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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

ASK Property, India Sotheby's launch Rs 1,000 cr fund for luxury housing

ASK Property Fund and India Sotheby's International Realty on Tuesday announced the launch of a Rs 1,000-crore equity fund for making investments in luxury residential projects. In a joint statement, ASK Property Fund and India Sotheby's International Realty said they have done a "strategic collaboration to launch India's first luxury real estate investment platform ASK Curated Luxury Assets Fund". ASK Property Fund is the real estate private equity arm of Blackstone-backed ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group. ASK Curated Luxury Assets Fund is registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India as a Category II Alternative Investment Fund under the SEBI (Alternative Investment Funds) Regulations, 2012 (AIF Regulations). The purpose of this fund is to invest in residential projects in India in the luxury segment, the statement said. The fund's objective is to generate superior risk-adjusted returns for investors by investing in high-end residential projects in top cities, .

Lodha achieves its highest quarterly pre-sales of Rs 4,510 crore in Q3

During the first nine months of FY25, the company's pre-sales stood at Rs 12,820 crore

Gaurs Group's pre sales up at Rs 4,800 cr in Apr-Dec 2024 on strong demand

Realty firm Gaurs Group has reported around 4-time jump in its sale bookings to Rs 4,786 crore during the April-December period of this fiscal on strong demand for its residential properties in Delhi-NCR. With strong performance in the first nine months of this fiscal, Gaurs Group now figures among the top real estate developers, including both listed and non-listed firms, in the country in terms of sale bookings. The robust performance is largely attributed to the successful launches of two luxury projects, including Gaur 'NYC Residences' located at Wave City, Delhi-Meerut Expressway, and Legacy by Gaurs in Greater Noida, the company said. Sarthak Gaur, Director of Gaurs Group, said, "The remarkable turnover of Rs 4,786 crore in the first three quarters of 2024-25 is a testament to the strength of our portfolio. Completely selling out 2 projects one after the other in a matter of 2-3 days is no mean achievement and we are very proud to be in that league." Manoj Gaur, Chairman and

Arkade Developers aims Rs 2,150 cr revenue from 3 new projects in Mumbai

Arkade Developers Ltd will redevelop three residential projects in Mumbai and expects to generate a revenue of Rs 2,150 crore. In a statement on Monday, Arkade Developers said it has added three redevelopment projects in key micro-markets within western suburbs of Mumbai. Collectively, Arkade will develop 20,232 square metres (about 5 acres) across these redevelopment projects located in Andheri East, Malad West and Borivali West. "The projected saleable carpet area is approx 5.85 lakh sq ft, generating a projected turnover of Rs 2,150 crore," said the company, which recently got listed on the stock exchanges. Arkade Developers Chairman and Managing Director said, "Redevelopment is a crucial part of the Mumbai real estate growth journey and the brand's forte in the ever-evolving Mumbai skyline". "We have a robust pipeline of over 8 upcoming projects across MMR. We expect to witness a further uptick in societies partnering with us, owing to our exemplary delivery track record," he

Institutional inflows into Indian realty highest in 5 years at $6.5 billion

Mumbai attracted majority of the inflows with 24% share in 2024

Macrotech Developers Q3 sales bookings up 32%, highest quarterly pre-sales

Realty firm Macrotech Developers Ltd on Monday reported a 32 per cent increase in its sales bookings to Rs 4,510 crore for the quarter ended December on account of better demand for its residential properties. Its sales bookings or pre-sales stood at Rs 3,410 crore in the year-ago period. Macrotech Developers, which sells properties under Lodha brand, is one of the leading real estate developers in the country. "We achieved our best ever quarter pre-sales of Rs 45.1 billion (Rs 4,510 crore), showing 32 per cent Y-o-Y (year-on-year) growth," Macrotech Developers said in a regulatory filing. During the first nine months of this fiscal year, the company has clocked a 25 per cent growth in its sales bookings to Rs 12,820 crore from Rs 10,300 crore in the corresponding period of 2023-24 financial year. Macrotech Developers registered a 20 per cent growth in its sale bookings (pre-sales) to a record Rs 14,520 crore during 2023-24 financial year as against Rs 12,060 crore in the previou

Anarock to double office leasing team amid rising demand for workspaces

Real estate consultant Anarock plans to double its office leasing team size to 100 professionals this year for catering to rising demand of premium workspaces from corporates. Mumbai-headquartered Anarock entered into office leasing segment in April 2024, expanding its business from housing brokerage, capital market transactions, and leasing of retail as well as industrial and warehousing spaces, among others. In an interview with PTI, Peush Jain, Managing Director, Commercial Leasing and Advisory at Anarock, said the office leasing team has grown to 50 professionals across India, blending seasoned industry experts with young, dynamic talent proficient in research, advisory, and transaction management. "In 2025, we aim to double our team size, emphasising quality over quantity. Hiring efforts will target high-demand markets like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai, focusing on strengthening transaction management, client advisory, and market research verticals to meet rising demand," .