07 Apr 2026

Shubhashish Homes, part of JK Jajoo Ventures, recorded strong growth in FY 25-26 with pre-sales reaching INR 423 crore, nearly double the INR 211 crore achieved in the previous year. The company has set a target of INR 850 crore for the next financial year, backed by expansion plans and a strong project pipeline. It also introduced a new brand identity, Sa & The House of Shubhashish With projects across multiple cities and a growing development pipeline, the company is aiming to strengthen its presence in both existing and new markets.Read more

07 Apr 2026

Bengaluru's planning authority has proposed increasing the permissible deviation in building plans from 5% to 15% to help property owners facing issues in obtaining occupancy certificates. The draft amendment aims to regularise minor construction deviations through payment of compounding fees while ensuring safety norms are maintained. The move is expected to benefit a large number of buildings currently considered non-compliant. Public feedback has been invited, with suggestions open until April 30, after which the revised rules are likely to be finalised and implemented.Read more

07 Apr 2026

Vietnam is considering a set of measures to stabilise its stock market after a sharp decline triggered by global geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict. Proposals include setting up a government-backed stabilisation fund, easing share buyback rules, tightening trading limits, and managing media messaging. Authorities have been directed to review these recommendations, which also aim to support the real estate sector and secure a potential market upgrade by FTSE Russell. The moves come as investor sentiment weakens and the benchmark index records one of the steepest falls in Asia.Read more

07 Apr 2026

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has stayed Haryana's stilt-plus-4 housing policy due to concerns over inadequate infrastructure in residential areas. The policy, aimed at increasing housing supply, allowed four floors above stilt parking. However, petitions highlighted narrow internal roads, congestion, and pressure on civic services. A court-appointed panel found that actual road widths in several areas were much lower than planned standards. The court has paused the policy until further review, indicating a closer examination of urban planning and implementation gaps.Read more

07 Apr 2026

PNB Housing Finance has reported an additional INR 933 crore in bad loans after a review by the National Housing Bank. The divergence relates to FY23 and is linked to loan restructuring that did not fully meet regulatory norms. This has increased gross NPAs to over INR 3,200 crore. The issue involves two project loans where interest rates were reduced. One loan has been repaid and the other remains standard. The company stated that the disclosure has no immediate financial impact.Read more

06 Apr 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government's Chief Minister Rural Housing Scheme has covered over 19,000 beneficiaries across the Gorakhpur division, with more than 17,000 families already shifting into completed pucca houses. Implemented to support households excluded from the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G), the scheme has seen an expenditure of around INR 219 crore so far. Beneficiaries receive financial assistance of INR 1.2 lakh for house construction, along with additional support for sanitation, electricity, and LPG connections. The programme prioritises vulnerable communities and disaster-affected families across four districts in the division. Parallel progress under PMAY-G has also contributed to large-scale rural housing delivery in the region.Read more

06 Apr 2026

The Lucknow Development Authority has started a city-wide door-to-door verification drive to update records of residential and commercial properties under its schemes. The initiative aims to fix outdated or missing documentation, reduce fraud and improve property record management. Survey teams will collect ownership details, ID proofs and contact information to align official data with actual occupancy. This move supports the digitisation of property records, making processes like ownership verification, transfers and grievance handling more efficient. The exercise also reflects a broader push to improve transparency, strengthen governance and minimise disputes in Lucknow's real estate market.Read more

06 Apr 2026

Prestige Estates Projects Ltd has launched a large-scale residential project, Prestige Golden Grove, in Tellapur, Hyderabad, with an estimated revenue potential exceeding INR 9,500 crore. Spread across 28.6 acres, the development will comprise 5,120 housing units with a total saleable area of 10.36 million sq ft. The project caters to mid- to upper-segment buyers, with ticket sizes ranging between INR 1 crore and INR 3 crore. The launch forms part of the company's ongoing expansion strategy in Hyderabad, a market it identifies as demonstrating sustained housing demand supported by infrastructure growth and economic activity.Read more

