04 Nov 2025

The GRIHA Council is collaborating with housing finance companies to encourage environment-friendly construction practices by integrating green certification with home-loan access. At its 17th Summit in New Delhi, the council introduced two new frameworks: JAN GRIHA for affordable and sustainable housing and GRIHA Infrastructure Rating for Metro Stations, developed with Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (BMRCL). These initiatives support India's Net-Zero 2070 target and aim to bring sustainable building practice to grassroots levels and expand metro infrastructure.Read more

04 Nov 2025

The Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) has initiated a series of technology-driven reforms aimed at expediting slum rehabilitation projects across Mumbai. Led by CEO Dr Mahendra Kalyankar, the Authority introduced measures such as blockchain-based approval systems, AI chatbots, and multi-language portals to improve transparency and efficiency. Developers' associations including CREDAI MCHI, NAREDCO, BDA, and PEATA lauded the reforms, noting renewed optimism in the sector and the SRA's commitment to achieving a slum-free Mumbai.Read more

03 Nov 2025

India's office space stock has surpassed one billion sq ft, valued at around USD 186 billion (INR 16.4 trillion), according to a report by CII and Knight Frank India. The study marks this as a historic milestone, with office stock growing from under 200 million sq ft in the early 2000s to today's scale. Despite global uncertainty, gross leasing exceeded 70 million sq ft in 2024 and reached 67 million sq ft in the first nine months of 2025. The report highlights a supply-demand imbalance, favouring rental growth and valuation gains. To reach two billion sq ft, it recommends boosting new office supply and enhancing existing asset efficiency, alongside rebalancing economics between residential and commercial development.Read more

01 Nov 2025

In a display of solidarity with Maharashtra's flood-affected farming community, NAREDCO Maharashtra contributed INR 3.12 crore to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to aid ongoing relief and rehabilitation efforts. Of this, Pune members donated INR 1 crore while the remainder came from Mumbai MMR members. The initiative, involving nearly 20 NAREDCO members, aims to help restore livelihoods and provide much-needed support to farmers severely impacted by recent floods that devastated key agrarian districts across the state.Read more

31 Oct 2025

Investment appetite in the Asia Pacific real estate market has grown notably, with overall investment volumes recording a 20% year-on-year rise over the first three quarters of 2025. The latest CBRE Asia Pacific Cap Rate Survey indicated that investor sentiment continues to improve, particularly in markets such as Japan, Korea, Singapore, and Australia. Factors driving this momentum include declining interest rates, asset repricing, and renewed optimism among cross-border investors seeking opportunities in recalibrated markets.Read more

30 Oct 2025

India's national highway toll revenue recorded a 16% year-on-year rise during the first nine months of 2025, reaching INR 49,193 crore compared with INR 42,474 crore a year earlier. Data from ICRA Analytics shows toll-paying traffic increased by nearly 12% to 26,864 lakh transactions, supported by robust freight movement and periodic revisions in user charges. Higher traffic from heavy vehicles and increased use of electronic toll collection (ETC) contributed to the growth. The western region led collections, followed by southern and northern zones, reflecting broad-based expansion across corridors.Read more

28 Oct 2025

Pune's housing market witnessed a sharp rise in property activity during the past month, with registrations increasing by 23% year-on-year and stamp duty revenues reaching INR 523 crore, according to Knight Frank India. Over 1.45 lakh properties were registered in the first nine months of the year, marking the highest volume in four years. The shift in the festive calendar supported buyer sentiment, while the demand for larger homes and properties priced above INR 1 crore continued to strengthen across micro-markets led by Central Pune.Read more

28 Oct 2025

India's real estate sector witnessed strong momentum during the July-September quarter, with fundraising through capital markets rising more than twofold to USD 1.15 billion compared with the previous quarter. According to Grant Thornton Bharat, the sector recorded 42 deals across mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and capital markets, amounting to USD 2.85 billion in total. M&A deal value rose to USD 843 million, while private equity deals touched USD 859 million. The capital market remained active with IPOs and QIPs together contributing nine deals worth USD 1.1 billion.Read more

27 Oct 2025

India's major office hubs-Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, and Mumbai-witnessed an average 4.3% annual rise in prime workspace rentals during the past quarter, according to Knight Frank. The consultancy indicated that combined office leasing across these cities is projected to reach nearly 50 million sq ft in the upcoming year, surpassing the previous record achieved in 2024. The growth has been attributed to the sustained demand from Global Capability Centres (GCCs), a revival in third-party IT services, and robust institutional investment.Read more

26 Oct 2025

India's office real estate market remained active in 2025, with the top six cities recording 56.8 million sq ft of gross absorption in the first nine months. Growth was largely driven by Global Capability Centres, IT-BPM, BFSI, and flexible workspace operators. While Q3 saw a 24% year-on-year dip due to a high base effect, total leasing is expected to surpass 75 million sq ft by year-end. Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru led activity, and vacancy rates gradually eased, reflecting strong occupier confidence and healthy market demand.Read more