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24 Mar 2026
A set of residential developments in East Bengaluru—Ramky Fortuna in Whitefield, 2G Tula in Hoodi, and Sowparnika Whispering Petals in Hoskote—illustrate varying approaches to housing demand in the region. These projects cater to different buyer segments, offering a mix of ready-to-move-in and under-construction options with pricing ranging from around INR 40 lakh to over INR 1.8 crore. While Ramky Fortuna focuses on township-style living and scale, 2G Tula emphasises low-density community design and premium configurations, and Sowparnika Whispering Petals targets affordability with flexible payment structures. The developments reflect broader trends in East Bengaluru, where infrastructure growth, proximity to IT corridors, and evolving buyer preferences continue to shape residential demand and project positioning.Read more
24 Mar 2026
The Karnataka government is exploring a strategic collaboration with Japan to implement advanced smart city solutions in Bengaluru, focusing on urban infrastructure, sustainability, and technology integration. The initiative, facilitated through Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), aims to address key urban challenges including mobility, wastewater management, energy efficiency, and disaster resilience. The Greater Bengaluru Authority is expected to act as the nodal agency for execution. The proposed framework will allow Japanese companies to partner with cities to design and deploy solutions backed by institutional support. The move aligns with Karnataka's broader push to develop future-ready, citizen-centric urban ecosystems while leveraging global expertise to improve service delivery and infrastructure efficiency.Read more
19 Mar 2026
Godrej Properties Ltd has expanded its footprint in Bengaluru by acquiring a 20-acre land parcel in the eastern part of the city for a premium residential development. The project is expected to generate an estimated revenue of around INR 1,350 crore. While the company has not disclosed the land acquisition cost, the move aligns with its ongoing strategy to strengthen presence in key urban markets. Bengaluru continues to remain a priority market due to steady housing demand, especially in emerging corridors of East Bengaluru with strong infrastructure and IT-driven growth.Read more
18 Mar 2026
WeWork India Management Ltd has taken a step to expand its presence in Bengaluru by entering into a new lease agreement for additional workspace capacity. The company plans to add around 2,327 desks under this development, with an estimated investment of about INR 320 million. This move reflects steady demand for flexible office spaces in key commercial markets, especially in Bengaluru, which remains one of India's largest office hubs. The expansion also aligns with the company's ongoing strategy to strengthen its footprint in high-demand micro-markets.Read more
18 Mar 2026
The Enforcement Directorate has filed a prosecution complaint in a Transferable Development Rights (TDR) fraud case in Bengaluru, naming a director of Valmark Realty Holdings Pvt Ltd and 19 others, including former Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) officials and brokers. The case originates from a 2019 Anti-Corruption Bureau FIR and involves the alleged fraudulent procurement and sale of Development Rights Certificates. Investigators stated that land records were manipulated and land already sold to third parties was falsely shown as eligible for TDR benefits. The alleged scheme generated illegal proceeds of about INR 27.68 crore.Read more
17 Mar 2026
Bengaluru-based real estate developer Brigade Enterprises Ltd has announced its entry into the industrial real estate segment with the launch of a 25-acre industrial park in Devanahalli, North Bengaluru. The proposed development, titled Brigade Industrial Park, will offer around 2 million square feet of leasable space aimed at high-growth sectors such as aerospace and defence, IT and IT-enabled services, and data centres. The company did not disclose the investment required for the project. In a separate development, the company's managed workspace subsidiary BuzzWorks has leased 550 office seats to Dublin-based regulatory technology firm MyComplianceOffice in Hyderabad, taking BuzzWorks total leased office footprint in the city to approximately 1.1 lakh square feet. Brigade Enterprises continues to expand its presence across multiple real estate segments including residential, commercial and hospitality projects.Read more
16 Mar 2026
Puravankara Limited's associate, KVN Property Holdings LLP, has obtained registration from the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (KRERA) for the new residential project Northern Lights by Puravankara KVN in the Hitech, Defence and Aerospace Park area of North Bengaluru. The approval covers all three phases of the development and clears an important regulatory step required to start marketing and sales. The project is expected to be officially launched soon, adding to the company's expanding housing portfolio in Bengaluru, a city that continues to see strong demand for residential space.Read more
