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Get Fire NOC in 30 Days or Face Action: Ludhiana Residents Warned

Ludhiana: In the wake of a significant fire incident, the Ludhiana municipal authorities are emphasizing the urgent need for robust fire safety protocols in the industrial sector. Municipal Commissioner Aaditya Dachalwal announced on Thursday that residents must secure a fire safety No Objection Certificate (NOC) within 30 days, or face penalties. Under the Fire Prevention and Fire Safety Act of 2012, residents are required to obtain this fire safety NOC from the fire department within the specified timeframe, or risk incurring heavy fines and possible building sealings for non-compliance. Officials stated that all commercial properties—including educational institutions and coaching centers—must…

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Mysuru MDA Seeks Landowner Consent for Mega Housing Plan

Representative Image MYSURU: The Mysuru Development Authority (MDA) has invited landowners from four villages in Yelwal hobli to submit consent letters for a proposed mega residential layout covering 2,113 acres. This project is part of the 50:50 scheme, where landowners will receive half of the developed land in exchange for the land they surrender. However, villagers have expressed concern over a lack of information regarding the project, while real estate experts have raised questions about its feasibility. The MDA’s proposal encompasses the villages of Nagawala, Bommenahalli, Kammarahalli, and Doddamaragowdanahalli. The initiative requires participation from 1,524 landowners and is expected to…

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Delhi Mayor Urges Clearing Property Tax Dues in Amnesty Scheme

NEW DELHI: Delhi Mayor Sardar Raja Iqbal Singh urged residents to pay overdue property taxes under the Property Tax Amnesty Scheme 2025-26, which includes waivers on interest and penalties. The offer ends on January 31. The Sumpattikar Niptaan Yojana (SUNIYO) allows taxpayers to completely waive property tax, interest, and penalties for dues from before the 2020-21 fiscal year, contingent on payment of the principal tax for the current year (2025-26) and for the previous five years (2020-21 to 2024-25). A late fee of 5% is applicable after the deadline. “We encourage property owners to take full advantage of this opportunity…

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Veegaland Developers Files ₹250-Crore IPO with Sebi

NEW DELHI: Veegaland Developers, a real estate firm under the V-Guard group, has submitted draft papers to market regulator Sebi to raise ₹250 crore through an initial public offering (IPO) aimed at fueling its expansion efforts. This IPO is a completely new issue of shares, with no Offer-for-Sale (OFS) element, as detailed in the draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) submitted on Tuesday. Funds from the IPO will be allocated to cover part of the ongoing and upcoming project costs, estimated at ₹111.60 crore, alongside ₹18.49 crore earmarked for purchasing specific land parcels for residential projects. The remainder will be utilized…

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RBI Report: Creditors Recovered ₹4 Lakh Cr via IBC by Sept 2025

MUMBAI: According to a Reserve Bank report released Wednesday, creditors have recovered ₹4 lakh crore under resolution plans initiated under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) as of September 30, 2025. Since the introduction of corporate insolvency resolution processes in December 2016, a total of 8,659 Corporate Insolvency Resolution Processes (CIRPs) have been initiated, with 6,761 (or 78.1%) successfully completed by September 30, 2025. The IBC primarily aims to assist corporate debtors (CDs) in distress. During the period from April to September 2025, the code aided 187 CDs, bringing the total number of aided debtors to 3,865 since the IBC’s…

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Private Equity in Indian Real Estate Soars 59% to $6.7B by 2025

NEW DELHI: Private equity investments in India’s real estate sector saw a significant surge in 2025, with total capital deployment reaching $6.7 billion (₹593 billion), reflecting a 59% increase from the previous year, as reported by Savills India. The investment figure encompasses equity investments made through private channels, structured debt deals by alternative investment funds (AIFs), and non-convertible debenture (NCD) issuances. Foreign investors maintained a dominant presence, responsible for 76% of total private equity inflows. Savills highlights the recovery as being driven by improved regulatory transparency via RERA, developers’ balance sheet consolidation, and a stronger emphasis on asset-level performance. The…

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Himachal Pradesh Cabinet Approves Township Near Chandigarh

Representative AI image SHIMLA: On Tuesday, the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet announced several significant decisions, including plans for a world-class township at Shitalpur near Chandigarh and the creation of 600 positions for assistant staff nurses in state-operated medical facilities. In a meeting led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the cabinet also agreed to fill 53 assistant professor roles and 121 various categories of posts across medical colleges in the state to bolster the healthcare system, according to an official statement. For the new township in Shitalpur, located in Solan district’s Baddi area, the cabinet approved transferring 3,400 bighas of land…

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Panel Established to Revise Gujarat Land Revenue Act

Representative AI image GANDHINAGAR: The state government recently established a committee led by retired IAS officer C.L. Meena to review the Gujarat Land Revenue Act of 1879 and related regulations. The objective is to recommend necessary amendments to the Act. The committee, composed of other members like M.B. Parmar and Anis Mankad (both retired IAS officers) along with a member secretary, is tasked with submitting its report within six months. A notification regarding this was released on December 22. As outlined in the notification, the committee is responsible for assessing the revenue department’s rules, resolutions, and manuals connected to this…

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InvITs, REITs Distributions Surge 55% YoY in Q2 FY26: ICRA

NEW DELHI: According to ICRA Analytics, India’s Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) showed remarkable growth in distributions for the second quarter of FY2026, buoyed by robust performance in various sectors such as roads, power, energy, commercial real estate, telecom infrastructure, and logistics. Distributions from public InvITs and REITs surged by 34.3% quarter-on-quarter, exceeding ₹3,300 crore in Q2 FY26. On a year-on-year basis, distributions saw a 55.4% increase from the previous year. REITs were the standout performers this quarter, benefiting from steady leasing activity, rental growth, and improved collection rates within commercial office portfolios. Meanwhile, road…

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Gaurs Group Secures ₹440 Crore via Non-Convertible Debentures

NEW DELHI: Gaurs Group has successfully completed its inaugural public offering of non-convertible debentures (NCDs), raising ₹440 crore, and the issue has been fully subscribed. Three mutual funds participated in the subscription. The debentures were issued by Gaursons India, the parent company of Gaurs Group, and will be traded on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). Kotak Mahindra Bank served as the sole arranger for this transaction. “This gives us enhanced flexibility to foster growth while ensuring a sound capital structure,” remarked Sarthak Gaur, director of the company. The entire process was concluded over a span of nearly three months. The…