Page 5 - Real Estate

Resilient housing demand keeps top realty developers on FY26 track: Nomura

Nomura highlights that developers are on track for a third consecutive quarter of steady sales momentum, driven largely by sustained interest in branded residential offerings.

Datanomics: House demolitions double in 7 years; rehab remains scarce

In 2023, Delhi accounted for the highest share of evictions at 53 per cent, followed by Gujarat at 30 per cent and Assam at 4 per cent

At 150k, Mumbai logs highest property registrations in 14 yrs in 2025

Registrations increased by 6 per cent Y-o-Y, while stamp duty revenue rose by 11 per cent Y-o-Y

Fewer flats sold? Home sales dip 5% in 2025, but transaction values up 11%

The mid-segment is poised to drive incremental demand in 2026.

Luxury automakers Mercedes-Benz, BMW eye Indian real estate sector

According to multiple sources close to the development, Mercedes-Benz is already in talks with multiple developers in Gurugram for a luxury branded residence project

MahaRERA recovers nearly ₹269 crore for homebuyers since 2017 inception

MahaRERA has recovered ₹268.87 crore as homebuyer compensation since May 2017, with Mumbai Suburban leading collections, while cases worth about ₹103 crore remain stalled at NCLT

Mid-segment set to anchor housing market in 2026 as premium cycle peaks

As premium and luxury housing shows signs of saturation, improving affordability and end-user demand are expected to push mid-segment homes to the forefront of residential growth in 2026

India's realty sector saw 11 capital market deals from April-December 2025

Housing affordability best in the past 30 years Pan-India

Strong demand, premium pricing brings non- NCR developers to Gurugram

Industry experts agree that Gurugram's position as the corporate and commercial hub of NCR is a key draw

Gaurs Group raises ₹440 crore via NCDs to fund realty, expansion plans

Delhi NCR-based Gaurs Group raised Rs 440 crore via NCDs subscribed by three mutual funds to fund land acquisition, project execution and refinancing, with debentures to list on NSE

Real estate development by Rajasthan govt to hurt Aravallis more: Congress

The Congress on Monday claimed that not just mining, but the real estate development that is being opened up by the double-engine government in Rajasthan will cause further havoc in an "already devastated" ecosystem of the Aravallis. Congress general secretary and former environment minister Jairam Ramesh said this is being done against the recommendations of the Forest Survey of India. "As the nation awaits the Supreme Court's latest directives on the Aravallis, here is more evidence of how the new definition of the Aravallis will cause further havoc in an already devastated ecosystem. "It is not just mining but real estate development that is being opened up by the double-engine sarkar in New Delhi-Jaipur against the recommendations of the Forest Survey of India," Ramesh said in a post on X. The Congress has been strongly opposed to the redefinition of the Aravallis and has raised concerns over it, claiming that this will lead to destroying the hills by opening them to mining, re

Housing sales in seven cities fall 14% in 2025 but value rises 6%: Report

Home sales volumes across the top seven cities fell to about 3.95 lakh units in 2025, but the value of homes sold rose to over ₹6 trillion as luxury share increased

Mirae Asset Sharekhan sees upside for Lodha on launches, Palava push

On the bourses, meanwhile, Lodha Developers share price was trading 0.09 per cent lower at ₹1,078.40 per share around 10:50 AM. By comparison, BSE Sensex was trading 0.21 per cent lower at 85,226.75.

Moderation at home, momentum at work: 2025 a mixed bag for realty sector

India's real estate market saw residential sales moderate in 2025, while commercial leasing and investments hit record highs, making it a year of contrast and consolidation

Brookfield to build 1.3 mn sq ft office tower for JP Morgan in Powai

Brookfield Properties will develop a 1.3 million sq ft Grade A office tower in Mumbai under a long-term built-to-suit agreement with JPMorganChase, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.

Sattva Group signals IPO readiness, to enter new domestic markets

The Group, which has a development portfolio of around 70-75 million square feet across completed, under-construction and planned projects, is stepping up activity beyond its core southern markets

Delhi HC closes Sunjay Kapur estate hearings, reserves order on plea

Justice Jyoti Singh noted that oral arguments had already concluded and that the remaining written submissions filed by the contesting sides had now been formally taken on record

Office leasing up 6% in 2025 across top 7 cities on better demand: Report

Office space leasing across India's top seven cities rose 6 per cent to 71.5 million square feet this year on better demand from domestic and foreign companies, according to Colliers. Real estate consultant Colliers India on Wednesday noted that the office demand is expected to remain robust next year, driven by growth in technology and BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) sectors. As per the data, the gross leasing of Grade A office spaces is estimated to have increased to 71.5 million square feet this year across seven major cities from 67.2 million square feet in the 2024 calendar year. The demand fell in Mumbai and Hyderabad, but increased in the other five cities -- Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, Kolkata and Delhi-NCR. Gross absorption does not include lease renewals, pre-commitments and deals where only a letter of Intent has been signed. "India's office market continues to scale up and set new highs every passing year," said Arpit Mehrotra, Managing Director, Office

Brookfield India Reit raises ₹2,000 crore via sustainability-linked bonds

The IFC-anchored five-year bond issue links financing to renewable energy and water stewardship targets, marking the largest sustainability-linked bond raised by a Reit in India

American banking giant JP Morgan to set up Asia's largest GCC in India

US banker's move puts the country on top of the global GCC map