17 Feb 2026

The National Real Estate Development Council (Naredco) has urged the government to promote affordable housing and incentivise rental accommodation to accelerate progress towards Housing for All and strengthen real estate growth. Addressing a real estate conference, Naredco President Parveen Jain called for further strengthening and uniform implementation of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA) across states. He also stressed easier access to finance for developers and homebuyers, along with single-window clearances and faster project approvals. Naredco Chairman Niranjan Hiranandani highlighted the declining share of affordable housing in overall sales and underscored the need for policy incentives, including tax rationalisation, to promote both affordable and rental housing segments.Read more

17 Feb 2026

Vijay Raja Group has secured INR 80 crore in institutional funding from Sundaram Finance to support ongoing residential projects and upcoming developments. The capital will be used to accelerate construction, strengthen the balance sheet, and ensure timely delivery across active sites. With a legacy of over 75 years and a large in-house execution team, the Group has delivered numerous residential projects across South India. The funding also supports a future pipeline of 600,000 square feet planned for launch in the first half of 2026.Read more

17 Feb 2026

China's new home prices continued to decline in the past month, reflecting persistent weakness in the property sector despite policy easing measures. Official data showed monthly prices fell 0.4 per cent, while annual declines deepened to 3.1 per cent, the sharpest in several months. Weak demand, high inventories in smaller cities, and ongoing funding stress for developers continue to weigh on the market. Although leverage caps have been removed and state firms are buying distressed projects, analysts see recovery as gradual and uneven.Read more

16 Feb 2026

American Homes 4 Rent has announced a 10% increase in its quarterly distribution, signalling confidence in its cash flow and operating performance. The decision comes amid steady rental demand and stable occupancy across its single-family rental portfolio. The company has benefited from disciplined cost control and a focus on portfolio quality in recent years. Despite challenges in the wider real estate market, rental housing fundamentals have remained supportive, allowing the REIT to enhance shareholder returns while maintaining a conservative payout strategy.Read more

16 Feb 2026

Signature Global plans to launch a branded luxury housing project in Gurugram with an estimated revenue potential of around INR 5,000 crore. The project will be developed on a 7-acre parcel within its 25-acre landholding on Southern Peripheral Road (SPR), offering about 20 lakh sq ft of saleable area. Chairman Pradeep Aggarwal said the company is in talks with hospitality chains for brand association and expects to launch the project in 5-6 months. He also expressed confidence of achieving the revised sales bookings target of INR 10,300 crore this fiscal. The remaining 18 acres will be developed into a large commercial project in partnership with RMZ Group, with an estimated investment of INR 7,500 crore.Read more

16 Feb 2026

Housing prices in Delhi-NCR rose 6 per cent in 2025, marking a sharp moderation after a 49 per cent surge in 2024, according to data from PropTiger, recently acquired by Aurum PropTech. Across the top eight cities, average housing price growth slowed to 6 per cent in 2025 compared with 17 per cent in 2024. Bengaluru recorded the highest annual rise at 13 per cent, while prices in Chennai remained flat. The report noted that resilient pricing and moderated sales volumes reflect a supply-calibrated market where developers maintained price discipline. Analysts attribute the slowdown to softer demand following steep price increases between 2022 and 2024, even as cities like Bengaluru and Ahmedabad continued to see healthy appreciation driven by end-user demand and economic activity.Read more

16 Feb 2026

Lodha Developers Ltd has acquired an 80 per cent stake in Pune-based Solidrise Realty Pvt Ltd for INR 294.07 crore as part of its ongoing expansion strategy. The acquisition, completed through a share purchase agreement, will make Solidrise Realty a subsidiary of Lodha Developers and strengthen the company's presence in the Pune housing market. The Mumbai-based real estate major has been actively expanding its land bank across key cities, recently acquiring five land parcels with an estimated sales value of nearly INR 34,000 crore. Lodha Developers reported a marginal rise in quarterly net profit to INR 956.9 crore in Q3 FY26, supported by higher total income, reflecting steady operational growth.Read more

16 Feb 2026

Mumbai-based developer Srishti Group has launched a limited-period Valentine's campaign titled Commitment Benefit, offering special incentives on select homes. The festive scheme applies to its projects Craft De Srishti and Srishti Oasis featuring 1, 2 and 3-bed sun-deck residences priced from INR 96 lakh onwards. Benefits include zero GST, no floor rise charges, spot discounts and a flexible payment plan. The developer said the initiative is positioned around the theme of forever homes, combining emotional appeal with financial advantages. The campaign comes amid rising joint home purchases among young couples and improving connectivity in Mumbai's eastern suburbs, supported by infrastructure upgrades such as the Goregaon-Mulund Link Road.Read more