14 Mar 2026
A shortage of commercial LPG cylinders in Bengaluru has started affecting paying guest (PG) accommodations that provide meals to thousands of residents across the city. Many PG operators are facing irregular gas deliveries, forcing them to simplify menus, limit cooking and suspend certain kitchen services. Some facilities have also informed tenants that lunch services may be temporarily halted from March 13 until supplies improve. The disruption has raised concerns among professionals and students who rely on PG meals, prompting some to suggest that companies temporarily allow employees to work from home until normal gas supply resumes.Read more
14 Mar 2026
Arvind SmartSpaces Limited has acquired a new residential high-rise development project in Whitefield, Bengaluru, with an estimated saleable area of about 2.5 lakh sq ft and a projected revenue potential of around INR 330 crore. The project, located in the Nagondanahalli area, spans 2.08 acres and has been acquired on an outright basis. The acquisition follows the company's earlier high-rise project addition on Sarjapur Road earlier this year, reinforcing its expansion in Bengaluru's residential market. This will be Arvind SmartSpaces 11th high-rise development in the city. The company entered the Bengaluru market in 2013 and has since added 15 projects across the region, with six developments delivered and nine currently under development. The project addition contributes to the developer's expanding vertical development portfolio during the current financial year.Read more
13 Mar 2026
The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has issued a final warning to 1,010 property owners who have not paid property tax, with total pending dues estimated at about INR 33.9 crore across five city corporations. The unpaid amount includes around INR 14.3 crore from 510 major defaulters and INR 19.6 crore linked to about 500 reassessment cases. Civic officials have asked zonal authorities to speed up recovery and have published lists of major defaulters online. The authority has also begun auctioning properties to recover dues, with two properties already auctioned in the KR Pura zone.Read more
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12 Mar 2026
India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) have evolved from cost-saving extensions of global operations into strategic engines shaping enterprise decisions, AI deployment, and innovation. Bengaluru, hosting over 875 GCCs and nearly 40% of India's GCC workforce, is now at the forefront of this transformation. The ET Edge GCC Summit 2026 in Bengaluru will explore how these centres are becoming AI-native, talent-driven hubs of enterprise value. Key discussions will cover strategic decision-making, responsible AI, cyber readiness, talent shifts, ESG integration, digital finance, and the changing workplace, highlighting India's leadership in the global GCC ecosystem.Read more
10 Mar 2026
Puravankara Group has entered a joint development on a 4-acre Hennur Road parcel in Bengaluru, with an estimated GDV of over INR 1,300 crore and a saleable area of 0.84 million sq. ft. The project aligns with the company's strategy of asset-light expansion in high-demand micro-markets, particularly North Bengaluru, which benefits from proximity to the airport, tech parks, and well-developed infrastructure. The project is expected to launch within 6-12 months. Earlier strategic acquisitions in Anekal, KIADB Hardware Park, and Balagere have strengthened Puravankara's Bengaluru growth pipeline.Read more
09 Mar 2026
Authorities in Bengaluru have announced a new traffic management plan aimed at improving pedestrian safety and reducing congestion. The proposal includes building 101 skywalks at major junctions to allow pedestrians to cross busy roads safely and avoid conflicts with vehicles. Officials have also relocated 103 poorly positioned bus stops to streamline public transport movement and reduce bottlenecks on key roads. In addition, 137 waterlogging-prone locations across the city have been identified for urgent drainage repairs ahead of the monsoon season. The initiatives will be incorporated into the upcoming budget of the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA). Officials said these measures form part of a broader effort to improve traffic flow, urban mobility and civic infrastructure in the rapidly growing city.Read more
09 Mar 2026
