR project

The 13.44-acre parcel has 4.57 million sq ft of saleable potential and an estimated GDV of Rs 5,200 crore, marking the developer's first foray into Delhi-NCR

Puravankara eyes ₹5,200 cr in GDV from its maiden Delhi-NCR project
Updated On : 22 Sep 2026 | 12:26 PM IST

Festive housing demand to stay healthy, but growth likely to moderate

Developers are becoming more calibrated in their launch strategies, while homebuyers are showing greater scrutiny around prices, payment terms and product quality

Festive housing demand to stay healthy, but growth likely to moderate
Updated On : 21 Sep 2026 | 10:50 PM IST

Cement GST cut supports demand, spurs shift towards premium products

The GST cut improved cement affordability and encouraged a shift towards premium products, though analysts say its direct impact on overall demand volumes remained limited

Cement GST cut supports demand, spurs shift towards premium products
Updated On : 21 Sep 2026 | 9:40 PM IST

L&T looks to scale up modularisation to boost project execution

EPC major sees a $100-150 billion modularisation opportunity over five years as skilled labour shortages, high costs and remote locations pose execution challenges

L&T looks to scale up modularisation to boost project execution
Updated On : 18 Sep 2026 | 9:58 PM IST

India enters top 30 transparent real estate mkts, ranks 26th globally: JLL

India ranked as Asia-Pacific's top improver in GRETI 2026, helped by stronger regulation, digitised land records, deeper Reit markets and rising sustainability disclosures

India enters top 30 transparent real estate mkts, ranks 26th globally: JLL
Updated On : 18 Sep 2026 | 12:12 PM IST

Puravankara secures ₹2,600 cr redevelopment rights in Mumbai's Goregaon

Spread across 4.68 acres in Goregaon West, the project has a developable potential of about 1.05 million sq ft and marks Puravankara's eighth Mumbai redevelopment.

Puravankara secures ₹2,600 cr redevelopment rights in Mumbai's Goregaon
Updated On : 17 Sep 2026 | 7:35 PM IST

Hiranandani-backed Greenbase to invest ₹3,500 cr in logistics space

Greenbase plans to develop 9 million sq ft of industrial, warehousing and logistics infrastructure over five years, with 5 million sq ft planned in Tamil Nadu

Hiranandani-backed Greenbase to invest ₹3,500 cr in logistics space
Updated On : 17 Sep 2026 | 7:12 PM IST

Blue Dart appoints RS Subramanian as MD to succeed Balfour Manuel

Subramanian will take charge on November 30, subject to approvals, while outgoing managing director Balfour Manuel will remain with the company as senior strategic adviser until May 2027

Blue Dart appoints RS Subramanian as MD to succeed Balfour Manuel
Updated On : 17 Sep 2026 | 12:46 AM IST

Cement capacity additions raise near-term concerns of supply overhang

Cement capacity additions are expected to outpace demand growth in FY27 and FY28, potentially lowering utilisation and putting pressure on prices in some regions

Cement capacity additions raise near-term concerns of supply overhang
Updated On : 15 Sep 2026 | 9:51 PM IST

Embassy Developments plans ₹2,000 cr investment in North Bengaluru homes

The first phase of the 85-acre Embassy Origins development comprises two Rera-approved residential projects with a combined gross development value of Rs 4,500 crore.

Embassy Developments plans ₹2,000 cr investment in North Bengaluru homes
Updated On : 15 Sep 2026 | 5:06 PM IST

Propstack, CBRE partner to strengthen data-led real estate services

The phased integration, starting this month, will support CBRE teams across investment advisory, occupier advisory, market intelligence and client reporting

Propstack, CBRE partner to strengthen data-led real estate services
Updated On : 15 Sep 2026 | 1:36 PM IST

Barrier-less tolling expected to boost collection by ₹10,000 cr: Gadkari

Barrier-less tolling could add ₹10,000 crore to highway collections, while MLFF is targeted for 60-70% of toll plazas by December and nationwide rollout by March 2027

Barrier-less tolling expected to boost collection by ₹10,000 cr: Gadkari
Updated On : 11 Sep 2026 | 10:37 PM IST

Birla Estates readies for bigger build, plans to add up to ₹15K cr GDV

Developer to add projects across Pune, MMR, Bengaluru, and NCR; ₹9,600 crore launches planned for H2

Birla Estates readies for bigger build, plans to add up to ₹15K cr GDV
Updated On : 10 Sep 2026 | 10:50 PM IST