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 value to rise 19% in FY26 even as volumes stagnate: Anarock
India's housing market could surpass Rs 6.65 trillion in sales value in FY26, led by strong demand for luxury and ultra-luxury homes, even as sales volumes see muted growth, according to Anarock
 "Housing sales value to rise 19% in FY26 even as volumes stagnate: Anarock")
MMRDA plans ₹1.05 trillion integrated tunnel road network across Mumbai
The 70-km underground corridor will link Coastal Road, BKC, and the airport, creating a third mode of travel beneath the city
 "MMRDA plans ₹1.05 trillion integrated tunnel road network across Mumbai")
JSW Cement posts ₹86 crore profit in Q2 on strong revenue and sales
The cement maker reversed its previous quarter loss, supported by a 17% rise in revenue and higher volumes, even as expansion projects continued across India
 "JSW Cement posts ₹86 crore profit in Q2 on strong revenue and sales")
Blackstone-backed Nexus Select Trust bullish on consumption growth
Nexus Select Trust targets 13% annual portfolio growth through mall acquisitions and rising consumption, with record festive sales and strong demand across jewellery, fashion, and electronics
 "Blackstone-backed Nexus Select Trust bullish on consumption growth")
Godrej Properties' Q2 profit grows 21% on strong bookings, sales momentum
Godrej Properties' Q2 profit rose 21% YoY to Rs 405 crore, beating analyst estimates, driven by strong bookings and new launches despite a 32% revenue decline
 "Godrej Properties' Q2 profit grows 21% on strong bookings, sales momentum")
Blackstone-backed Horizon Industrial Parks names Urvish Rambhia as CEO
Horizon Industrial Parks has appointed Urvish Rambhia as CEO to lead its next growth phase with Blackstone, as India's logistics and warehousing sector continues its strong upcycle
 "Blackstone-backed Horizon Industrial Parks names Urvish Rambhia as CEO")
Zomato Hyperpure leases 5.5 lakh sq ft of warehousing space in Bhiwandi
Zomato Hyperpure has leased 5.5 lakh sq ft of warehousing space in Bhiwandi at Rs 1.7 crore a month, its third warehouse deal in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region in 2025
 "Zomato Hyperpure leases 5.5 lakh sq ft of warehousing space in Bhiwandi")
Brookfield Reit seals India's record office real estate deal for ₹13,125 cr
The transaction will expand Brookfield India REIT's operating area by 31 per cent and its GAV by 34 per cent
 "Brookfield Reit seals India's record office real estate deal for ₹13,125 cr")
Nexus Select Trust Q2FY26 NOI rises 14% as retail consumption surges
Nexus Select Trust posted 14% YoY growth in Q2FY26 net operating income to Rs 429 crore on the back of strong consumption and tenant sales across fashion, electronics, and jewellery
 "Nexus Select Trust Q2FY26 NOI rises 14% as retail consumption surges")
Adani Ports Q2 profit rises 27% to ₹3,109 crore on higher cargo volumes
Adani Ports & SEZ reported a 27% rise in Q2 profit on strong cargo handling, with revenue up 30% and marine and logistics operations contributing significantly to growth
 "Adani Ports Q2 profit rises 27% to ₹3,109 crore on higher cargo volumes")
Tax reversal, strong volumes power ACC's 460% profit jump in Q2FY26
ACC's second-quarter profit rose 460% year-on-year to Rs 1,119 crore on tax reversal gains and higher premium sales, as the cement major reported its best-ever Q2 revenue
 "Tax reversal, strong volumes power ACC's 460% profit jump in Q2FY26")
JNPA signs MoUs worth ₹2.2 trillion for port infra, Vadhvan port project
With five container terminals, JNPA is India's largest container port, having a capacity of over 10.1 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs). It handled a record 7.3 million TEUs in FY25
 "JNPA signs MoUs worth ₹2.2 trillion for port infra, Vadhvan port project")
L&T to work with Hitachi Energy on $33 bn North Sea power project
L&T to lead EPC and installation for six HVDC systems under TenneT's $33-billion offshore grid plan, marking a major step in its global clean-energy expansion
 "L&T to work with Hitachi Energy on $33 bn North Sea power project")
Lodha Developers Q2FY26 results: Profit surges 84% to ₹778.7 crore
Mumbai based realty major on track to deliver full year pre-sales guidance of Rs 21,000 crore
 "Lodha Developers Q2FY26 results: Profit surges 84% to ₹778.7 crore")
UAE's DP World to invest $5 bn in India's maritime infrastructure
DP World signs five MoUs at India Maritime Week to advance port capacity, green shipping, ship repair, and skill development under a $5-billion investment plan
 "UAE's DP World to invest $5 bn in India's maritime infrastructure")
L&T Q2 results: Net profit rises 15.6% to ₹3.9K cr, revenue up 10.4%
Firm received new orders worth ₹1.15 trillion in September quarter, up 44.64% Y-o-Y
 "L&T Q2 results: Net profit rises 15.6% to ₹3.9K cr, revenue up 10.4%")
L&T bags grid infrastructure orders of up to ₹5,000 crore in Saudi Arabia
As part of its National Renewable Energy Programme (NREP), Saudi Arabia is upgrading its electricity grid to support renewable energy projects
 "L&T bags grid infrastructure orders of up to ₹5,000 crore in Saudi Arabia")
Raymond Realty Q2 FY26 results: Profit jumps over 12x to ₹60.2 crore
Revenue grows over 200 per cent YoY; company eyes Rs 40,000 crore potential from current projects and new joint development agreements
Govt developing ports as hubs for green hydrogen export, says Sonowal
Minister Sarbananda Sonowal says ports will anchor India's green hydrogen drive as MoUs worth over Rs 87,000 crore boost maritime and port-led energy investments
 "Govt developing ports as hubs for green hydrogen export, says Sonowal")
Aditya Birla Real Estate posts ₹15.7 crore loss amid weak Q2 sales
Revenue from operations plunged 61% YoY in Q2 FY26, while bookings and collections also declined as the company reported its second straight quarterly loss
 "Aditya Birla Real Estate posts ₹15.7 crore loss amid weak Q2 sales")