IBM has launched its first Infrastructure Innovation Centre in Bengaluru, strengthening India's role in developing enterprise-grade artificial intelligence (AI) and infrastructure technologies. The facility, located at the India Systems Development Lab (ISDL) campus, is designed as a collaborative engineering hub where IBM teams will work with clients, software vendors, and system integrators to build secure and scalable AI solutions. By bringing together experts across processors, operating systems, firmware, and virtualization, the centre aims to accelerate the development of hybrid-cloud and AI infrastructure systems. The launch highlights IBM's increasing reliance on India for advanced engineering and product ownership in areas such as mainframes, servers, storage, and cloud technologies, while reinforcing Bengaluru's position as a global technology innovation hub.Read more
09 Mar 2026
Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru has been recognised as the world's best airport for arrivals for the fourth consecutive year at the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards by Airports Council International. The recognition is based on passenger feedback collected through global surveys that assess the overall arrival experience, including immigration, baggage delivery, cleanliness, and ease of navigation. The airport, operated by Bangalore International Airport Limited, has maintained consistent service standards over the past few years through infrastructure upgrades and operational improvements aimed at providing faster and more convenient arrivals for travellers.Read more
08 Mar 2026
A scientific study by the Indian Institute of Science has raised concerns about a possible groundwater shortage in several parts of Bengaluru, identifying around 65 wards that could face supply stress during the coming summer months. The findings show a steady fall in groundwater levels due to heavy dependence on borewells and rising urban demand. In response, the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board has prepared an emergency plan worth about INR 10 crore. The plan includes tanker deployment, stricter monitoring of borewells, faster water connections, and conservation measures to manage potential shortages.Read more
08 Mar 2026
Embassy Office Parks REIT has expanded its commercial portfolio by acquiring the Pinehurst office building in Bengaluru's Embassy GolfLinks Business Park for INR 852 crore. The acquisition was completed through the purchase of Eleanor Realty Holdings India, which owns the asset. The Grade-A property spans about 0.3 million sq ft and is fully leased to a global investment firm. The transaction was executed at a price below the average of two independent valuations. The deal also marks a notable third-party acquisition in India's REIT market and strengthens Embassy REIT's presence in a key office micro-market.Read more
04 Mar 2026
The Greater Bengaluru Authority identified around 50 properties in Bommanahalli with unpaid property taxes totaling nearly INR 1.1 crore. Ahead of a scheduled auction to recover dues, 14 defaulters paid over INR 27 lakh through challan and online methods, preventing their properties from being auctioned. Despite this, no bids were received for the remaining 36 properties during the auction. Civic authorities now plan a re-auction to recover the pending dues. The move is part of the city's broader efforts to enforce tax compliance and strengthen municipal revenue collection.Read more
03 Mar 2026
Sattva Group has announced the pre-launch of Sattva Vasanta Cove, a one-acre residential development within its Sattva Urbana township in North Bengaluru, targeting young professionals and first-time homebuyers. The project comprises a single triangular tower with 200 studio and one-bedroom apartments spread across 12 floors, with prices starting from INR 54 lakh. Located around five minutes from Kempegowda International Airport, the development is positioned amid expanding employment clusters and ongoing infrastructure upgrades in North Bengaluru. The launch coincides with sustained growth in the micro market, supported by airport-led economic activity, metro expansion, road upgrades and increasing office absorption. Industry estimates indicate residential price appreciation of 15-25 per cent in the region over the past three to four years, underlining rising end-user and investor interest.Read more
01 Mar 2026
Domicil, part of the HTL Group, has expanded its India presence with the launch of Domicil Sleep, a new vertical focused on premium mattresses and sleep accessories. The brand has simultaneously opened two Domicil Sleep experience stores in Bengaluru, located at LVS Mall on Airport Road and BTM Layout 2nd Stage. The move marks Domicil's entry into India's organised premium sleep and wellness segment, with an emphasis on ergonomics, material quality and in-store experiential retail. The mattress range comprises 12 variants across five sizes, supported by complementary pillows, and is positioned as part of a broader lifestyle offering rather than a standalone product category. The Bengaluru launches form the starting point of the brand's India expansion strategy in the sleep segment.Read more
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