Real Estate

Claim your family flat: New rules for heirs of deceased tenants in Maha

If a tenant has died, their family members (like children or a spouse) can now get the keys to the flat, but there are some rules. They have to prove they are the rightful heirs

Realtors seek stamp duty cuts, revised home loan limits in Budget

The year 2024 has seen a slowdown in real estate due to general and state elections, with housing sales in the top seven cities declining by 4 per cent

NCLAT gives go-ahead for Indiabulls Real Estate-Embassy Group merger

In a major relief to Indiabulls Real Estate (IBREL) and Embassy Group, the appellate tribunal NCLAT has sanctioned the scheme of amalgamation to merge both the real estate firms after setting aside the NCLT order stalling the process. "We set aside the impugned order of NCLT, Chandigarh and allow the prayer to sanction the scheme of amalgamation between the appellants (Indiabulls Real Estate, Embassy one & NAM Estates)," said a two-member NCLAT bench. The merger was on hold for the last 18 months, as the Chandigarh bench of the NCLT had withheld its permission in May 2023, despite all regulatory clearances from the CCI, bourses, RoC and approval from respective shareholders and creditors. The appellate tribunal said the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) should not have interfered in the valuation done by the experts using one of the standard prescribed valuation methods. "After going through the facts and circumstances and the relevant judicial precedences, we hold that NCLT, .

Realtors, investors puts $11.4 billion in Indian real estate in 2024: CBRE

Indian real estate attracted equity investments of USD 11.4 billion last year, up 54 per cent annually, mainly from developers and institutional investors, according to CBRE. The growth in equity investments was made in land acquisitions as well as developments across all asset classes of real estate, real estate consultant CBRE said in a report released on Friday. Domestic investments remained the primary driver, with around 70 per cent share in total equity investments in 2024 calendar year. Singapore, the US, and Canada cumulatively contributed more than 25 per cent of the total equity investments in Indian real estate in 2024. Developers led the way in capital inflows, capturing around 44 per cent of the total equity investments in 2024, followed by institutional players at 36 per cent, corporations at 11 per cent, REITs at 4 per cent, and other categories comprising around 5 per cent. Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO - India, South-East Asia, Middle East & Africa, CBRE, .

MahaRERA freezes accounts of 1950 stalled realty projects to protect buyers

This action follows the authority's issuance of show-cause notices to approximately 10,771 projects for failing to comply with mandatory disclosure requirements.

Godrej Properties acquires 24 acre land in Indore; eyes Rs 500 cr revenue

Real estate company Godrej Properties Ltd on Friday said it has acquired 24-acre land in Indore to develop residential plots and expects around Rs 500 crore revenue from this upcoming project. In a regulatory filing, Godrej Properties informed it has acquired about 24-acre of land in Indore. The company did not divulge the total cost of the land parcel. "The project will have an estimated revenue potential of around Rs 500 crore," Godrej Properties said The development on this land will primarily comprise premium plotted residential units and will offer an estimated saleable area of around 6.20 lakh square feet. After acquiring 46-acre in July 2024 on Indore-Ujjain Road, this will be the company's second acquisition in Indore. Gaurav Pandey, MD & CEO, Godrej Properties, said the company has expanded its presence in Indore with this land acquisition. "With residential plotted developments gaining momentum, the Indore bypass road presents a promising opportunity for us to expand.

Ashiana Housing sales bookings jump over 2.5 times to Rs 454 crore in Q3

Realty firm Ashiana Housing has reported over 2.5-fold jump in its sales bookings to Rs 454.31 crore in the quarter ended December on strong demand for its residential properties. The company's sales bookings stood at Rs 173.88 crore in the year-ago period. During April-December period of this fiscal, Ashiana Housing sales bookings increased to Rs 1,362.17 crore from Rs 935.68 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding year, according to the latest regulatory filing. During the third quarter of 2024-25 fiscal, Ashiana Housing sold 451 units as against 252 units booked in the year-ago period. Delhi-based Ashiana is one of the leading real estate developers in the country. The company is mainly into the housing segment and specialises in senior living homes. During the 2023-24 financial year, Ashiana Housing had sold properties worth Rs 1,798.22 crore. From the past 6-7 years, real estate developers having good track record of executing projects are gaining market share at

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Keystone Realtors sale bookings up 40% to Rs 863 crore in Q3 on high demand

Keystone Realtors Ltd on Thursday reported a 40 per cent growth in sale bookings to Rs 863 crore in the December quarter on robust housing demand. Keystone Realtors markets its properties under Rustomjee brand. In a regulatory filing, the company informed that its pre-sales or sale bookings stood at Rs 863 crore during the third quarter of this fiscal from Rs 616 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding year. During the April-December period of this fiscal, the pre-sales increased to Rs 2,174 crore against Rs 1,423 crore in the year-ago period. "In the third quarter of 2024-25, we saw impressive growth across key business indicators," Boman Irani, Chairman and Managing Director of Keystone Realtors, said. He said the company has almost achieved the pre-sales of 2023-24 in just 3 quarters of this fiscal, "putting us in a strong position to achieve the full year pre-sales guidance given by us". Irani expressed confidence that the company is well-positioned to not only sec

Poised to achieve portfolio of 700 hotels by 2030, double revenue: IHCL

Tata Group-backed Indian Hotels Company on Thursday said it is "well poised" to achieve the portfolio of 700 hotels by 2030 under its "Accelerate 2030" strategy. The country's largest hospitality firm currently has 360 hotels under its portfolio, including 237 operational and 123 hotels in the pipeline. "IHCL is well poised to achieve its goal of a 700 hotel portfolio under its strategy - Accelerate 2030," the company said. IHCL also said it executed "85 signings and 40 openings in 2024". Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President - Real Estate & Development, IHCL said, "In line with IHCL's strategy Accelerate 2030, the growth continues to be focused on capital light, accounting for 75 per cent of the year's signings." She added, "The iconic Taj brand remains at the forefront of this growth with 19 signings in 2024. This is reflective of the growing affluence and demand for luxury experiences with signings spanning metros, pilgrimage locations, leisure destinations, state capitals .

