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Bengaluru Engineers Appeal Against RERA ‘Promoter’ Order

BENGALURU: Several engineers from the Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) are urging senior officials to contest the Karnataka Real Estate Regulatory Authority (K-Rera) order issued on Nov 7, which classifies the agency as a promoter under the Rera Act. However, sources indicate that BDA chairman NA Harris is reluctant to pursue an appeal, causing unrest within the organization. A senior bureaucrat commented, “The engineers are pressing the government to file an appeal to exempt the Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL) from Rera’s jurisdiction. Their primary concern is straightforward: the BDA has a history of delays. Being under Rera means they will be…

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Hyderabad: Interest Grows in Neopolis Kokapet Phase-III Auction

Representative AI image HYDERABAD: Over 85 developers and real estate firms are interested in the upcoming four-day e-auction for Neopolis, Kokapet Phase-3, scheduled for the third week of November. The Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA) held pre-bid discussions with potential bidders and companies on Monday. HMDA plans to auction plots in Neopolis, Kokapet, and the Golden Mile layout on November 24, 28, and December 3, 5, offering two plots each day. During a nearly two-hour session, HMDA Commissioner Sarfaraz Ahmad clarified the e-auction process, compliance, zoning laws, and payment methods, addressing questions from bidders. Cushman & Wakefield highlighted Hyderabad’s robust…

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Nagpur Seeks Freehold Status for 332 Shiv Nagar Plots

Representative image NAGPUR: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) is preparing to submit a proposal to the state government to grant freehold status to 332 plots in the Shiv Nagar (Mirchi Bazaar) layout. This decision has sparked new political dynamics ahead of the civic elections, as plot holders from the remaining 20 NMC-owned layouts—over 1,300 beneficiaries citywide—are now advocating for similar relief, claiming favoritism and selective action by the administration. The proposal, strongly advocated by Central Nagpur MLA Pravin Datke and endorsed by CM Devendra Fadnavis, aims to convert leasehold plots in Shiv Nagar into freehold. This comes after the government’s…

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Unitech’s Q2 FY26 Loss Shrinks to ₹739 Crore

NEW DELHI: Realty company Unitech Ltd has narrowed its consolidated net loss to ₹738.72 crore for the most recent September quarter. This is a decrease from a net loss of ₹766.76 crore in the same quarter last year. Total revenue rose to ₹151.01 crore in the second quarter of this fiscal year, up from ₹79.94 crore during the previous year, as per a regulatory announcement. In 2020, the company’s board was superseded by the central government following a directive from the Supreme Court. Following this, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs proposed a new board’s formation, which received Supreme Court approval…

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Four of 16 Developers Selected for South Mumbai Rail Plot

Representative AI image The Railway Land Development Authority (RLDA) has narrowed down its selection to four developers from a pool of 16 interested parties bidding for the development of a prime 2.5-acre site in Mahalaxmi, South Mumbai. This project is estimated to hold a revenue potential nearing Rs 10,000 crore, according to sources familiar with the matter. This tender saw significant participation from top developers, signaling a competitive bidding process for this government-owned parcel. The electronic bidding occurred on Tuesday. From what we gather from The Economic Times, the shortlisted developers include Lodha Group, Sobha Ltd, Dineshchandra R Agrawal Infracon,…

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Maharashtra Panel Approves Kamathipura Redevelopment Bid

Representative Image MUMBAI: The High Powered Committee of the state government has approved the Kamathipura Redevelopment Project. Mhada, acting as the nodal agency, has invited bids for this redevelopment under the Construction and Development Agency model. According to a Mhada survey, there are 800 old and dilapidated buildings in Kamathipura across 34 acres. Many of these structures are over a century old and beyond repair. Most of the properties, which are privately owned, are only 50 sq meters in size, making it financially unfeasible for landlords to initiate redevelopment. Consequently, the state has tasked Mhada’s Repair and Reconstruction Board with…

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UP Government Provides Stamp Duty Break for Lease Agreements

LUCKNOW: The stamp and registration department is introducing substantial concessions on stamp fees for rent agreements up to 10 years, simplifying the registration process. The cabinet approved this proposal on Friday. Currently, registration exists, but many landlords and tenants skip it due to high costs. Agreements that remain unregistered lack legal validity under the UP Regulation of Urban Premises Tenancy Act, making them prone to disputes. Finance Minister Suresh Khanna noted that while current regulations require registration for tenancy deeds over one year, most are either verbal agreements or, when written, remain unregistered. “These situations often arise during audits by…

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Odisha Govt Launches New Law to Streamline Land Management

Representative AI image PURI: The state government is set to launch a new Odisha Land Management Act aimed at simplifying land-related processes throughout the state. This announcement came from Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari during a review meeting at the Puri Circuit House on Thursday. The forthcoming legislation aims to replace several outdated revenue laws, providing citizens with a streamlined approach to managing land records and mutations through their local tehsildars. “The current land laws contain numerous outdated and complicated provisions that lead to unnecessary delays and bureaucratic obstacles,” Minister Pujari stated. In conjunction with the new act, the government will…

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Hubtown’s Q2 FY26 Profit Surges to ₹32 Crore

NEW DELHI: Hubtown Ltd, a real estate company, reported a 65% increase in consolidated net profit for the September quarter, reaching Rs 31.67 crore, driven by higher income. The net profit in the same period last year was Rs 19.20 crore. According to a regulatory filing from the Mumbai-based firm, total income increased to Rs 263.29 crore in the second quarter of this fiscal year, compared to Rs 139.31 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. “We observed significant progress in our ultra-luxury and premium residential projects,” stated Vyomesh Shah, Managing Director and Co-Founder of Hubtown Ltd. Shah…

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Prestige Estates Q2 FY26 Profit Soars 95% to ₹457.4 Crore

NEW DELHI: Prestige Estates Projects Ltd has announced a 95% increase in consolidated net profit, reaching Rs 457.4 crore for the September quarter, thanks to higher income and reduced expenses. In the same quarter last year, net profit was Rs 234.6 crore. The total income surged to Rs 2,697.8 crore in the second quarter of this fiscal, up from Rs 2,423.8 crore during the corresponding period last year, as reported in their Wednesday regulatory filing. Irfan Razack, Chairman and Managing Director of Prestige Group, stated that the company has delivered strong financial and operational performance. “The first half of FY26…