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U.P. Grants 14-Year Waiver for Sunworld City Township

Representative image created by AI NOIDA: The Uttar Pradesh government has instructed the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) to provide a 14-year ‘zero period’ waiver for Sunworld City’s stalled township project in Sector 22D. This decision follows revelations that approximately 20 acres allocated for the development were never acquired when YEIDA transferred the land to the developer in 2011. The state’s industrial development department, which reviewed a petition from Sunworld City Pvt Ltd, directed YEIDA to waive not just the penal interest but also the extension charges and related dues for the 20 acres from 2011 to the present.…

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Property Tax Suspension Continues in Pune Merger Areas

PUNE: Madhuri Misal, the Minister of Urban Development, clarified on Tuesday that there has been no coercive tax collection from residents in areas merged into the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) territory, and this process has been temporarily halted. Misal was responding to queries from Khadakwasla MLA Bhimrao Tapkir, who expressed concerns about the proposed property tax structure. Tapkir noted that the new rates set by PMC significantly exceed the previous panchayat fees, leading to dissatisfaction among locals. Furthermore, some residents reported receiving inaccurate and inflated tax bills. Misal assured that there were no mandatory compliance measures from the administration; some…

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Commercial assets make up 62% of ₹6,500 crore Q2 2025 deals

Sure! Here’s a rewritten version of the content: NEW DELHI: The real estate market in India experienced a notable decline in activity during Q2 2025, with total deal value decreasing by 35% quarter-on-quarter to USD 775 million, despite continued institutional interest in commercial properties and structured investments, as highlighted in a report by Grant Thornton Bharat. During this quarter, 17 deals were recorded, a drop from 28 in Q1 2025, resulting in a 39% decline in overall transactions. Nonetheless, the quarter was supported by a few significant transactions that accounted for over 90% of the total deal value. The standout…

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Union Home Minister Leads Meeting on Delhi Master Plan 2041

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah led a high-level meeting to assess the Delhi Master Plan 2041 (MPD-2041), which included key figures such as Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. Also present was Delhi’s Home and Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood, and this meeting follows a review session held the previous day at the Delhi Secretariat focused on the MPD-2041’s provisions. The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) submitted a draft of the master plan to the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in April 2023. The plan is currently pending final approval.…

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PropShare Titania SM REIT Files ₹473 Crore Offer

NEW DELHI: Property Share Investment Trust (SM REIT) has submitted crucial information regarding their second scheme, PropShare Titania, aggregating up to ₹473 crore. The bidding period will commence on July 21, 2025, and conclude on July 25, 2025. The price range for each Titania unit is set between ₹10 lakh and ₹10.6 lakh. Investors can bid for a minimum of one Titania unit, with subsequent bids in multiples of one unit, at a minimum investment of ₹10,00,000. The IPO consists solely of a fresh issue of Titania units, with no component for sale. Property Share will contribute a minimum of…

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Karnataka Urban Development: Hope for B Khata Property Owners

BENGALURU: Good news for B khata property owners awaiting building plans, Cauvery water connections, and electricity supply. Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the Deputy Chief Minister’s personal secretary, has reached out to the Additional Chief Secretary of the Urban Development Department to address the concerns of over 150,000 property owners affected by the Supreme Court’s ruling on illegal constructions. This initiative stems from a letter by former BJP Bengaluru South president NR Ramesh. He highlighted, “Most buildings are constructed on B khata properties. In the interest of property owners, a plan should be devised to sanction building plans for these properties, possibly…

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Oberoi Realty Consortium Secures Hotel Horizon for ₹919 Crore

NEW DELHI: Oberoi Realty, in collaboration with Shree Naman Developers and JM Financial Properties and Holdings, has been chosen as the successful bidder for Hotel Horizon (HHPL), a company currently undergoing insolvency proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016. The committee of creditors (CoC) has issued a letter of intent (LoI) approving the consortium’s resolution plan. According to the plan, the consortium will make a payment of ₹919 crore to HHPL’s creditors as a full and final settlement, including the costs associated with the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). Founded in 2004, HHPL owns a sea-facing land parcel…

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Maharashtra panel suggests 10% extra area for self-redevelopment

MUMBAI: A government-appointed committee has proposed a 10% increase in carpet area for residents of housing societies who choose the self-redevelopment scheme, aiming to encourage self-redevelopment. Self-redevelopment allows residents to manage the construction of their own buildings without a builder, retaining all construction benefits and profits that would normally go to developers. On Monday, BJP MLC Pravin Darekar submitted the committee’s report to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis at a function in Vidhan Bhavan. The recommendations will be passed on to the departments of housing, cooperatives, and urban development. “The proposal will be endorsed by the cabinet based on departmental suggestions.…

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Civic Body Gets 49,000 Feedback on Revised Development Plan

PUNE: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has wrapped up the period for public feedback on its draft revised development plan. “We received 49,000 suggestions and objections from residents,” reported Prasad Gaikwad, deputy director of PCMC’s town planning department, to TOI. He further noted that a committee of civic officials and external experts will be assembled to review the submissions before finalizing the draft, which will be sent to the state government for approval. The draft was initially approved during a standing committee meeting led by municipal commissioner Shekhar Singh on May 16. In accordance with regulations, the draft was…

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Elan Group Secures ₹250 Crore from Piramal Finance

Gurgaon-based developer Elan Group has secured ₹250 crore from Piramal Finance for a commercial project in the city, as reported by sources familiar with the matter. This financing follows a ₹1,200 crore funding from Kotak Real Estate Fund last year, and the company aims to expedite its projects in the area. In 2022, Elan Group raised $110 million (approximately ₹900 crore) from global alternative investment firm PAG. “The funding is designated for a commercial project covering one million sq ft in Gurgaon,” stated one of the sources. Elan Group opted not to comment, and transaction advisor CBRE was unavailable for…