16 Feb 2026

Emaar Properties reported a strong increase in full-year profit, with net profit attributable to shareholders rising to AED 17.60 billion from AED 13.51 billion a year earlier. Revenue grew to AED 49.56 billion, supported by steady demand across key developments. The company's revenue backlog increased by 39 percent to AED 155 billion by the end of December, offering clear earnings visibility. The board also recommended maintaining dividends at 100 percent of share capital for 2025, reflecting confidence in cash flows and business stability.Read more

16 Feb 2026

Bihar has requested the Centre to release a pending INR 3,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna Gramin (PMAY-G) to expedite rural housing construction. State Rural Development Minister Sharwan Kumar informed that while INR 91 crore was released recently, it was distributed without an operational Single Nodal Agency (SNA) account, delaying further disbursements. The state is establishing its SNA account to directly transfer funds through PFMS AwaasSoft. More than 12 lakh pucca houses have approval, but over 72,000 beneficiaries are still awaiting their first instalment.Read more

16 Feb 2026

Puravankara Ltd has obtained a registration certificate from the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority for its residential project, Purva Estrella, enabling it to officially launch and sell homes under RERA guidelines. The approval confirms that the project meets regulatory requirements related to approvals, disclosures, and fund management. MahaRERA registration is a key compliance step for real estate developers operating in Maharashtra. The development aligns with Puravankara's broader strategy of expanding its residential portfolio while adhering to stricter regulatory and transparency standards introduced under RERA.Read more

Noida News Desk

15 Feb 2026

Residents of a housing society in Noida have urged the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Jal Board) to take action against the developer of their project after the builder failed to clear a substantial unpaid water bill, leading to accumulated dues of around INR 1.36 crore. The society said the outstanding amount relates to supplies from April 2025 onwards and that they have been left to rely on water tankers while regular connections remain unresolved. The builder's management said it had paid approximately INR 28 lakh towards the bill and attributed delays to incomplete water connections, noting that contributions from residents were still pending for a third connection. The dispute highlights ongoing challenges in utility provisioning and project completion in group housing schemes in the region.Read more

15 Feb 2026

Exotica Housing has announced an investment of approximately INR 500 crore for the development of Exotica One32, a luxury IT and ITES project in Sector 132, Noida. Spread across five acres along the Noida Greater Noida Expressway, the project will comprise two 27-storey towers offering premium office spaces ranging from 1,000 sq ft to 3,000 sq ft, along with integrated retail and F&B spaces. Priced at INR 13,990 per sq ft, the development has secured all statutory approvals, including RERA registration (UPRERAPRJ731857), with Phase 1 possession expected in January 2030. Positioned as a next-generation sustainable business ecosystem, the IGBC Gold-certified project aims to cater to corporates, entrepreneurs and IT/ITES occupiers seeking modern, well-connected commercial infrastructure in Noida.Read more

15 Feb 2026

Suraksha Smart City, Vasai, is set to commence the phased delivery of 5,868 Economically Weaker Section (EWS) homes under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) during calendar year 2026. The handover, to be carried out building-wise across Phase 1, represents one of the largest integrated township deliveries in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Developed using advanced precast construction techniques and extensive mechanisation, the project has focused on speed of execution without compromising quality. Priced at INR 22.5 lakh for 1 BHK units, with a government subsidy of INR 2.5 lakh, the homes are aimed at first-time buyers. The development also underlines Vasai's growing role as an affordable residential hub within the Mumbai 4.0 growth framework.Read more

15 Feb 2026

Hero Realty, the real estate arm of Hero Enterprise, has entered into a strategic partnership with Panasonic Electric Works India to integrate advanced electrical infrastructure and smart living solutions at The Palatial, its flagship ultra-luxury residential project in Sector 104 along the Dwarka Expressway, Gurugram. The collaboration will see 150 select residences equipped with Panasonic's end-to-end power, electrical, and smart home solutions, positioning the project as a co-branded offering focused on long-term safety, reliability, and future readiness. The limited-edition homes, offered in 3.5 BHK and 4.5 BHK configurations, are priced from INR 5.25 crore onwards. The partnership reflects growing demand among premium homebuyers for wellness-led, technology-enabled living environments supported by robust core infrastructure rather than standalone smart features.Read more

Chennai News Desk

15 Feb 2026

The Madras High Court has refused to hear a batch of petitions opposing the proposed construction of a high-rise residential complex near the ecologically sensitive Pallikaranai marshland in Chennai, which includes a designated Ramsar site, judges said in court this week. Petitioners, including an advocate representing the AIADMK legal wing and the NGO Arappor Iyakkam, had sought to quash environmental and building plan approvals granted to the private developer and to restrain construction within a one-kilometre radius of the marshland, citing alleged violations of the Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules. However, a division bench led by the Chief Justice observed that matters concerning wetland protection were already before the Supreme Court and declined to conduct a parallel hearing, advising the petitioners to approach the apex court for relief. As a result, the interim stay on construction that had been in place was vacated.Read more