27 Nov 2025

Housing sales in India's top 15 tier 2 cities experienced a 4% decline in Q3 2025, reaching 39,201 units, while the total sales value increased by 4% to INR 37,409 crore, reflecting a trend toward premium housing. Launches dropped 10% to 28,721 units, with North India showing the steepest fall. Ahmedabad led in both sales and launches, while Bhubaneshwar and Mohali recorded the largest declines. Despite moderate volume changes, tier 2 cities continue to benefit from expanding employment, infrastructure development, and connectivity, supporting ongoing demand in residential, commercial, and retail real estate.Read more

27 Nov 2025

A recent national study by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) indicates that India could draw nearly USD 4.1 trillion in cumulative green investments and create about 48 million full-time equivalent jobs by 2047. The assessment outlines 36 value chains across the energy transition, circular economy, bio-economy and nature-based solutions, marking them as major opportunities for long-term growth. It projects a USD 1.1 trillion annual green market by 2047, with electric mobility, bio-based industries, agroforestry, green construction, and circular manufacturing emerging as key sectors expected to scale significantly.Read more

26 Nov 2025

Bengaluru's residential market saw a 14 per cent rise in sales earlier this fiscal, with 52 million sq ft sold between April and September, according to ICRA. The agency expects similar momentum in the year's second half, with most new launches slated for the final quarter. For FY26, sales volumes are projected to grow 3-5 per cent, supported by steady mid-income and luxury housing demand. As India's fourth-largest residential market, Bengaluru contributed 14-15 per cent of total sales across the top seven cities. Industry executives attribute the city's strong appeal to its expanding IT sector, start-up ecosystem, urbanisation, and rising interest from NRIs, investors, and end-users.Read more

25 Nov 2025

CBRE's latest Climate Risk and Real Estate Resilience viewpoint highlights how the global property sector is strengthening its approach to physical climate risks through deeper assessments and resilience-focused investments. Released around COP 30 in Brazil, the report comes as Asia Pacific faces severe weather events such as cyclones, floods, heatwaves and bushfires, with annual economic losses reaching USD 780 billion. Stress testing and climate-risk tools are increasingly guiding decisions on asset exposure and design, influencing both new developments and retrofits. CBRE analysts note that investors now prioritise climate-resilient buildings, which typically retain value better and attract stronger tenant demand amid rising environmental pressures.Read more

22 Nov 2025

The IFLA-APR Regional Congress 2025 in Mumbai brought together landscape architects, urban planners, policymakers, students, and industry professionals to address sustainable and inclusive urban growth. With the theme 'Growth Paradox - Reimagining Landscapes,' the event highlighted the intersection of cultural heritage, ecological responsibility, and urban development. Supported by prominent organizations and a diverse exhibitor ecosystem, the congress featured discussions, exhibitions, and student-led projects, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and a holistic approach to urban planning. It reinforced the importance of balancing economic growth with environmental and social well-being.Read more

20 Nov 2025

JCB India anticipates strong growth in the domestic construction equipment market, which could become the second largest globally by 2030. Industry volumes are currently around 95,000-100,000 units, down from last year due to tariff issues and export challenges, particularly with the US. JCB India expects double-digit growth next year in both domestic sales and exports, aided by robust monsoons and infrastructure investments in states like Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. The company is also focusing on future-ready machinery, including hydrogen-compatible equipment and a 52-tonne excavator, to meet emerging market demands.Read more

19 Nov 2025

Mumbai's commercial map is shifting as companies increasingly choose the Eastern and Northern suburbs over traditional hubs like BKC, Lower Parel and Nariman Point. Chembur-Ghatkopar East is emerging as a strong alternative, offering modern offices, better connectivity and more affordable rentals. Improved access through the Santacruz-Chembur Link Road, Eastern Freeway and growing Metro network has made the area appealing to BFSI, tech and professional services firms. Developers are introducing Grade-A spaces with large floor plates and sustainable features, often at rents 30-40% lower than BKC. With steady leasing activity and rising investor interest, the corridor is quickly becoming a future-ready commercial destination.Read more

19 Nov 2025

A new NLB Services report shows that India's Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are rapidly shifting from small AI pilots to large-scale adoption, pushing the sector toward strong growth. Employment is expected to rise 11% next year, reaching nearly 2.4 million, and expand to 3.46 million by 2030. As GCCs enter the AI-native 4.0 stage, new roles such as AI governance architects, prompt engineers and GenAI product owners are emerging, while traditional IT support and legacy development roles decline. The report also highlights a geographic shift, with more work moving to tier II and III cities due to lower costs and attrition. By 2030, these locations may account for nearly 39% of the GCC workforce.Read more

19 Nov 2025

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved projects worth around INR 360 crore to improve pollution control and deepen scientific understanding of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers. A major approval was a INR 361.86 crore project for Siliguri to intercept 25 drains flowing into the Mahananda and build two STPs of 27 MLD and 22 MLD under a hybrid-annuity model. For Delhi, NMCG cleared works to enhance treated-water flow into the Yamuna, including drain diversion and new pumping and conveyance systems. Several research studies were sanctioned, including glacier-melt analysis in the Upper Ganga Basin, a 1,100-km bathymetric survey, groundwater recharge assessments and development of a Digital Twin platform. A school outreach programme, Youth for Ganga, Youth for Yamuna, was also approved.Read more

18 Nov 2025

Puravankara Limited released its ESG Report for 2024-25 during the EcoBuild Conclave held in Bengaluru, an event organised in partnership with the Centre for Sustainability at the Ramaiah Institute of Management. The two-day conclave brought together policymakers, industry leaders and academicians to examine sustainable development themes, in line with India's long-term vision for Viksit Bharat 2047. The event also marked the announcement of IFC EDGE Pre-Certification for Puravankara�s Purva Winworth 2 project in Kochi, reflecting the developer's continued focus on resource efficiency, climate responsibility and environmentally aligned growth.Read more