08 Sep 2025

Retail leasing across shopping malls and high streets in Delhi-NCR registered strong growth in the first half of this year, supported by higher demand and fresh supply. Data from CBRE indicated that leasing volumes rose significantly compared to the same period last year, led by fashion and apparel brands, followed by homeware and departmental stores. Industry stakeholders remarked that retail is evolving beyond transactional activity, becoming experience-driven, with developers highlighting the resilience of the sector and the rising demand for Grade A spaces across prime and emerging markets.Read more

07 Sep 2025

Saya Group has applied for the Occupancy Certificate for its flagship high-street retail development, Saya Piazza, situated at Jaypee Greens, Sector 131, along the Noida Expressway. Spread across approximately 2 lakh sq. ft., the project blends retail, dining, and leisure experiences. With marquee names such as Ministry of Beer and LOOKS Salon confirmed, the development is nearing completion and promises to offer high-value investment opportunities with limited units remaining.Read more

04 Sep 2025

IHCL has partnered with Omaxe Limited to develop a 158-key Gateway hotel in Dwarka, New Delhi, under a public-private partnership with the Delhi Development Authority. The hotel, expected to be completed by 2027, will include sporting facilities and a premium lifestyle experience. Its location near India's largest convention centre and the upcoming international cricket stadium is likely to drive strong demand. The project builds on IHCL's prior expansions in major cities and reflects its strategy to grow in high-potential urban areas. The partnership with Omaxe reinforces the hotel's expected international-standard offerings.Read more

03 Sep 2025

IHG Hotels & Resorts announced that it had entered into a management agreement with Hotel Chetan International to develop two new properties in Bengaluru's KIADB Aerospace Park. The hotels, comprising a Crowne Plaza and a Holiday Inn Express, will collectively add more than 420 keys to India's hospitality market when they open in the first quarter of 2028. The development underscores the group's focus on strengthening its presence in India, where it already operates 51 hotels and maintains a substantial pipeline of new projects.Read more

02 Sep 2025

Tathastu Realty announced plans to invest INR 200 crore in developing a six-acre high-street commercial project named 'Swarnim' in Rewari, Haryana. The development will feature 1,200 retail shops. Expected sales realisation is around INR 400 crore. The project will be fully funded through internal accruals and customer advances, with possession targeted for 2029.Read more

02 Sep 2025

Star Localmart, the retail arm of Sanjay Ghodawat Group, has acquired Bengaluru-based DusMinute, a gated community retail chain, for an undisclosed amount. The deal adds 40 outlets to its network, boosting its footprint to 170 stores, making it the largest regional retail player in Karnataka. The company, already eyeing revenue of INR 5,000 crore in the next five years, has plans to scale up to 3,000 stores by 2030 across multiple states.Read more

30 Aug 2025

Nexus Seawoods Mall in Navi Mumbai is preparing to host Onam Opulence in collaboration with Seawoods Malayali Samajam this coming weekend. The event will feature a nine-metre floral Pookalam crafted from nearly 250 kg of flowers, alongside an array of Kerala's cultural performances including Thiruvathirakali, Mohiniyattam, Kathakali, Poothappattu and Chenda Melam. Mythological characters will join the festivities through a traditional procession, culminating in a grand fusion finale that celebrates Kerala's heritage.Read more

29 Aug 2025

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) announced the signing of a 125-key greenfield Ginger hotel in Satara, Maharashtra, earlier this week. The company highlighted Satara's growing prominence as a hub for education, healthcare, and business, which has driven consistent demand for hospitality services. With this signing, IHCL has further strengthened its Ginger brand and will now have 43 hotels in Maharashtra, of which 16 are still under development.Read more

27 Aug 2025

ITC Hotels announced the signing of definitive agreements with Silvercastle Holidays and Resorts for the launch of its boutique brand, Storii by ITC Hotels, in Wayanad. The upcoming 62-room property, named Storii by ITC Hotels Wayanad Silverwoods, will be situated alongside the Banasura Sagar Dam. The agreement strengthens ITC Hotels' presence in Kerala and expands the reach of its boutique offering, marking Storii's debut in the state.Read more

27 Aug 2025

PVR INOX, India's largest cinema exhibition company, has signed a 15-year lease for a 10-screen megaplex at the new Sky City Mall in Borivali, Mumbai. The company will pay a monthly rent of INR 91.42 lakh or a 20% share of its revenue, whichever is higher, and has paid a security deposit of INR 10.97 crore. The megaplex, which is part of a larger mixed-use development by Oberoi Realty, aims to reinforce Mumbai's position as a cornerstone market for the company and create a "lifestyle-centric experience" for modern audiences.Read more