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Hyderabad’s HMDA earns ₹3,862 crore from record auctions

HYDERABAD: The land market in Hyderabad continues its upward trend, with the Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) completing four auction phases in the Neopolis and Golden Mile layouts, fetching a total of ₹3,862 crore and indicating strong investor confidence in the city’s growth sectors. In the final phase held on Friday, COEUS Education Management Private Limited acquired a 1.98-acre plot in Golden Mile for ₹77.75 crore per acre—₹7 crore above the starting price of ₹70 crore per acre. Since November 24, the HMDA has raised ₹3,862.8 crore from these auctions, demonstrating substantial market interest in premium, strategically located land across…

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Delhi civic body suggests no property tax hike for FY27.

NEW DELHI: On Friday, Ashwani Kumar, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) commissioner, unveiled a budget estimate of Rs 16,531 crore for the fiscal year 2026-27, maintaining no increase in property tax rates or new taxes for the third consecutive year. The corporation highlighted a significant growth in both its taxpayer base and tax revenue this year. By September, the number of property taxpayers rose by 19.8% compared to last year, surpassing the 1.2 million mark. Tax collection saw a 30% increase, yielding Rs 2,270 crore from property tax by September, up from Rs 1,589 crore year-on-year. A major proposed…

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Gang and Builders Collude in ₹100 Crore Noida Loan Fraud

Representative AI image NOIDA: A gang was dismantled for colluding with builders to withdraw Rs 100 crore from banks through fraudulent loans. Eight members were arrested in connection with the scheme. Rajkumar Mishra, the additional superintendent of police at Noida STF, reported that the arrests stemmed from a tip-off by an HDFC Bank official who detected unusual loan activities. Investigations revealed that the gang forged property documents and identities to obtain home and personal loans from various banks. These fabricated identities were used to purchase property, with the funds laundered through a network of shell companies and accounts. The gang’s…

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Smartworld Developers Buys 6 Acres in Noida for ₹414 Crore

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: Gurugram-based Smartworld Developers has successfully acquired a 24,000 sq. meter (approximately six-acre) land parcel in Sector 98, Noida, through auction for ₹414 crore. The estimated development cost of the project is around ₹2,000 crore, with a projected revenue of approximately ₹3,000 crore. The company plans to develop a mixed-use project featuring branded residences, high-street retail, and serviced homes. The company reported ₹6,400 crore in sales for FY25, marking an impressive 60% year-on-year growth. They have delivered 6.5 million sq. ft. of space, with another 20 million sq. ft. currently under development. With assets under management…

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RBI Cuts Repo Rate to 5.25%, Boosting Real Estate Growth

NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25%, indicating a shift towards monetary easing as inflation stabilizes at multi-year lows. This decision was made unanimously by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) during its 58th meeting held from December 3-5, 2025. With this rate cut, the standing deposit facility (SDF) rate is now at 5.00%, while the marginal standing facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate have been set to 5.50%. The MPC has also opted to maintain a neutral stance going forward. Growth Outlook Remains Strong India’s GDP…

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Amfi May Label REITs as Equity in January 2026 Rejig

MUMBAI: According to Nuvama Alternative & Quantitative Research, Knowledge Realty Trust (KRT), Embassy Office Parks, Mindspace Business Parks, Nexus Select Trust, and Brookfield may be classified under equity categories in the upcoming reclassification by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) scheduled for January 2026. Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) redefined Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) as ‘equity-related instruments’ to encourage greater participation from mutual funds. If REITs are moved to the equity categories by the mutual fund industry body, KRT and Embassy may be categorized as mid-caps, while Mindspace, Nexus, and Brookfield could be…

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Amaravati’s Buildings to Feature Unique Designs: AP CM

VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced on Thursday that Amaravati is being developed into a creative city, characterized by unique architecture and lush greenery. While chairing the 55th CRDA Authority meeting, he highlighted that comprehensive studies on architectural standards have been completed for the capital, emphasizing the need for construction speed and quality to go hand in hand. The CRDA Authority approved key projects, including the construction of Lok Bhavan, a governor’s residence complex with a budget of Rs 169 crore. They also sanctioned a Rs 7,380 crore loan from NABARD for infrastructure development in Amaravati. Additionally, tenders worth…

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RBI Cuts Key Rate to 5.25% Amid Strong GDP and Low Inflation

MUMBAI: On Friday, the Reserve Bank of India announced a reduction of 25 basis points in the policy repo rate, lowering it to 5.25 percent. This decision was shared by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra following the conclusion of a three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting that took place from December 3 to 5. The Governor noted that the MPC conducted a comprehensive review of the changing macroeconomic landscape and future forecasts before reaching a unanimous agreement on the rate cut, which takes effect immediately. During the announcement, the Governor stated, “The MPC convened on December 3rd, 4th, and 5th to…

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Brookfield India REIT Initiates QIP for ₹3,500 Crore

NEW DELHI: Brookfield India Real Estate Trust is set to raise up to Rs 3,500 crore through the sale of units to institutional investors. On Thursday, the company initiated its Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) issue to generate funds. Recently, unitholders of Brookfield India Real Estate Trust endorsed a proposal to secure funding through one or more institutional placements. According to a regulatory announcement, the issue committee of Brookprop Management Services Pvt Ltd, which manages Brookfield India REIT, has authorized the opening of the QIP issue on December 4, 2025, to start receiving bids. The panel also approved a floor price…

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DDA Faces ₹17,000 Crore in Liabilities, 34,000 Flats Unsold

Representative image NEW DELHI: As of March this year, the liabilities of the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) totaled approximately Rs 17,000 crore, the Lok Sabha was informed on Thursday. Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokhan Sahu, stated in a written response that the DDA has confirmed that all liabilities are paid promptly. The minister noted that no instances of mismanagement or administrative inefficiency have been observed within the land-owning agency. According to the data provided, DDA’s liabilities amounted to Rs 16,987.98 crore as of March 31, 2025. The agency also updated its housing inventory statistics in…