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Retail space leasing in malls, high street up 45% in Jul-Sep: Report

Leasing of retail spaces in shopping malls and prominent high streets rose 45 per cent in July-September across eight major cities on better demand for retailers and fresh supply, according to Cushman & Wakefield. Real estate consultant Cushman & Wakefield on Wednesday released the 'Retail Marketbeat Report, which showed that the gross leasing volume (GLV) increased to 2.41 million square feet across the top 8 cities during the July-September quarter against 1.66 million square feet in the year-ago period. "India's retail sector continues its growth trajectory, driven by evolving consumer preferences and growing demand for quality retail spaces," said Gautam Saraf, Executive Managing Director - Mumbai & New Business at Cushman & Wakefield. As per the data, leasing of retail spaces in Mumbai more than doubled to 0.59 million sq ft from 0.22 million sq ft . Pune too saw 85 per cent growth in leasing to 0.33 million sq ft from 0.18 million sq ft. In Delhi-NCR, leasing ..

Tata Housing sells flats worth over ₹1,000 cr in new project at Bengaluru

Realty firm Tata Housing on Wednesday said it has sold homes worth over Rs 1,000 crore in a new residential project in Bengaluru on strong demand. In a statement, the company said that Tata Housing Varnam Phase I, which is part of an over 135-acre integrated township 'Carnatica' in North Bengaluru, has crossed Rs 1,000 crore in sales since the launch that took place in August 2025. Since its launch, Varnam Phase I, spread over 20-acre, has recorded sales of 377 units out of 582 apartments and 48 townhouses and row houses. Sanjay Dutt, MD & CEO, Tata Realty and Infrastructure Ltd, said, Bengaluru's premium housing market is evolving, and our strategy is to anticipate that change: creating integrated townships that balance lifestyle, sustainability, and long-term value." Sarthak Seth, SVP & Chief Sales and Marketing Officer, Tata Realty & Infrastructure Ltd, said, "Our omni-channel approach helped us reach relevant audiences efficiently while ensuring a consistent brand ...

Retail leasing up 45% in Q3 2025 led by fashion, F&B and entertainment

India's retail real estate leasing rose 45% YoY to 2.41 msf in Q3 2025, driven by strong occupier demand from fashion, food and beverage, and entertainment categories

Anant Raj, Oberoi Realty: Why are real estate stocks falling today?

Real estate stocks fell up to 5% as investors booked profits. A dip in foreign capital inflows and global headwinds also weighed on sector sentiment

This realty stock rises 3%, outperforms peers post Q2 update; buy or hold?

In H1 FY26, Keystone Realtors' sales rose 61 per cent year-on-year to 1.13 million sqft from 0.70 million sqft in H1 FY25

Housing sales rise 1% in July-September across top 8 cities in India

India's eight major housing markets saw a nominal one per cent increase in sales during the July-September quarter, Knight Frank said on Tuesday, ruling out any signs of slowdown so far but contending that demand for residential properties might be reaching its peak. Real estate consultant Knight Frank India noted that the sales data for the current festive quarter would present a clear picture. Releasing its report on the Indian real estate market through a webinar, Knight Frank mentioned that housing sales across eight major cities rose 1 per cent annually to 87,603 units during the third quarter of the current 2025 calendar year, sustaining the momentum of high demand being seen post the COVID pandemic. Fall in mortgage rates, high economic growth and tax sops in the budget have helped in maintaining the sales momentum, the consultant said, adding that the impact of the increase in consumer confidence because of GST rates rationalisation from September 22 was yet to be seen in th

Auro Realty plans $225 mn India bond sale to fund hotel, asset acquisition

Auro Realty's bond issue is in advanced stages and could be completed as early as this month, while private credit funds are expected to be investors, the bankers added

India's office realty set for record year, housing banks on festive lift

Knight Frank report says office leasing may hit 85 msf in 2025, while housing depends on festive demand to regain momentum after a mild sales moderation

Capital inflows into Indian real estate fall 9% in Jan-Sep 2025: Colliers

Foreign inflows dropped sharply even as domestic institutions drove growth, keeping investment momentum in Indian real estate steady amid global headwinds

India's real estate turns premium: ₹1 Cr+ homes form 52% of Q3 home sales

Knight Frank reports premium housing up 15% YoY; sub-₹1 Cr sales fall to 48% amid shift to larger, high-end properties.