59 luxury homes over Rs 40 cr sold in 2024, 16 in Mumbai over Rs 100 crore

Mumbai dominated with 52 ultra-luxury residential deals in 2024, comprising an 88% share of total deals. Delhi-NCR recorded 3 deals for two ultra-luxury homes in Gurugram and one in Delhi.

Ajmera Realty & Infra sale bookings rise 7% to Rs 270 cr in Dec quarter

Ajmera Realty & Infra India Ltd on Thursday reported a 7 per cent growth in sale bookings to Rs 270 crore in the December quarter on better housing demand. Its sale bookings or pre-sales stood at Rs 253 crore in the year-ago period. During the April-Decrmber period of 2024-25 fiscal, the company's sale bookings were up 14 per cent to Rs 830 crore from Rs 730 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding year, according to a regulatory filing. Dhaval Ajmera, Director, Ajmera Realty & Infra India Ltd, said, the company delivered a steady performance in December quarter, with sales driven by recently launched portfolio and limited inventory availability across projects. "The launched portfolio velocity contributed over 40 per cent to our sales during the nine-month period, demonstrating our ability to align with market expectations," he said. Looking ahead, Dhaval Ajmera said the company is optimistic about launching new projects in the upcoming quarter. "The company is ...

Brigade Group's mixed-use project in Hyd targets Rs 3,300 cr in home sales

The project spans approximately 10 acres and is designed to be Hyderabad's most integrated lifestyle mixed-use development

hBits raises Rs 40 crore in Series A funding to finance growth plans

hBits, which facilitates fractional ownership of commercial real estate, has raised Rs 40 crore from investors to fund growth plan. In a statement on Wednesday, hBits said it has raised Rs 40 crore in its Series A funding round from Capricon Realty Private Ltd, an entity of Thackersey Group. The funds will be used to enhance hBits' AI-driven technology platform, expand its geographical presence, and bring curated, high-value investment opportunities to a wider audience, it added. The Thackersey Group, with a rich legacy of over 150 years, has been a significant contributor to Mumbai's business and cultural fabric, spanning industries like textiles and real estate. Raoul Thackersey of the Thackersey Group said, "We always believed in forward-thinking investments that shape industries and communities. The SM REIT framework has the potential to democratise access to Grade-A commercial real estate for investors across the country, he added. hBits platform enables individuals to own s

Realtor Casagrand Premier Builder gets Sebi nod for Rs 1,100 crore IPO

The IPO, with a face value of Rs 2 per equity share, comprises a fresh issue of up to Rs 1,000 crore and an offer for sale of up to Rs 100 crore by the promoters

Sobha's sale bookings fall 29% annually in Oct-Dec, rise 18% sequentially

Real estate developer Sobha Ltd's sale bookings fell 29 per cent to Rs 1,388.6 crore in the quarter ended December mainly due to lesser new supply and high base effect. Its sale bookings stood at Rs 1,951.6 crore in the year-ago period. Sale bookings or pre-sale, however, increased during October-December period from the previous quarter at Rs 1,178.5 crore, according to a regulatory filing. During April-December period of 2024-25 fiscal, the Sobha Ltd's sale bookings declined to Rs 4,440.8 crore from Rs 5,140.1 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding financial year. During the entire 2023-24 fiscal, the company had sold properties worth Rs 6,644.1 crore, largely residential units. "Q3-FY25, Sobha recorded sales value of Rs 13.88 billion (1,388 crore) supported by new sales area of 1.01 million (10 lakh) sq ft at an average price realisation of Rs 13,663 per sq ft. Sales value recorded growth of 17.8 per cent compared to the previous quarter." For the first 9 months i

Residential sales at 12-yr high, Rs 2-5 crore homes see 82% growth in 2024

Mumbai contributed 27% to overall residential sales volume, Bengaluru leads in residential price growth at 12% YoY

Office leasing in 2024 rises 20.8%, records 72 msf in transactions: Report

One-fourth of total transactions concentrated in Bengaluru

Signature Global records its highest 9-month pre-sales at Rs 8,670 crore

The company's pre-sales for Q3 FY25 stood at Rs 2,770 crore, up 120 per cent YoY

Signature Global sales bookings double to Rs 2,770 cr in Q3: Chairman

Realty firm Signature Global on Tuesday reported a more than two-fold jump in sales bookings to Rs 2,770 crore mainly on better demand for its housing projects in Gurugram. The company had sold properties worth Rs 1,260 crore in the year-ago period. Signature Global Chairman Pradeep Kumar Aggarwal attributed the growth in sales bookings to customers' trust in the company. "By aligning our strategy with market trends and focusing on delivering value through premium and mid-range housing, we have reached another important milestone," he said. The strong demand during the festive season underscores the appeal of its carefully designed projects. "Moving forward, we remain committed to refining our offerings to meet the evolving needs of homebuyers. With this momentum, Signature Global is well-positioned to seize new opportunities, reinforce its market presence, and continue creating lasting value for our stakeholders," Aggarwal said. Signature Global has so far delivered 120 lakh sq