17 Nov 2025

Mumbai's real estate market attracted USD 1.19 billion in institutional investments over the past nine months, according to Cushman & Wakefield's India Capital Markets Q3 2025 report. This marks a sharp rise from USD 295.57 million a year earlier. Foreign investors contributed 67% of the total, led by USD 500 million from the US and USD 297 million from Japan, while domestic investors added USD 398 million. The firm noted that Mumbai has now crossed the USD 1 billion mark for four consecutive years, supported by strong fundamentals and major projects like the Trans Harbour Link and Coastal Road. In contrast, nationwide institutional inflows declined 10% during the period.Read more

17 Nov 2025

CREDAI-MCHI convened its 43rd Annual General Meeting last week, bringing together senior government leaders, policymakers, and real estate stakeholders to outline a unified reform agenda under the leadership of President Shri Sukhraj Nahar. The association highlighted strengthened coordination with civic authorities, the rollout of Ease of Doing Business 2.0, and collective representation through a joint platform with NAREDCO, PEATA, and BDA. Key developments included institutionalised monthly reviews with BMC and SRA, acknowledgement of members� contributions during recent floods, and curated discussions on Mumbai's future development trajectory. The AGM reaffirmed CREDAI-MCHI's commitment to transparent, timely, and responsible urban growth.Read more

17 Nov 2025

India's office market is experiencing robust growth as companies prioritize sustainability, flexibility, and inclusivity. Grade A office space across major cities is expected to reach 70 million square feet in 2025, supported by 60 million square feet of new supply. Developers are focusing on wellness-driven designs, technology-enabled infrastructure, and collaborative zones. Flexible workspaces are gaining traction, with nearly 20% of demand expected from this segment. Strong sustainability adoption, attention to generational diversity, and technology integration are shaping India's workplaces, positioning the country as a leading APAC office hub.Read more

16 Nov 2025

Dun & Bradstreet's City Vitality Index (CVI) for Q4 2025 highlights a changing pattern in India's urban economy, with smaller cities gaining strength alongside established metros. Bengaluru maintained its top position among metropolitan cities, while Ahmedabad and Pune followed. Among emerging cities, Ahmednagar rose to the top, supported by its agro-industrial base, dairy cooperatives, and sugarcane farming. Uttar Pradesh showed strong regional performance with several cities in the top 25. The index, based on satellite-based Earth Observation data, closely aligns with nominal GDP, reflecting India's expanding and diversifying urban growth.Read more

15 Nov 2025

India's data centre sector continues its rapid growth, adding 260 MW to reach 1.5 GW by September. Mumbai dominates the landscape with 53 per cent of total capacity, driven by digitalisation, AI investments, and supportive government policies. Since 2019, the country has attracted nearly USD 94 billion in investments, with Telangana, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu leading. Major corporations, including the Tata Group, are expanding capacity. Cost advantages, global capability centres, and Mumbai's strategic location near internet hubs and submarine cables further boost India's appeal as a data centre destination.Read more

13 Nov 2025

India hosted its first IFLA Global Studio Program (GSP) earlier this week at Vivekanand Education Society's College of Architecture (VESCOA), Mumbai, as an allied event to the upcoming Asia Pacific Regional Congress 2025. The initiative brought together students from India and across the globe to deliberate on the theme 'Reimagining Urban Landscapes: Negotiating Mumbai's Paradoxes.- Organised by the Indian Society of Landscape Architects (ISOLA), the five-day charette focused on addressing urban challenges through collaborative design and innovation, encouraging cross-border academic engagement in landscape architecture.Read more

13 Nov 2025

Magicbricks has reported a steady increase in interest for residential properties in hill stations, with searches on its platform rising notably during the past quarter. Ooty, Rishikesh, and Dharamshala saw the strongest growth in user activity, while Dehradun, Manali, and Mussoorie recorded significant hikes in quoted property prices. Despite a marginal dip in listings, demand remained robust, particularly within the INR 30 lakh-INR 1 crore range.Read more

12 Nov 2025

A new report by ANAROCK Group indicates that in the top seven Indian cities housing sales value is projected to increase by nearly 19 % in FY26, crossing INR 6.65 lakh crore, even though unit volumes are expected to stagnate. The rise is driven by luxury and ultra-luxury home transactions along with higher average ticket sizes. In the first half of FY26 over 1.93 lakh units were sold for a total value already exceeding INR 2.98 lakh crore about 53 % of FY25's full-year value. Cities such as the National Capital Region (NCR) and Chennai are leading, while the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) lags.Read more

12 Nov 2025

The CREDAI-MCHI Thane Redevelopment Expo held recently at the Raymond Trade Show Hall drew a significant turnout from housing society members, developers, and industry professionals. The two-day event, organised to promote awareness and collaboration in Thane's redevelopment landscape, facilitated productive discussions on policy reforms, project design, and legal aspects of redevelopment. With over 2,000 attendees, the expo demonstrated Thane's growing enthusiasm for rejuvenating ageing housing societies through sustainable and community-oriented development models.Read more

12 Nov 2025

CREDAI-MCHI Thane inaugurated the Redevelopment Expo 2025 at the Raymond Trade Show Hall, marking a pivotal step in Thane's real estate transformation. The event drew over 2,000 attendees, including developers and housing society representatives, to explore redevelopment opportunities. Leaders such as Sachin Mirani and Jitendra Mehta emphasised the expo's role in guiding societies through redevelopment, while Ajay Ashar noted that nearly half of Thane's housing stock is over 30 years old. The event also saw the launch of Thane Vision 2030, outlining key infrastructure plans. Officials, including MP Naresh Mhaske and Collector Shrikrishna Panchal, praised the initiative for promoting collaboration and improving urban living standards.Read more