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MPIDC Secures Approval for 300 Hectares in Indore-Pithampur Corridor

Representative image INDORE: The Madhya Pradesh Industrial Development Corporation (MPIDC) has secured agreement from landowners for approximately 300 hectares as part of the land pooling initiative for the planned 19.60 km Indore–Pithampur Economic Corridor, marking a major milestone in this high-value infrastructure project. The estimated cost of the corridor exceeds Rs 2,400 crore and is designed to enhance connectivity between Indore and Pithampur, a key industrial hub in the state. Officials stated that the corridor encompasses a total planning area of 1,177 hectares, comprising 954 hectares of private land across 17 villages and 222 hectares of government land. To date,…

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Karnataka to Open IT Park Bid in Mangaluru Next Week

Karnataka is set to open bids for an IT Park and commercial office spaces in Mangaluru on December 15. The government initiated tenders for a public-private partnership (PPP) model, following a call for bids in late October. IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge made this announcement in response to Mangaluru City North MLA Bharath Shetty during the assembly session on Wednesday. The minister stated that the government is actively working to boost investments in IT/BT across various regions in the state, including Mangaluru, Udupi, and Manipal. He mentioned that revisions to the tender guidelines may be made through discussions with local MLAs…

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Brookfield India REIT Secures ₹3,500 Crore for Growth, Debt Relief

NEW DELHI: Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (Brookfield India REIT) has successfully raised ₹3,500 crore through a qualified institutional placement (QIP) of units, representing one of the largest capital raises by an Indian REIT. The offering, which commenced on December 10, 2025, saw demand surpass three times the available amount. According to the disclosure, the REIT garnered over ₹10,900 crore in demand from both domestic and foreign institutional investors, resulting in the allotment of 10.94 crore units under the QIP. The funds raised will be utilized for portfolio expansion, including the planned acquisition of Ecoworld, a 48-acre, 7.7 million sq…

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Ranchi Civic Body to Impose Strict Rules on Businesses

RANCHI: Sushant Gaurav, the administrator of Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC), convened a high-level review meeting to evaluate the management of revenue-generating assets, regulate unauthorized commercial activities within residential areas, and strategize upgrades for bus stands and market infrastructure within municipal boundaries. The market section presented its revenue collection and accrual report, following which the corporation called for a thorough physical inspection and numbering of all hoardings and monopoles across the city. According to an official statement released on Tuesday, the inspection records will include updated details on the location, permitted size, validity period, agency or occupant name, and outstanding dues.…

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Sonu Nigam Leases Mumbai Commercial Unit for ₹19 Lakh/Month

NEW DELHI: Sonu Nigam has rented a commercial space in Trade Centre BKC, Santacruz East, Mumbai, at a monthly rate of ₹19 lakh. The leased area spans 4,257 sq ft (395 sq meters). The transaction included a stamp duty of ₹3.27 lakh and a registration fee of ₹1,000, along with a security deposit of ₹90 lakh, as per property registration documents from the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) reviewed by Square Yards. The lease was officially recorded in December 2025. The lease agreement extends over five years. The rent is fixed at ₹19 lakh for the first year, escalating by…

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Smartworks Leases 1.68 Lakh Sq Ft in Kolkata; 91Springboard Expands

Representative image NEW DELHI: Smartworks Coworking Spaces (Smartworks) has signed a lease for 1.68 lakh sq ft in Kolkata with a leading global provider of information technology, consulting, and business process services. The IT firm’s new office will be set across two locations, Victoria Park and Mediasiti, both situated in Salt Lake City, Sector V. The transaction was facilitated by JLL India as the advisory partner. Currently, the company manages a portfolio of 14 million sq ft across 14 cities. 91Springboard expands with over one lakh sq ft in Bengaluru and Chennai 91Springboard has introduced two new hubs: one in…

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JPMorgan Chase leases 176,000 sq ft office in Hyderabad

Representative Image BENGALURU: JPMorgan Chase has sub-leased a 176,000 sq ft facility in Hyderabad, marking another significant deal by the US financial services giant to secure office space in India’s major talent and technology hubs to enhance its global operations. This transaction is one of the largest by a financial services company in Hyderabad this year, underscoring JPMorgan’s ongoing commitment to India’s global capability centre (GCC) ecosystem. The space, located in Skyview 20, an office tower in Madhapur, has been rented under a general service agreement between JP Morgan Services and WeWork India Management, as per lease documents acquired from…

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Lower Fitout Costs Drive Office Leasing Growth

Representative Image NEW DELHI: India’s cost advantage, not only in office rent but also in fitout expenses, has led to record-breaking office leasing despite global uncertainties. Average fitout costs in major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru stand at $75 per sq ft, among the lowest worldwide. In comparison, leading global markets often see fitout costs surpassing $150 per sq ft, excluding furniture and technology. “India is not merely a low-cost locale; it represents a high-value marketplace. The capacity to deliver world-class workplaces at competitive prices continues to drive leasing momentum, especially as Global Capability Centers (GCCs) expand and consolidate…

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Embassy REIT to invest ₹3,700 crore in 7.2 million sq ft office project

NEW DELHI: Embassy Office Parks REIT (Embassy REIT), managing a vast 51 million sq ft office portfolio with a 93% value occupancy rate and 40.9 million sq ft of income-generating assets, is gearing up for its next expansion phase. This includes a pipeline of ₹3,700 crore in ongoing construction, scheduled for completion over the next three to four years. The REIT has 7.2 million sq ft currently in development that is projected to yield approximately ₹630 crore in net operating income (NOI). Four months into his role, CEO Amit Shetty emphasizes the need to enhance growth strategies through asset upgrades,…

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Thiruvananthapuram: Technopark QUAD Project Gains Clearance

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The QUAD project—an integrated IT and office campus at Technopark in the capital—has received formal environmental clearance. This development will be located in Technopark Phase IV at Pallipuram and will feature a green IT building covering a total area of 8.5 lakh sq ft. Sources indicate that the tender evaluation process for selecting a co-developer to construct the buildings has been completed, with five companies participating in the bidding. Currently, one company’s estimate is still under review. The project aims to blend IT innovation, commercial vibrancy, and sustainable design. It is designed as a live-work-play campus, providing IT professionals…