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Andhra CM Urges Amaravati Allottees to Finish Projects Promptly

AI-generated Representative Image AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu emphasized on Tuesday that all institutions assigned land in the greenfield capital city of Amaravati must adhere to the specified timelines for their construction projects, insisting that no extensions beyond the deadline will be tolerated. During a review of land allocations to various public and private entities within the Capital Region Development Authority limits, the chief minister made it clear that construction must commence without delay. “Those who have received land must initiate construction as promised. Projects should be completed within two-and-a-half to three years. There will be no…

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Chennai Civic Body Halts Iyra Properties Work Over Cracks

Representative image created by AI CHENNAI: Following significant cracks appearing in roads and buildings in Velachery, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) issued a stop-work order to Iyra Properties for damages due to inadequate construction practices. According to a notice under the Town and Country Planning Act of 1971, GCC mandated the realtor to cease work on Seshadripuram First Main Road due to damage observed in roads, buildings, stormwater drains, and sewer systems. GCC indicated that the roadways and stormwater drainage system collapsed as a result of improper piling and shoring practices at the site. IIT Madras has been engaged to…

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Maharashtra Bill Aims to Let SRA Recover Transit Rent from Builders

File Photo MUMBAI: On Tuesday, the Maharashtra government introduced a bill in the state assembly aimed at amending the slum redevelopment law. This amendment will enable the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) to collect outstanding transit rent from builders and developers. The proposed changes to the Maharashtra Slum Area (Improvement, Clearance and Redevelopment) Act of 1971 will classify unpaid rent to slum residents as arrears of land revenue. Consequently, this gives the SRA the authority to initiate recovery actions under the Maharashtra Land Revenue Code (MLRC). An official noted, “The SRA aims for these amendments to expedite its projects and ensure…

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Sobha Reports ₹2,078 Crore in Q1 FY26 Pre-Sales

NEW DELHI: Sobha has reported its highest quarterly real estate sales in the first quarter of FY26, achieving pre-sales of ₹2,078 crore, with the company’s share amounting to ₹1,717 crore. The impressive quarterly performance was fueled by strong demand in key markets and the successful launch of Sobha Aurum in Greater Noida, marking the company’s debut project in the city. The total area sold during this quarter reached 1.44 million sq ft, with an average realization of ₹14,395 per sq ft. Regional Performance Bengaluru emerged as the leading market, contributing ₹602 crore in sales, followed by Gurugram with ₹352 crore.…

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Lodha Developers Secures ₹300 Crore Through NCDs

Representative Image NEW DELHI: Lodha Developers (previously known as Macrotech Developers) has successfully raised ₹300 crore through the issuance of 30,000 senior, secured, redeemable, listed non-convertible debentures (NCDs), as revealed in a regulatory filing on Tuesday. The NCDs were issued at a face value of ₹1 lakh each. These debentures offer an interest rate of 7.96% per annum, which will be paid quarterly starting September 30, 2025, with a maturity date set for July 7, 2028. This financial instrument is secured by a first-ranking charge on specified company assets, as detailed in the Key Information Document dated July 3, 2025.…

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KVN Properties, Assetz Group to Build 1M Sq Ft Project in Bengaluru

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: KVN Properties LLP has formed a strategic development management agreement (DMA) with Assetz Group to launch a residential project in North Bengaluru. The collaboration will facilitate nearly one million sq ft of development, with an anticipated gross development value (GDV) of ₹1,000 crore. The project is planned as a single-phase initiative projected to span 3-4 years. Through this strategic DMA model, KVN Properties will cover all project-related costs, including land acquisition and construction expenses. Meanwhile, Assetz Group will assume the role of development manager. This agreement brings the company’s total residential development commitments…

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₹30,885 Crore in Land Deals Across India in H1 2025

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: The Indian land market saw unprecedented activity in the first half of 2025, with approximately 2,900 acres sold across 76 transactions—exceeding the entire volume of 2024, which consisted of 133 deals covering 2,515 acres. A recent Anarock report indicates that land transactions in H1 2025 alone are valued at ₹30,885 crore, with potential revenue estimated at ₹1.47 lakh crore and a total development capacity exceeding 233 million sq. ft. Among the top seven cities in India, the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) dominated with 24 land transactions covering over 433 acres, followed by Bengaluru…

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Omaxe to invest ₹1,200 crore in 450-acre Indore township

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: Omaxe, through its subsidiaries, plans to expand in Madhya Pradesh by acquiring a 450-acre land parcel along the Super Corridor in Indore. The company aims to develop an integrated township on this site with an estimated investment of ₹1,200 crore. The project will be executed in multiple phases and is anticipated to generate ₹2,500 crore in revenue over the next three years. Funding for the project will primarily come from internal accruals. The upcoming township will include a mix of residential plots and clusters, commercial and retail spaces, hospitality areas, as well as…

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Keystone Realtors’ Q1 FY26 Pre-Sales Surge 75% to ₹10.68B

NEW DELHI: Keystone Realtors has announced pre-sales of ₹10.68 billion in Q1 FY26, marking a 75% increase from ₹6.11 billion in Q1 FY25. The strong performance is attributed to consistent launch activity and a strategic focus on redevelopment carried over from the last fiscal year. Collections for the quarter were ₹5.75 billion, reflecting a 19% year-on-year growth, which highlights steady cash flow and strong customer confidence. Boman Irani, chairman & managing director of the company, stated, “We achieved pre-sales of ₹10.68 billion, demonstrating an impressive 75% year-on-year growth. This quarter, we launched three projects with an estimated gross development value…

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Maharashtra’s ‘One State, One Registration’ Scheme Delayed

PUNE: The “one state one registration” initiative, which aims to allow citizens to register property documents at any sub-registrar office in the state, is expected to encounter delays due to various legal, technical, and administrative challenges, according to senior officials. Ravindra Binwade, the inspector general of registration, informed TOI that while the concept is sound, several issues are still under evaluation. “The implementation of the one state one registration scheme might take longer than anticipated, as we need to address aspects such as jurisdiction in fraud cases and document verification,” he stated. This initiative is part of the state government’s…