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Brookfield India REIT to Raise ₹4,000 Crore; Ecoworld SPV ₹1,125 Crore

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (Brookfield India REIT) is set to raise up to ₹4,000 crore through institutional unit placements. Meanwhile, its subsidiary, Arliga Ecoworld Business Parks, plans to secure ₹1,125 crore from funds managed by 360 ONE WAM, as disclosed in regulatory documents. The board of Brookprop Management Services, which manages Brookfield India REIT, approved the institutional placement proposal during a meeting on March 12, 2026. The fundraising is expected to take place across one or more tranches, pending approval from the REIT’s unitholders. Funds from the institutional placement will be utilized for acquiring…

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Investors Claim ₹1.6 Crore Fraud in WTC GIFT City Project

AHMEDABAD: On Wednesday, the CID (Crime) lodged a complaint regarding an alleged financial fraud exceeding Rs 1.56 crore tied to an investment scheme associated with a commercial project in GIFT City. The complaint stated that investors were enticed with promises of high monthly returns and a buyback guarantee, but later found their repayment requests denied. As per the complaint, in 2021, a group of investors was approached by a real estate intermediary who presented an investment opportunity in the WTC GIFT City Tower-C. The investors were informed that by purchasing commercial units in the project, they would receive a monthly…

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Aurum PropTech Sells Navi Mumbai Buildings for ₹112 Crore

NEW DELHI: Aurum PropTech’s board of directors has approved the sale of buildings Q5 and Q6 at Millennium Business Park, Navi Mumbai, for ₹112 crore, which is about 15% higher than the valuation offered by the valuers. The assets hold a book value of approximately ₹27 crore. Upon completion of this transaction, the company aims to eliminate its debt by using the proceeds to prepay a lease rental discounting facility (LRD) amounting to ₹56 crore. The deal is expected to be finalized by June 30, 2026, pending the necessary regulatory approvals. Additionally, the company is planning to transition towards AI-driven…

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Centre Approves ₹1,250 Crore IT Park in Puducherry

PUDUCHERRY: The Union government has approved the establishment of a dedicated Special Economic Zone (SEZ) for Information Technology (IT) in Puducherry, with an investment of ₹1,250 crore. This initiative aims to position Puducherry as a premier destination for technology firms and global investors. The SEZ will be built on 21.3 acres of government-owned land in Thattanchavady. A statement from the Directorate of Information and Publicity emphasized that the park will not merely consist of office buildings but will be conceived as a comprehensive mini-city. “Around 70% of the area will house ‘plug-and-play’ offices, allowing companies to begin operations immediately. The…

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CIDCO Launches 120-Acre Commercial Hub Project in Navi Mumbai

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government’s City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) has announced a bidding process for the development of a significant International Corporate Park in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. This initiative is part of a strategic effort to establish a new business district in Navi Mumbai, mirroring the attributes of the prestigious Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). The planned corporate park will span approximately 120 acres and aims to become a modern commercial hub that invites large corporations, financial entities, and mixed-use developments. This project will be developed in accordance with the state government’s Theme-Based and Iconic City Development policy. CIDCO intends…

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Charles Schwab Leases 3.45 Lakh Sq Ft Office in Hyderabad

BENGALURU: Charles Schwab, a US-based financial services firm, has leased approximately 3.45 lakh sq ft of office space in Gachibowli, Hyderabad, as part of its expansion of global capability center (GCC) operations in India. The company has secured space in Phoenix Equinox Tower 2, a commercial property owned by Phoenix IT City Private Limited, located in Hyderabad’s prime IT corridor. According to documents from Propstack, “The five-year lease, based on the escalation structure, could result in a total rental commitment of around Rs 247 crore. The agreement also includes an annual rental increase of 5%, with a security deposit of…

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ICICI Prudential AIF Buys Pune IT Park for ₹520 Crore

An alternative investment fund managed by ICICI Prudential Asset Management Company has successfully acquired a grade-A office property in Pune as part of its initiative aimed at enhancing a portfolio of income-generating commercial real estate. The acquisition was made through the ICICI Prudential Office Yield Optimiser Fund-Series II, which purchased approximately 388,000 sq ft at Aditya Shagun Infinity IT Park in Baner, Pune, for around Rs 520 crore, according to sources familiar with the deal. The property was developed by K Raheja Group and Shagun Developers. The asset is currently leased to reputable tenants including Eaton Corporation, Accenture, and Jaguar…

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Embassy REIT Buys 0.3M Sq Ft Office in Bengaluru for ₹852 Cr

NEW DELHI: Embassy Office Parks REIT has acquired a 0.3 million sq ft office property in Bengaluru’s Embassy GolfLinks Business Park for ₹852 crore. The acquisition was finalized through purchasing Eleanor Realty Holdings India, the owner and operator of the commercial building ‘Pinehurst’ within the integrated business park. This grade-A office asset is fully leased to a global investment firm. According to the company, the transaction was made at a discount compared to the average valuation given by two independent valuers. Pwc acted as the financial and tax due diligence advisor for the transaction, while Trilegal handled title diligence. S&R…

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Prime Offices Fund buys 51% stake in 1.1M sq ft Pune asset

NEW DELHI: Prime Offices Fund (PRIME), a commercial real estate-focused fund managed by Nuvama and Cushman & Wakefield Management (NCW), has obtained a 51% stake in TenSteps, a 1.1 million sq. ft. office project located in Pune’s Kharadi micro-market. This deal was executed through a joint venture, with Keppel maintaining the remaining 49% stake. The asset is currently in the leasing phase. With this acquisition, PRIME’s office portfolio will grow to about 3.8 million sq. ft. across major markets, including Delhi NCR, Chennai, and Pune. NCW, which manages the fund, is a 50:50 joint venture between Nuvama Asset Management and…

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Executive Centre Secures 200,000 Sq Ft in HITEC City, Hyderabad

The Executive Centre India has secured a lease for 200,000 sq ft of premium office space in the Avance Business Hub (H09), HITEC City, Hyderabad, from Phoenix Infocity Private Limited. This agreement, formalized in a lease deed on February 6, 2026, and registered on February 20, 2026, highlights the growing need for flexible workspaces in major IT hubs across India, according to documents from Propstack. The lease encompasses the third and fourth floors (office levels 8 and 9) of the warm-shell condition building in Gachibowli Village, Serilingampally Mandal. With a base rent of ₹110 per sq ft per month, the…