13 Apr 2026

Private equity investments in India's real estate sector have strengthened in FY26, reaching USD 4.3 billion, reflecting improved investor sentiment after a comparatively slow phase in earlier years. According to a recent industry report, the growth has been driven by higher deal activity, steady participation from both domestic and foreign institutional investors, and a continued preference for equity-led funding. Around 60 deals were recorded during the period, with investments spread across office, retail, hospitality, mixed-use developments, and emerging asset classes such as data centres.Read more

Noida News Desk

13 Apr 2026

New Noida has aligned its land pricing with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), fixing the rate at INR 4,300 per square metre. The move is linked to ongoing infrastructure expansion, planned industrial growth, and development activity around the Noida International Airport corridor. This alignment is expected to create uniform land valuation across adjoining development zones and streamline acquisition processes. It is also aimed at reducing pricing differences between overlapping authority areas and supporting faster execution of upcoming residential, industrial, and connectivity projects in the region.Read more

12 Apr 2026

NAREDCO Maharashtra's leadership transition marked a renewed focus on rental housing reforms, digital adoption and policy-driven growth for the real estate sector. Speaking at the Change of Guard ceremony held in Mumbai this week, Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani highlighted the need for tax incentives and regulatory support to strengthen rental housing as a key pillar of affordable urban living. Kamlesh Thakur, who assumed charge as the new President, outlined priorities including ease of doing business, digitisation of approvals and stronger government collaboration. The event also saw the launch of the NAREDCO ONE digital platform.Read more

12 Apr 2026

Dilip Buildcon Limited, through its joint venture with Ranjit Buildcon, has secured the lowest bidder position for an INR 268 crore water infrastructure project in Gujarat. The contract involves the construction of the Ged barrage across the Sabarmati river along with protection works and allied activities. Executed under the EPC model, the project also includes a 10-year operation and maintenance period. With a construction timeline of 24 months, the order strengthens the company's water infrastructure portfolio and adds stability to its existing order book.Read more

12 Apr 2026

Thomas Cook (India) Limited has expanded its foreign exchange footprint in Assam with the launch of a new franchise outlet in Guwahati, taking its presence in the state to three locations. The move aligns with rising demand for forex services driven by outbound travel, student mobility and business activity in the Northeast. The company cited Guwahati's growing role as a regional gateway, supported by increasing passport holders and improved connectivity through Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. The outlet offers services including prepaid travel cards, remittances and multi-currency exchange. The expansion forms part of the company's omnichannel strategy, integrating physical retail with digital platforms to enhance customer access and service delivery across emerging regional markets.Read more

12 Apr 2026

The Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Inductus Group to promote the state as a destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs). The agreement, formalised in the past week, aims to strengthen Gujarat's positioning in the global technology and innovation ecosystem by leveraging its infrastructure, policy framework and talent base. Under the collaboration, Inductus Group will provide advisory services including location strategy, investment facilitation and GCC enablement. The move comes amid increasing interest from multinational firms in emerging Indian cities beyond traditional metros. The initiative is expected to support the development of IT-led commercial ecosystems, enhance investment inflows and facilitate the establishment of technology-driven business operations within the state.Read more

Kolkata News Desk

11 Apr 2026

The Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation has announced the rollout of its online property tax collection system starting April 13, aimed at making tax payments more accessible and reducing reliance on physical counters. The system will allow residents across different wards to pay property tax digitally through the official municipal platform using their assessment details. Offline payment facilities will be introduced in a phased manner in select wards shortly after the online launch. Demand notices for the current financial year are expected to be made available around the same period to support smooth tax processing.Read more

11 Apr 2026

Gujarat reported a strong rise in stamp duty and registration revenue in the financial year 2025-26, with collections increasing 30% to INR 19,102.58 crore compared to INR 14,706 crore in the previous year. The growth came despite only a marginal rise in property registrations, indicating higher property valuations as the key driver. Officials linked the increase to revised jantri rates implemented in the earlier cycle, which continued to impact valuations. Ahmedabad led the state in both revenue and registrations, followed by Surat, Rajkot, Vadodara and Gandhinagar.Read more

11 Apr 2026

Land acquisition has begun for the proposed East West Dedicated Freight Corridor, marking progress in India's plan to expand its freight rail network. The corridor will connect Dankuni in West Bengal to Palghar in Maharashtra, covering key industrial regions. Officials indicated that coordination with state governments is ongoing to support land acquisition and alignment finalisation. The project follows the development of the Eastern and Western corridors and is aimed at improving freight movement efficiency, reducing congestion on passenger routes, and lowering logistics costs across the country.Read more

10 Apr 2026

Vin Group, a Vietnamese firm, plans to invest USD 6.5 billion in Maharashtra for sustainable urban development, electric mobility, tourism, renewable energy, and social infrastructure. The MoU with MMRDA and the Industries Department aims to create smart residential townships, large-scale electric transport solutions, international-standard schools and hospitals, a solar power project, and tourism facilities. Spread over 5,000 acres, the project is expected to generate around 24,700 jobs. The initiative aligns with Maharashtra's efforts to make Mumbai a globally competitive economic and urban hub.Read more