06 Apr 2026

The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA) has dismissed a complaint by Sunrays Heights Pvt Ltd against homebuyers over alleged payment defaults in its Gurugram project. The developer had sought recovery of dues with interest, but the authority ruled that such disputes must be handled as per builder-buyer agreements, not through regulatory intervention. HRERA clarified that payment-related issues are contractual matters and should be resolved through appropriate legal channels. The decision reinforces the role of agreements in real estate transactions and highlights that RERA's mandate is focused on regulation and compliance, not dispute recovery for developers.Read more

06 Apr 2026

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has rejected a plea by Raheja Developers to terminate insolvency proceedings for its Raheja Shilas project in Gurugram, stating that disputes with homebuyers remain unresolved. The tribunal held that withdrawal of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code can only be permitted after a complete settlement between parties. Over 40 homebuyers had initiated the insolvency proceedings, objecting to closure despite claims of possession being handed over. The tribunal has limited the CIRP to the specific project while allowing creditors related to other developments to pursue independent legal action.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

06 Apr 2026

Oberoi Realty has signed a development agreement to redevelop a 1,740 sq metre land parcel in Mumbai's Malabar Hill, one of the city's most premium residential areas. The project, to be executed with adjoining societies under a cluster redevelopment model, is expected to generate up to 51,000 sq ft of free-sale area. This comes soon after the company secured a larger redevelopment deal at Peddar Road. The move reflects its steady focus on South Mumbai, where limited land supply and strong demand continue to drive redevelopment activity.Read more

05 Apr 2026

Casagrand has commenced construction of its residential project Casagrand Mandarin in Miyapur, Hyderabad, introducing what it describes as the city's first UPARTMENT concept. The development spans 8 acres and will comprise 334 units of 3 and 4 BHK homes, designed with a focus on higher carpet efficiency and low-density planning. The project includes 5.7 acres of open space, a 41,000 sq ft clubhouse and multiple lifestyle amenities. Located in a key residential corridor with proximity to IT hubs and metro connectivity, the project is positioned to cater to evolving urban housing preferences centred on space, functionality and end-use demand in Hyderabad's western suburbs.Read more

05 Apr 2026

The Swarajya residential project in Dombivli, developed by Bhagwati Group and Haware Properties and marketed by The Guardians Real Estate Advisory, has recorded over 500 bookings and INR 171 crore in sales within four days of launch. The project received 1,053 expressions of interest in the four weeks prior, translating into 531 bookings from 1,233 walk-ins, reflecting a 47% conversion rate. Launched around Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, the project's positioning focused on cultural alignment with the local buyer base. It forms part of the My First Home initiative, which has previously delivered strong sales in Kalyan and Shil Phata. The response highlights sustained demand for affordable housing in emerging micro-markets within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.Read more

Indore News Desk

04 Apr 2026

Property rates in Indore have been revised under new collector guideline values for the financial year commencing recently, with increases implemented across 2,624 of the district's 4,590 surveyed locations. The revision translates to an average rise of around 26%, with significant adjustments in key urban and peri-urban corridors such as Vijay Nagar, Dewas Naka, and the Super Corridor. The updated rates are aimed at aligning government-notified values with prevailing market prices and supporting land acquisition in infrastructure-linked areas. Despite a rise in stamp duty revenue to approximately INR 2,716 crore in the previous financial year, property registrations declined marginally, indicating a divergence between value growth and transaction volumes.Read more

04 Apr 2026

India's luxury housing market is witnessing a structural shift as Tier 2 cities emerge as key demand centres, driven by locally generated wealth and end-user aspirations rather than metropolitan spillover. According to Anarock, premium and luxury homes now form a rising share of new launches across several non-metro markets, reflecting developer confidence in sustained demand. The trend is supported by enterprise-led growth, including expansion of family-run businesses, SME clusters and startup exits. Demand is largely end-user driven, with business families, next-generation buyers and returning NRIs investing in primary residences. The shift indicates a move away from investment-led buying in metros towards consumption-led, locally anchored housing demand in emerging urban centres.Read more