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Mumbai real estate: Top ten builders, projects and transactions in Q4

The festive quarter saw Lodha Group (Macrotech Developers) maintain its prominent position as the top performer in terms of volume and units sold.

DLF's consolidated net profit rises 27% to Rs 656 cr in December quarter

Realty major DLF Ltd on Wednesday reported a 57 per cent increase in its consolidated net profit to Rs 463.66 crore in the third quarter of this fiscal year on the back of higher total income. Its net profit stood at Rs 294.86 crore in the year-ago period. Total income rose to Rs 1,117.40 crore in the latest December quarter from Rs 973.89 crore in the year-ago period, according to a regulatory filing. DLF is India's largest real estate in terms of market capitalisation.

Weaker than expected bookings in Q3, valuations to weigh on Oberoi Realty

While this was up 25 per cent as compared to the year-ago quarter, it was down 18 per cent on a sequential basis despite a new launch

Forbes Global enters India realty; will build projects, offer consultancy

Formed in December 2020, Forbes Global Properties entered India through membership network model. It already has a presence in 26 countries where 17,000 agents are providing real estate services

Demand for spaces in malls pushed retail leasing to all-time high in 2023

Among the sectors, retail leasing was led by fashion and apparel which accounted for around 32 per cent of the total

Jamshyd Godrej resigns as non-executive director of Godrej Properties

Realty firm Godrej Properties on Tuesday said that Jamshyd Godrej has resigned as the non-executive director with effect from January 24, having attained the age of 75 years. The effective date of resignation is January 24. In a regulatory filing, Godrej Properties informed that "Jamshyd Godrej, Non- Executive Non-Independent Director of the company has tendered his resignation from directorship of the company, having attained the age of 75 years, with effect from January 24, 2024". The Board of Directors of the company have taken note of resignation of directorship of Jamshyd Godrej, who is member of the Godrej family. "The Board of Directors places on record its appreciation for the valuable contribution, guidance and support provided by him during his association of over 33 years as the 'Director' of the company," the filing said. He has been serving as the director of the company since April 25, 1990. Mumbai-based Godrej Properties is one of the leading real estate developers

Puravankara net profit rises 266% to Rs 78 crore in third quarter

Puravankara declared its earnings after market hours on Tuesday. Ahead of the earnings, its shares were down 6 per cent to close at Rs 220.90 on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)

Airbnb donates $10 mn to 120 non-profits on 6 continents via community fund

Airbnb on Tuesday donated a total of USD 10 million to more than 120 non-profits in 44 countries on six continents, the short-term rental giant's latest outlays in its unusual distribution of USD 100 million through its Airbnb Community Fund. The grantees include Digify Africa, which helps young people join Africa's digital economy, the Japanese Service Dog Resource Centre, and the Atlanta Habitat for Humanity. All the groups receiving funds were selected, not by Airbnb or its employees, but by the hosts who rent out their properties on the platform. While many corporations are shifting more of their philanthropy decisions from corporate suite executives to employees by matching their donations, few have gone as far as Airbnb which has, at times, faced criticism for its effect on housing markets and tourist destinations in turning over control of funds to outside groups. Airbnb has a 21st century company view, said Janaye Ingram, Airbnb's director of community partner programs and

Home truths: Luxury real estate looks set to retain its sheen this year

Stamp duty cuts, reduced circle rates, changing demographics propel high-end homes to new heights

Affordable housing co SMFG Grihashakti secures Rs 300 crore from NHB

Affordable housing finance company SMFG Grihashakti on Tuesday said it has secured Rs 300 crore funding from the National Housing Bank (NHB). This is the company's maiden long-term loan from the NHB and it opens up an additional avenue for long-term, low-cost funding, it said, adding that the money will help it expand its financing solutions to the underserved population, SMFG Grihashakti Chief Executive Deepak Patkar said. As of December 2023, it had Assets Under Management (AUM) of Rs 8,028 crore, which grew 37 per cent year-on-year. SMFG Grihashakti provides home loans, loan for home improvements, home construction and extension, loan against properties, and for purchasing of commercial properties, apart from project construction financing.

Realty reality: Will luxury housing in India lose its sheen in 2024?

Luxury housing in India witnessed a record-breaking year in 2023 as the sales of such homes touched an all-time high. Now, is the demand for these costlier homes likely to continue in 2024 as well?

Oberoi Realty reported 49% decline in Q3 net profit at Rs 360.15 cr

Oberoi Realty Ltd on Monday reported a 49 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 360.15 crore for the December quarter. Its net profit stood at Rs 702.57 crore in the year-ago period. The company's total income also fell to Rs 1,082.85 crore in the third quarter of the current fiscal from Rs 1,651.50 crore a year ago, according to a regulatory filing. Mumbai-based Oberoi Realty is one of the leading real estate firms in the country. In a separate filing, Oberoi Realty said it has achieved "gross bookings of Rs 882 crore during the launch of its new tower in Elysian at Oberoi Garden City, Goregaon, Mumbai".

