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Brookfield India REIT Raises ₹2,600 Crore for Growth

MUMBAI: The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, in collaboration with Whiteoak Capital, HDFC Life Insurance, Axis Max Life Insurance, and PPFAS Mutual Fund, is participating in Brookfield India Real Estate Trust’s Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) aimed at raising ₹2,600 crore, according to sources familiar with the matter. The initial issue, set at ₹2,000 crore, was increased with a 30% greenshoe option due to strong investor interest, and is expected to close this week. “The issue size was raised on Friday following enthusiastic responses from investors. Approximately 90% of the allocation went to long-only investors,…

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MDDA Rejects Commercial Project Near IMA-Dehradun Over Security Issues

DEHRADUN: The Mussoorie Dehradun Development Authority (MDDA) has denied a building permit for a commercial project near the Indian Military Academy (IMA) due to security concerns highlighted by the army. On April 15, the authority issued a rejection letter to builder Shivam Aggarwal after he failed to secure a required no-objection certificate from the IMA for the mixed-use building located in Panditwari. The MDDA noted that the builder was initially given two months to obtain the clearance, but he did not manage to do so. Internal communication from the Station Headquarters, Dehradun Cantt, dated February 2026, indicated that a “security…

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NBCC sells ₹5,779 crore commercial space in Sarojini Nagar

NEW DELHI: NBCC has successfully completed the e-auction of commercial built-up space available on freehold basis at Bharat Business Park (BBP), Sarojini Nagar, New Delhi. A total of approximately 23.44 lakh sq ft of super built-up area was offered across eight towers. The auction generated a total sales value of about ₹5,779 crore, which reflects the highest bid rates for approximately 14 lakh sq ft auctioned across five towers. The average sale rate recorded during this e-auction was ₹41,207 per sq ft, marking an increase of ₹2,107 per sq ft (5% over the reserve price). The proceeds from this e-auction…

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Office Vacancy Drops to 13.85% in Q1 2026: Report

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: According to a report by Cushman & Wakefield, India’s office market vacancy rate has dropped to 13.85% in the January-March quarter of 2026, falling below 14% for the first time since the pandemic. This decline is attributed to robust demand from occupiers and limited new supply. Vacancy levels decreased by 48 basis points quarter-on-quarter and 191 basis points year-on-year, marking the eleventh consecutive quarter of decline. The reduction in vacancy was largely due to consistent leasing across various sectors and a decline in new completions, which fell to 8.8 million sq ft in Q1 2026,…

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Mindspace REIT Buys 51% of ITPC – Radial Road for ₹3,000 Cr

NEW DELHI: Mindspace Business Parks REIT (Mindspace REIT) has secured a 51% ownership stake in the 2.6 million sq ft International Tech Park Chennai, Radial Road (ITPC – Radial Road) from AIGP2 Chennai 1, a subsidiary of CapitaLand India Growth Fund 2 (CIGF2), for ₹3,000 crore. The remaining 49% stake will be held by 360 ONE Asset’s real assets funds. This acquisition is expected to contribute ₹241 crore to net operating income (NOI) on a proforma basis (51% attributable to Mindspace REIT), while increasing the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio from 28.0% to 30.3%. Regarding the acquisition, Ramesh Nair, MD and CEO…

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India Office Leasing Up 10% to 21.6M Sq Ft in Q1 2026

NEW DELHI: India’s office market achieved a gross absorption of 21.6 million sq ft across six major cities in the January-March quarter of 2026, reflecting a 10% year-on-year increase, as reported by Savills India. This growth comes against a backdrop of global economic uncertainties. The quarter also saw a 28% year-on-year decline in new supply, totaling 7.9 million sq ft, which contributed to a decrease in overall vacancy rates to 13.9% amid consistent leasing activity. The robust beginning of the year positions the total office demand for 2026 at an estimated 75 million sq ft, while supply is anticipated to…

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Engineer flags commercial use of homes in Guwahati

GUWAHATI: Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) mayor Mrigen Sarania stated on Sunday that there are buildings in some areas of the city where the ground floors are utilized for commercial activities while the upper floors serve as residences. This comes as the city awaits more clarity on a Supreme Court order issued on March 25. The Supreme Court has instructed municipal corporations across all states and Union Territories to carry out an inquiry to identify areas designated solely for residential use that are being misappropriated for commercial purposes. Sarania noted that within GMC’s jurisdiction, certain buildings possess both residential and commercial…

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Bombay HC Orders MMRDA to Refund ₹646 Crore to Reliance

MUMBAI: The Bombay High Court has ordered the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) to refund ₹646 crore imposed on Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) as a penalty for an alleged seven-year delay in completing a convention and exhibition centre and commercial complex in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). The court invalidated two penalty demand notices from MMRDA—one from 2017 for ₹646 crore and another from 2019 for ₹1,116 crore, with the latter being stayed by the court in 2020. The High Court criticized MMRDA for collecting ₹646 crore from RIL in February 2019 in a manner deemed “arbitrary, high-handed, unfair, and…

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TCS Secures 20-Acre Site in Kolkata’s New Town on 99-Year Lease

MUMBAI: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has acquired a 20-acre land parcel in the Bengal Silicon Valley Tech Hub at New Town, Kolkata, for Rs 94 crore through a long-term lease spanning over 99 years. The West Bengal Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation (WBHIDCO), the government agency overseeing the development of New Town as a tech and urban hub, has allocated this land to TCS. The plot allocation took place on March 22, 2023, and the transaction agreement was signed on January 9, 2026, according to documents obtained from Propstack, a realty data analytics firm. This land has been leased to TCS…

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Ranchi Civic Body Takes Aim at Illegal Businesses in Homes

RANCHI: The Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) has launched a city-wide initiative to address the illegal operation of commercial establishments within residential properties in Jharkhand State Housing Board (JSHB) colonies. This includes door-to-door surveys and the cancellation of trade licenses, following directives related to Supreme Court land use regulations. Eight enforcement teams have been assigned to inspect areas such as Harmu, Bariatu, and Argora, where significant illegal commercial activities have been reported, despite land allotment norms favoring residential use. Officials confirmed that this enforcement drive commenced this week and will be executed in phases. Deputy Municipal Commissioner Gautam Prasad Sahu stated,…