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Chandigarh raises property conversion charges

CHANDIGARH: Property owners in the city will face significantly increased fees for converting leasehold residential properties to freehold status. This change is part of a new notification from the Chandigarh administration, marking the first revision of these charges since 2017. The new fees have increased by two to four times, depending on property size and location, and are directly tied to updated collector rates. The notification indicated that the land rate for calculating conversion charges will be aligned with the collector rates (in Rs per sqm) applied to residential urban areas, as per the rates announced on March 25. Additionally,…

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SEBI Reclassifies REITs as Equity, Expands Investor Access

NEW DELHI: To enhance participation in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved amendments to the SEBI (Mutual Funds) Regulations, 1996, reclassifying REITs as “equity” while maintaining InvITs under the “hybrid” category for mutual fund and specialized investment fund investments. The decision, made during SEBI’s board meeting, is expected to facilitate greater mutual fund investment in REITs by including them in equity indices. The regulator noted that these changes followed public consultations in April 2025 and extensive discussions with industry stakeholders. This adjustment aligns domestic regulations with…

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Chandigarh to Hire Third-Party Agencies for Fire Safety Audits

Certainly! Here’s a revised version of the content: — CHANDIGARH: The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation is launching a significant reform to enhance fire safety in the city. This initiative involves empaneling certified third-party agencies to conduct fire safety audits for over 25,000 commercial and institutional buildings, including schools, hospitals, offices, factories, shopping malls, and high-rises. This effort comes in response to increasing concerns regarding substandard firefighting equipment and inadequate preparedness among building occupants. Currently, there are no regulations governing the suppliers or installers of fire safety systems, often resulting in inferior installations that fail during emergencies. Certified agencies will carry out…

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BMC Seeks Developers for Mumbai Slum Rehab on 26 Parcels

MUMBAI: On Thursday, the BMC announced the invitation for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified developers to undertake slum rehabilitation projects on 26 civic-owned land parcels, as per Regulation 33(10) of the Development Control and Promotion Regulations 2034. BMC’s latest initiative comes four months after it sought EOIs for 64 Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) schemes, covering approximately 49,000 structures over an area of about 8.4 lakh sq m, which attracted insufficient interest. A senior civic official commented, “BMC acts as the planning authority for 64 SRA schemes, of which 17 have been suspended. EOIs were solicited for 47 schemes in…

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NBCC Signs Deal with RIICO for ₹3,700 Crore Jaipur Project

NEW DELHI: State-owned NBCC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rajasthan State Industrial Development & Investment Corporation Ltd (RIICO) to develop a project worth ₹3,700 crore in Jaipur. In a statement released on Thursday, NBCC announced the MoU with RIICO for the development of Rajasthan Mandapam and associated infrastructure near Jaipur International Airport. The project is estimated to be around ₹3,700 crore. NBCC will serve as the Executing Agency for this 95-acre project. According to the statement, “RIICO will provide NBCC with an initial interest-free advance of ₹50 crore, while NBCC will secure the remaining funds through…

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New Policy to Regularise 25,000+ Mumbai Buildings Without OC

MUMBAI: Ashish Shelar, the Guardian Minister for Mumbai Suburbs, announced on Thursday that a new government policy will soon regularize over 25,000 buildings in the city that have been denied Occupation Certificates (OC). This initiative, ahead of the upcoming civic polls, will provide significant relief to thousands of residents living in these structures who have been classified as “unauthorized occupants.” The decision was made during a meeting attended by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), along with the urban development, revenue, and co-operation departments, according to Shelar. “We are creating a policy to issue OCs for buildings constructed under the BMC’s…

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MIDC Notifies Three Developers, PMRDA Over Hinjewadi Traffic Issues

The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has issued notices to three developers—Gera Developments, Godrej Properties, and VTP Realty—due to hazardous traffic conditions created on several roads in Hinjewadi Phase-III. Officials reported that vehicles carrying excavated material and ready-mix concrete were leaving muddy residue on the roads, creating dangerously slippery conditions. MIDC Executive Engineer RG Totla mentioned in the notice that this has resulted in four to five two-wheelers slipping on these roads. MIDC has mandated that the developers install tyre wash pits at their construction sites and ensure vehicles are cleaned before entering public roads. Additionally, the developers are required…

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RBI Signs ₹3,472 Crore Deal for New Office at Nariman Point

Representative image MUMBAI: In a landmark transaction, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has finalized an agreement with Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL) to acquire a 4.2-acre plot at Nariman Point for ₹3,472 crore, which will house its new office complex. This year, the Wadia Group’s Bombay Dyeing and Manufacturing Company sold a 22-acre parcel in Worli to Goisu Realty, a subsidiary of Japanese developer Sumitomo, for ₹5,200 crore. MMRCL representatives stated that the sale deed for the Nariman Point plot was officially registered on September 5, allowing the central bank to progress with its new office complex in…

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Noida’s Ground Coverage Cap to Align with Major Bylaw Changes

NOIDA: The Uttar Pradesh government is set to eliminate limits on ground coverage and increase the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) for industrial, residential, and commercial projects. This initiative aims to facilitate both vertical and horizontal growth through the introduction of new uniform building bylaws for the Noida, Greater Noida, and YEIDA industrial development authorities. The aim is to simplify construction regulations, stimulate investment, and resolve ambiguities arising from varying rules across jurisdictions. The proposed regulations are informed by a comparative analysis of bylaws from states including Telangana, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Odisha, along with best practices from Singapore, Japan,…