Industrial and logistics space demand hit record in 2023: CBRE report

The consultant noted that diverse industries, including e-commerce, retail, and manufacturing, chose to outsource their supply chain operations to 3PL firms

Anarock revenue may rise 30% to Rs 575 cr in FY24 on strong housing demand

Property consultant Anarock is expecting a 30 per cent growth in its revenue this fiscal year to around Rs 575 crore mainly driven by strong housing sales, its Chairman Anuj Puri said. Anarock, one of the leading real estate consultancy firms in India, was established by Puri in April 2017. "Our revenue will easily cross Rs 550 crore this financial year and may touch Rs 575 crore," Puri told PTI. Out of the total estimated revenue in 2023-24 fiscal, he said around Rs 400 crore will come from sales of residential properties on behalf of builders. Puri said residential sales in primary market (first sale) touched an all-time high in 2023 calendar year. The demand remains strong across all price points. "We expect demand to sustain in 2024 and beyond," he said, but cautioned that sales would be hit in case of abnormal price rise. Puri said the company also expects significant revenue from consultancy services in non-residential segments like leasing of retail and warehousing spaces

Anant Raj raises Rs 500 cr via issue of shares to institutional investors

Realty firm Anant Raj Ltd has raised Rs 500 crore through issuance of shares to institutional investors on a private placement basis to reduce debt and meet working capital requirements. In a regulatory filing on late Thursday, the company informed that it had launched Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) on January 12 and closed on January 18. The Finance and Investment Committee approved the allotment of 1,68,91,891 equity shares to eligible qualified institutional buyers at the issue price of Rs 296 per equity share, aggregating to about Rs 500 crore. The shares have been issued to Tata Indian Opportunities Fund, Tata Mutual Fund-Tata ELSS Tax Saver Fund, Bofa Securities Europe, Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance Company, Discovery Global Opportunity (Mauritius), Aditya Birla Sun Life Trustee, Mahindra Manulife Small Cap Fund, and Mahindra Manulife Business Cycle Fund. In November last year, Anant Raj Ltd planned to raise up to Rs 500 crore through issuance of securities to ...

Real estate firm Puravankara says plans expansion in West, South India

Company working on wellness-themed project in Chennai, its largest in the city

Steiner AG sells its construction arm to Demathieu Bard for Rs 928 cr

Steiner AG, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Hindustan Construction Company (HCC), on Friday said it has concluded the sale of its construction business subsidiary, Steiner Construction SA, to Demathieu Bard for approximately CHF 98 million (Rs 928 crore). Demathieu Bard is an international construction group headquartered in France. HCC in a statement said for 2022-23, Steiner Construction posted a turnover of CHF 347 million (Rs 3,076 crore) and was operating 30 projects. Demathieu Bard Group Managing Director Stphane Monceaux said the acquisition of Steiner Construction SA is a major milestone for the Demathieu Bard Group. "We are strengthening our international presence and consolidating our position as a benchmark company in the construction sector. Demathieu Bard makes its biggest acquisition ever with the integration of Steiner Construction SA," he said. Zurich-headquartered Steiner AG, which was founded in 1915, is a real estate service provider with a focus on project ...

Goa top hot spot for vacation homes, 71% HNIs want to buy property this yr

Capital appreciation has overtaken lifestyle upgrades, as the primary motivation for real estate investment (44%), signalling a return of investors to the market

Capital appreciation key to buy luxury realty for 44% of rich people: ISIR

Capital appreciation will be the key motivation for 44 per cent of wealthy people to buy luxury properties over the next 24 months, according to India Sotheby's International Realty (ISIR) survey released on Thursday. Real estate consultant ISIR released its annual 'Luxury Outlook Survey 2024' with a sample size of over 500 High Net Worth Individuals (HNIs) and Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNIs). "Despite an almost 40 per cent rise in property prices over the last 24 months and increase in mortgage rates, 71 per cent of respondents expressed an intent to buy real estate in the next 12-24 months, showcasing significant confidence in the market," ISIR said. Capital appreciation has overtaken lifestyle upgrades, as the primary motivation for real estate investment (44 per cent), the consultant said, adding that this signals a return of investors to the market. "Our survey findings indicate a renewed and heightened interest among investors who now view real estate as a compelling

Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate expects Rs 600 cr from 276 luxury homes

Realty firm Shapoorji Pallonji Real Estate (SPRE) on Thursday launched 276 luxury homes in Pune with an estimated sales value of around Rs 600 crore. In a statement, the company said it has launched the second phase of its project 'Golfland' which is part of a large township 'VANAHA' near Bavdhan, West Pune. "With an estimated revenue potential of Rs 600 crore, the second phase of Golfland responds to the growing demand for upscale residences in Pune," SPRE said. The project will have 276 homes, available to buyers at prices starting at Rs 1.48 crore. In the first phase, the company had launched 276 homes. The township 'VANAHA', spread over 1,000 acres, is a mixed-use development comprising residential, commercial, and retail spaces. To date, the company has sold over 1,800 apartments in this township worth Rs 1,500 crores across mid-segment (Yahavi and Springs) and premium developments (Golfland phase 1). Nirav Dalal, Business Head and Chief Investment Officer, SPRE, said,"The