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Puravankara Q1 FY26 Pre-sales Reach ₹1,124 Crore

NEW DELHI: Puravankara has announced pre-sales of ₹1,124 crore for Q1 FY26, marking a 6% year-over-year increase, despite no new project launches this quarter. This achievement is driven by a 9% increase in average price realization, now at ₹8,988 per sq ft, complemented by consistent sales across existing projects. Sales volume reached 1.25 million sq ft, with collections amounting to ₹857 crore. The company is enhancing its development pipeline, adding projects with a total projected gross development value (GDV) of ₹3,100 crore. This includes the redevelopment of eight housing societies in Chembur, Mumbai, covering four acres and offering over 1.2…

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Maharashtra CM to Seek Bombay HC Nod for Slum Rehab on Forest Land

File Photo MUMBAI: The state government is planning to petition the Bombay High Court for permission to undertake slum rehabilitation on portions of forest land currently occupied by slums. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated on Wednesday that any remaining land will be dedicated to forest regeneration. This statement came while he addressed queries concerning the implementation of postpaid smart meters for electricity consumption during a motion in the state legislative council. BJP’s Pravin Darekar highlighted that numerous slum households situated between Goregaon and Dahisar, as well as in Thane, occupy forest land, including private forest areas. He noted that these…

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Peninsula Land Purchases Land in Alibaug and Karjat

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: Peninsula Land, a part of the Ashok Piramal Group, has successfully acquired two land parcels—11 acres in Sogaon, Alibaug and approximately 29 acres in Bhilawale, Karjat. Rajeev Piramal, CEO and Managing Director of the company, stated, “This is the initial deployment of capital from our real estate platform and underscores our commitment to expanding our plotted development business.” Recently, the company established a real estate development platform worth INR 765 crore through a partnership with investors Alpha Alternatives and Delta Corp. Published On Jul 10, 2025 at 03:28 PM IST Join the community…

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Noida Authority May Contest HC Ruling on Lease Rent Waivers

NOIDA: The Noida Authority has opted to challenge an Allahabad High Court ruling that annulled the state’s decision to revoke lease rent waivers previously granted to various real estate firms under the “zero period” policy. This policy is designed to offer relief against delays that developers cannot control, emphasizing the need to protect revenue and maintain policy consistency. During a meeting on June 14, the Authority’s board decided to contest the High Court’s April 23 decision, made in response to a petition by Greatvalue Projects India. The Authority asserts that the lease rent waivers contradict its established policy, which categorically…

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CIDCO Approves Conversion of Leasehold to Freehold Plots

Representative image created by AI The Maharashtra government has taken a notable step to enhance property ownership rights by converting residential plots allocated by the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) from leasehold to freehold. This decision is poised to affect plot owners in Navi Mumbai and other areas developed by CIDCO. To facilitate the implementation of this directive, CIDCO has established a dedicated committee to oversee and review applications for these conversions. This scheme is applicable to residential plots awarded through the tender process, CIDCO-built housing projects, and those allotted under the 12.5% and 22.5% land allotment schemes. Eligible…

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Gmada proposes ₹800/sq yard cut in enhancement fees for sectors 76-80

MOHALI: A potential relief for over 30,000 plot allottees in sectors 76 to 80 is on the horizon as the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has proposed reducing enhancement charges by Rs 800 per square yard. However, this proposal awaits final approval, as the state government is seeking a comparative review of enhancement charge calculations used by other regional development authorities. The decision was made during a GMADA executive committee meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Secretary K.A.P. Sinha, who also leads the committee. The meeting took place at the PUDA office in Sector 62 on Thursday. Before proceeding with…

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Bain Capital sells 1.9% stake in Embassy REIT for ₹691 crore

NEW DELHI: On Thursday, private investment firm Bain Capital divested 1.9% of its unitholding in Embassy Office Parks REIT for ₹691 crore via an open market transaction. Bain Capital, based in the US, sold just over 1.78 crore units through its affiliate, APAC Company XXIII, representing 1.87% of its stake in Embassy Office Parks REIT in Bengaluru, according to bulk deal data from the BSE. The units were sold at an average price of ₹388 each, resulting in a total deal value of ₹691.41 crore. The identities of the buyers for these units remain unknown on the exchange. Following the…

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Mittal Builders, HoABL to invest ₹2,000 Cr in Mumbai project

NEW DELHI: Realty company Mittal Builders has partnered with House of Abhinandan Lodha to launch a housing project in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region with a total investment of ₹2,000 crore. On Thursday, Mittal Builders announced it has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) to co-develop an 11-acre project comprising 3 million sq ft, including over 4,600 apartments and high-street retail spaces. The project is anticipated to be unveiled in the second quarter of 2025-26. “The joint venture entails an investment of approximately ₹2,000 crore and a gross development value (GDV) of over ₹3,000 crore…

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Puravankara to Co-Develop 5.5 Acres in East Bengaluru

Representative image created by AI NEW DELHI: Puravankara Group has announced a joint development on a 5.5-acre land parcel in Balagere, East Bengaluru, with a projected gross development value (GDV) exceeding ₹1,000 crore. This parcel includes a total saleable area of 0.83 million square feet, with the project expected to launch within six to nine months. According to Mallanna Sasalu, CEO-South of Puravankara, “We anticipate launching the project in the next 6-9 months, and are confident it will enhance our growing portfolio.” Earlier in the year, the company acquired a 3.63-acre site on Kanakapura Road, valued at over ₹700 crore.…

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Maharashtra to Legalize Subdivided Land by Jan 1, 2025

Representative image created by AI MUMBAI: The Maharashtra government is set to give legal recognition to subdivided land parcels until January 1, 2025, by easing and eventually eliminating the existing land fragmentation law, according to Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule, who spoke to the legislative assembly on Wednesday. Bawankule mentioned that more than 50 lakh families face challenges due to land fragmentation rules. He stated that plots measuring up to one guntha (approximately 1,089 sq ft) created before January 2025 will be legalized, allowing citizens to secure official property rights. However, any plots subdivided after January will need to comply with…