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Gorakhpur: ₹5,800 Crore Investment, Record Land Allotment to GIDA

Representative image created by AI LUCKNOW | GORAKHPUR: Recent incentive-driven policies, combined with enhanced business facilitation and connectivity, have attracted notable national and multinational companies to invest in Gorakhpur, previously overlooked by many investors, stated officials from the Gorakhpur Industrial Development Authority (GIDA) on Wednesday. According to Anuj Malik, CEO of GIDA, “The authority has allocated a record 182 acres of land for 54 new units, paving the way for a capital investment of Rs 5,800 crore and the creation of 8,500 jobs.” He further noted that, “Over the past five years, GIDA has received proposals amounting to Rs 9,445…

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Settle Pattayam Land Violations Now

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: On Wednesday, the state cabinet approved the rules for implementing the Kerala Land Assignment (Amendment) Act, which will allow for the regularization of pattayam lands that have previously violated conditions, as well as provide for alternative uses under regulation. This decision symbolizes the next phase in the process that began with the passage of the amendment in the assembly last year. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated that the measure aims to resolve longstanding issues in the high ranges. “Since 2016, addressing land-related problems for the residents in the high ranges has been a major goal of this government. This…

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Sri Lotus Developers’ Q1 FY26 Profit Falls 36% to ₹26 Crore

NEW DELHI: Sri Lotus Developers and Realty Ltd experienced a 36% drop in consolidated net profit, reporting Rs 25.78 crore for the first quarter of this fiscal year. This is a decline from Rs 40.16 crore during the same period last year. The company’s total income decreased to Rs 68.09 crore in the April-June quarter, down from Rs 122.46 crore in the same quarter last fiscal year, as per a regulatory filing on Tuesday. Earlier this month, Sri Lotus Developers and Realty Ltd successfully launched its Initial Public Offering (IPO) and was listed on the stock exchanges. Published On Aug…

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Gaursons to Mortgage Mall for ₹315 Crore to Clear Flat Dues

NOIDA: The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has provisionally approved a proposal from Gaursons Group to mortgage part of its Gaur City Mall in Greater Noida West. This mortgage will serve as security for additional compensation dues owed to farmers, facilitating the execution of about 2,100 long-awaited sub-lease deeds in three housing projects by the developer. This decision aims to relieve residents who have taken possession of their flats but have not yet secured legal ownership. Without these sub-lease deeds, residents are caught in legal uncertainty, despite having fully paid for and occupied their flats in the three projects.…

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Bihar Offers Free Land and ₹40 Crore Interest Support to Investors

PATNA: On Tuesday, the Bihar government unveiled a new policy that offers free land and interest subsidies of up to Rs 40 crore to investors in the industrial sector. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar stated that the ‘Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Package 2025 (BIPPP-2025)’ aims to enhance industrial development in the agrarian state, generating approximately 1 crore jobs over the next five years. “To encourage industry in Bihar, the government has introduced the Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Package 2025 (BIPPP-2025) following the BIADA Amnesty Policy 2025. This includes interest subsidies of up to Rs 40 crore for investors,” he shared in…

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Nazul Land Amnesty Extended; 5,000 Leaseholders in Nagpur Gain

Representative image created by AI NAGPUR: The state government has extended the special amnesty scheme for nazul lands leased for residential purposes in Nagpur and Amravati divisions for an additional year. An order from the revenue and forest departments on Tuesday announced the extension from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026. This scheme affects around 12,000 nazul plots in Nagpur, with about 8,000 allocated for residential use, benefiting approximately 5,000 leaseholders in the city. Under the scheme, leaseholders can convert nazul lands into freehold property at a reduced conversion fee. Although a June 2019 order allowed conversion at 5%…

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Full Land Digitization to Boost FDI in Realty

Representational image The central government aims to achieve 100% digitisation of land rights records by December nationwide, which experts believe will stimulate foreign direct investment (FDI) in real estate—a sector often hindered by land acquisition challenges. Commercial real estate, including offices, logistics, and data centres, is expected to experience more efficient land acquisition processes, while the residential sector is likely to thrive as clearer titles boost mid-range and luxury developments in locations like Gurgaon and Chennai. “These reforms are crucial for unlocking significant foreign investment and promoting sustained growth in Indian real estate. By digitising records, we can expedite land…

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Maharashtra’s Intra-District Property Registrations Top 60,000

PUNE: The state government’s initiative allowing citizens to register property at any sub-registrar office within their district has surpassed 60,000 registrations since its launch on May 1, officials reported on Tuesday. However, plans for inter-district registration are unlikely to materialize until next year. “There are technical and legal challenges that need to be resolved before implementing this statewide system. Stakeholders have expressed concerns, and significant changes are required in the software. Therefore, it won’t be possible to roll it out before next year,” said a senior official from the state registration department. A total of 60,694 documents have been processed…

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Manesar to Fee Property Owners for Vacant Plot Cleanup

Representative Image GURUGRAM: Property owners will now be held responsible for cleaning costs associated with garbage accumulation on vacant lots and private premises. The Municipal Corporation of Manesar (MCM) commissioner, Ayush Sinha, announced on Monday that officials are now empowered to take immediate action. He also directed joint commissioners to enhance greenery and beautification efforts within the municipal area. Sinha stated, “This initiative aims not only to foster cleanliness in the Manesar area but also to raise public awareness about individual responsibilities.” According to Section 274 of the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994, if litter is discovered on vacant plots…

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Abhishek Kapoor Named New CEO of My Home Constructions

NEW DELHI: My Home Constructions, a subsidiary of the My Home Group based in Hyderabad, has announced the appointment of Abhishek Kapoor as the new chief executive officer (CEO), effective immediately. Kapoor recently resigned as group CEO and executive director at Puravankara. “Our goal is to strengthen My Home’s footprint in Bengaluru, Chennai, and Mumbai through innovative products and exceptional customer service,” Kapoor stated. He will be responsible for driving the company’s growth strategy, focusing on business development, land acquisition, sales and marketing, strategic partnerships, and operational execution. My Home Constructions currently has over 50 million sq ft of construction…