Institutional investments in real estate grow 11% in Jul-Sep: Colliers

Institutional investments in Indian real estate rose 11 per cent to USD 1.27 billion in July-September on better fund inflows into office assets, according to Colliers. Real estate consultant Colliers India data showed that the institutional investments in real estate increased to 1,269.5 million during July-September, up from USD 1,148.7 million in the year-ago period. "This reflects continued investor confidence in India's economic fundamentals and resilience of the real estate sector," Colliers India CEO Badal Yagnik said. Out of the nearly USD 1.27 billion inflow, the domestic investors pumped in USD 762.4 million (60 per cent share) while the foreign investors contributed USD 507.1 million. Interestingly, the investments from domestic sources rose 51 per cent annually in July-September, and inflows from foreign investors fell 21 per cent. "Domestic capital contributed 60 per cent of the quarterly inflows, with strong interest in office and residential segments. Notably, offic

Realty's next address: NCR's growth arteries pulse via SPR, Sohna

Part-I of this three-part series dives into Delhi-NCR's SPR, Sohna, Dwarka Expressway, and Jewar Airport leading the charge

Commercial real estate resilient in 2025 as housing sales slow down

Office and industrial leasing hit record highs in 9M 2025, led by GCCs and logistics demand, even as housing sales fall 20 per cent across top Indian cities

Festival frenzy: Housing market sees room for growth after 3-quarter lull

Developers roll out slew of freebies, incentives to potential buyers

Reits keep lights on for India's office leasing as market flickers

Targeted tenant take-up and portfolio moves spotlight spaces peers leave dark

Loan rates should mirror unfinished homes' higher risk, highlight gap

Requiring banks to hold more capital for under-construction loans and less after completion would make their higher risk evident through the resulting interest-rate differential

Retail REITs set to grow as institutional investors back new malls

Anarock says institutional investors now hold stakes in over 30% of malls, with upcoming Grade A launches and GST reforms driving new retail-focused REIT activity

Magicbricks to raise AI integration in products, eyes IPO in 2-3 years

Real estate platform Magicbricks, profitable for four years, plans an IPO in 2-3 years while expanding AI integration across products and growing home loans and interiors services

Eldeco Infrastructure files draft papers with Sebi for ₹1,000-cr IPO

Real estate developer Eldeco Infrastructure and Properties Ltd has filed preliminary papers with capital markets regulator Sebi to raise Rs 1,000 crore through an initial public offering (IPO). The issue comprises a mix of fresh issues of shares worth Rs 800 crore and an offer for sale up to Rs 200 crore by promoters, according to the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) dated September 30. The promoters, Pankaj Bajaj and Bandana Kohli, are offering equity shares aggregating up to Rs 102 crore and Rs 98 crore, respectively. The Haryana-based company may consider a pre-IPO placement for up to Rs 160 crore. If such placement is completed, the fresh issue size will be reduced. Proceeds from the fresh issue worth Rs 600 crore will be used for repayment or prepayment of certain outstanding borrowings availed by Eldeco Infracon Realtors Ltd, a subsidiary of the company. The remaining funds will be utilised for general corporate purposes. Eldeco is a real estate developer in north India w

Eldeco Infra files DRHP for ₹1,000-cr IPO; promoters to sell ₹200-cr stake

Eldeco Infrastructure IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to ₹800 crore and an OFS of equity shares aggregating up to ₹200 crore by promoter selling shareholders