23 Feb 2026

Growth in India's eight core infrastructure sectors moderated to 4% in January, reflecting a slowdown compared with both the same month last year and the preceding month, according to official data released earlier this week. The pace of expansion had stood at 5.1% in January of the previous year and 4.7% in December. The latest data shows that crude oil and natural gas production recorded negative growth during the month, weighing on overall performance. Cumulative growth for the April-January period of the current financial year also remained lower than last year, highlighting sustained pressure on key industrial segments. The eight core sectors, which account for a significant share of the Index of Industrial Production, are widely tracked as a barometer of broader economic and infrastructure activity.Read more

23 Feb 2026

KIAASA Retail Limited has set a price band of INR 121-127 per share for its INR 69.7 crore IPO, which opens on February 23 and closes on February 25, 2026. The issue is entirely a fresh offer, with up to INR 46.44 crore earmarked for opening new stores and the balance for general corporate purposes. Operating in the women's ethnic wear segment, KIAASA offers apparel, footwear and accessories through 124 exclusive outlets across 70 cities and an online platform. The company reported revenue of INR 120 crore and net profit of INR 8.3 crore in FY25, reflecting steady growth in India's organised fashion retail market.Read more

22 Feb 2026

South Delhi's independent luxury floor market witnessed sharp price appreciation of up to 34% year-on-year in 2025, according to a report by Golden Growth Fund (GGF), a Category-II real estate-focused Alternative Investment Fund. Prices in Category A colonies rose between 25-34%, while Category B colonies recorded gains of 22-26%. A 2,500 sq. ft. floor in Category A colonies increased from INR 10-19 crore in 2024 to INR 14-25 crore in 2025, while a 3,200 sq. ft. floor in Category B colonies saw a 22% jump in average prices. The surge is being driven by low supply, strong demand from affluent buyers, and increased redevelopment activity. Improved utilisation of permissible FSI and preference for low-density, secure living continue to support sustained pricing momentum across South Delhi's premium micro-markets.Read more

Noida News Desk

21 Feb 2026

The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) has realised approximately INR 389 crore through the e-auction of 14 plots in close proximity to Noida International Airport in Jewar, officials said on Monday. The plots, spanning prime locations in the airport hinterland, attracted competitive bidding and were sold to developers and investors seeking to capitalise on rising demand for commercial and industrial land near the upcoming aviation hub. Auctioned land parcels ranged in size and strategic connectivity, offering potential for mixed-use, logistics, retail and other real estate developments. YEIDA said that the proceeds from the auction will support infrastructure and development activities within its jurisdiction. The success of the sale reflects sustained interest in land near Noida International Airport, which is expected to drive economic growth and urbanisation in the surrounding region.Read more

21 Feb 2026

NeoLiv has appointed Atul Nemani as its chief financial officer, strengthening its senior leadership as the platform focuses on institutional scale-up and long-term capital planning. A Chartered Accountant with over 17 years of experience across real estate and construction, Nemani brings expertise in financial strategy, capital structuring, IPO preparedness, governance and digital finance transformation. In his new role, he will oversee NeoLiv's finance function, including capital allocation, fundraising, risk management and compliance. The appointment underlines the company's intent to deepen financial discipline and governance as it expands partnerships and pursues sustainable growth. Nemani joins NeoLiv after senior leadership roles at established real estate groups, where he handled IPO readiness, M&A planning and large-scale fundraising initiatives.Read more

20 Feb 2026

An Indian brokers association has sought a six-month pause on new RBI norms tightening bank lending to stock brokers and market intermediaries. The revised rules, effective April 1, include higher collateral requirements for bank guarantees and a ban on bank funding for proprietary trading. The Association of NSE Members of India (ANMI) has urged SEBI to intervene, stating the changes could reduce market liquidity, raise trading costs and impact foreign portfolio investor participation. The body said proprietary market makers play a key role in price efficiency and warned that funding restrictions may disadvantage domestic brokers compared to overseas firms.Read more

20 Feb 2026

The Andhra Pradesh State Investment Promotion Board has approved 27 new projects worth INR 29,021 crore at its 15th meeting chaired by Chief Minister Shri N Chandrababu Naidu. With this, total cleared investments in the state have crossed INR 9 lakh crore, expected to generate over 8.5 lakh jobs. The government is pushing its Speed of Doing Business policy, fast-tracking major proposals and closely monitoring land allotments. Alongside industrial growth, Andhra Pradesh is expanding tourism infrastructure across Visakhapatnam, Amaravati and Tirupati, with plans for hotels, shopping hubs and convention centres. The state is positioning itself as a key destination for manufacturing, infrastructure and tourism-led development.Read more

20 Feb 2026

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani has announced a massive INR 10 lakh crore investment in artificial intelligence over the next seven years at the India AI Impact Summit. The plan focuses on building gigawatt-scale AI-ready data centres in Jamnagar, Gujarat, powered by green energy, along with a nationwide edge-compute network integrated with Jio's telecom infrastructure. Reliance will also develop sovereign AI capacity within India to enhance data security. Through the Jio Intelligence platform, AI services will support sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture and retail. Existing tools like JioShikshak, JioArogyAI and JioKrishi highlight the company's ambition to position India as a global AI and digital infrastructure leader.Read more

20 Feb 2026

L&T and NVIDIA are collaborating to create gigawatt-scale, sovereign AI infrastructure in India. The joint venture will combine L&T engineering and execution expertise with NVIDIA's AI platforms to support high-density, production-ready AI workloads for domestic and global users. The initiative aligns with the India AI Mission, enabling data, model, and workload development within India while remaining globally interoperable. Key projects include scaling GPU clusters at L&T Chennai campus to 30 MW and deploying a new 40 MW data centre in Mumbai, creating a foundation for large-scale, efficient, and sustainable AI deployment.Read more

Mumbai News Desk

20 Feb 2026

Mumbai's office real estate market recorded an 8 % year-on-year increase in prime rents during the fourth quarter of 2025, reinforcing its position among the world's most expensive office markets, according to a global real estate report. The rise was driven by strong demand for Grade-A space from multinational corporations, financial services firms and technology occupiers, particularly in micro-markets such as Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC), Lower Parel and Nariman Point. Despite broader economic uncertainties, occupiers continued to prioritise premium locations, lifting overall rents. Vacancy rates narrowed slightly on sustained net absorption, while new supply remained controlled. Across major Indian cities, Mumbai led rental growth, outpacing peers such as Delhi NCR and Bengaluru. The report noted that Mumbai's robust office market fundamentals and limited availability of prime inventory were key factors supporting upward pressure on rents.Read more