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DLF Enters Senior Living Homes Sector

NEW DELHI: Realty giant DLF Ltd announced it will debut a senior living housing project in Gurugram this quarter, with an estimated revenue potential of around Rs 2,000 crore as part of its expansion strategy. This marks DLF’s entry into the senior living housing market, further diversifying its offerings. During a conference call, DLF Ltd Managing Director Ashok Tyagi emphasized that housing demand in Gurugram, a core market for the company, remains strong, particularly for reputable developers. He confidently stated that DLF aims to achieve pre-sales of Rs 20,000-22,000 crore for the fiscal year, despite experiencing low sales bookings of…

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Mhada to Pay ₹200 Crore to Reclaim 3 Vacant Plots in Mumbai

MUMBAI: Mhada will invest ₹200 crore to re-acquire three plots related to the ₹1,039-crore Patra Chawl redevelopment scandal. This payment was approved by the state cabinet last week, with an official resolution issued on Thursday. This payment is part of Mhada’s consent terms submitted to the High Court, which is currently addressing a contempt petition from builder Guruashish Constructions, a subsidiary of HDIL. Mhada appointed Guruashish Constructions for the project in 2008, and a tripartite agreement was established between residents of the Goregaon area, the planning authority, and the builder to facilitate redevelopment. However, work was halted by 2011. Mhada…

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Builders seek Bengaluru authority’s help to fix e-khata delays

BENGALURU: Builders in Karnataka are facing challenges with delays in property registrations and project handovers, attributed to e-khata and approval-related issues, even for projects that have already received occupancy certificates. Addressing these concerns, the Karnataka chapter of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (Credai) submitted a request to the GBA on Monday, urging immediate intervention to streamline processes. The challenges were highlighted at the South Con 2026 conclave on Friday, where Credai representatives from all five southern states discussed the ongoing delays. Developers pointed out that despite having project approvals, hold-ups in e-khata clearance and completion certificates…

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Chandigarh Housing Board to Auction Land Parcels

Here is the rewritten content: — Representative Image CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh Housing Board (CHB) is contemplating the auction of segments of its land holdings to private developers, indicating a departure from its primary focus on affordable housing. This proposal is still in its preliminary stages and has been a topic of repeated discussions among senior officials of both the administration and the board. Initially, two land parcels, each approximately 4-5 acres in size in Sector 54, could be offered for auction, though specifics such as reserve prices and terms remain undecided. This development has sparked renewed discussions about the board’s…

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Andhra Pradesh Plans to Update Urban Land Values from Feb 1

Representative AI image VIJAYAWADA: The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a revision of land market values in urban areas, effective February 1. The registration department has been instructed to assess market values and finalize the new valuations promptly. This revision follows nearly a year after the last update in February. Officials revealed that this initiative aims to align the official market values with the current market conditions, as there have been noticeable discrepancies between guideline prices and actual transaction amounts across various urban, semi-urban, and rural regions. Each district will have an evaluation committee led by the joint collector, including…

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Gujarat Plans Deregulation of NA in Town Planning Schemes

GANDHINAGAR: The Gujarat government is considering a proposal to remove the mandatory requirement for obtaining a non-agriculture (NA) certificate from the revenue department for projects—be it residential, commercial, mixed-use, or industrial—within town planning (TP) scheme areas. In a high-level meeting held on Thursday in Gandhinagar with officials from the government of India and secretaries of all state departments, the Gujarat government indicated to the Union government that it would likely repeal the clause requiring NA permission in areas governed by draft and finalized TP schemes. This certificate, issued by collectorates and district development offices, has been cited as a significant…

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Housing Revolution Needed: Niranjan Hiranandani, Naredco

NEW DELHI: The National Real Estate Development Council (Naredco) has pointed out a significant tax imbalance between corporations and individual taxpayers, urging the government to adjust income tax rates. The organization claims that individuals and partnerships engaged in business face substantially higher taxes compared to companies. Niranjan Hiranandani, chairman of Naredco, emphasized that while corporations generally pay an effective tax rate around 25%, individuals in similar business roles may pay up to 40%, including surcharges and cesses. “If a company is taxed at 25%, why should an individual or partnership in the same field face a 40% tax?” he questioned,…

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TVS Emerald Secures ₹425 Crore from IFC for Housing Projects

NEW DELHI: Realty company TVS Emerald has secured Rs 425 crore in equity funding from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to finance new housing developments. Part of the TVS Group, TVS Emerald announced on Thursday that these funds will assist in the development of two upcoming residential projects, set to launch in the next fiscal year in Chennai and Bengaluru, along with additional projects in the pipeline. The company will allocate Rs 136 crore for the Chennai project and Rs 103 crore for the Bengaluru project. The remaining funds will support further residential ventures over the next two years. The…

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RMZ Plans $30 Billion Investment in Mumbai Region Over 10 Years

NEW DELHI: RMZ has announced an investment collaboration with the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) and the City & Industrial Development Corporation of Maharashtra (CIDCO) at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. The company aims to mobilize investments totaling up to USD 30 billion in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) over the next decade, potentially creating around three lakh direct and indirect jobs throughout the project lifecycle. RMZ will lead the investment structuring and capital mobilization efforts, along with master planning, development, and long-term asset management. MMRDA will assist in land identification and aggregation. Additionally, the company plans…

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DLF Q3 FY26 Net Profit Rises 13.66%

NEW DELHI: DLF has announced a 13.66% increase in net consolidated profit for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The profit after tax reached ₹1,203.36 crore for Q3 FY26, compared to ₹1,058.73 crore in the same quarter last fiscal year, as reported in a BSE filing. The company’s net consolidated total income was ₹2,479.54 crore in Q3 FY26, reflecting a 42.71% growth from ₹1,737.47 crore recorded in the same quarter last year. Gross collections for the quarter amounted to ₹5,100 crore, with cumulative net collections for the nine-month period at ₹10,216 crore, indicating a year-on-year growth of 21%. The company…