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Sebi Plans to Broaden Liquid MF Investments for REITs, InvITs

NEW DELHI: On Thursday, the market regulator Sebi proposed to broaden the investment scope for liquid mutual fund schemes by Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs), as the current eligibility criteria limit their investment choices. At present, these investments are confined to liquid schemes that have a high credit risk value and are highly classified in terms of risk. Sebi’s proposals aim to simplify business operations for REITs and InvITs, offering enhanced investment flexibility while maintaining necessary prudential safeguards. In its consultation paper, Sebi has also suggested that InvITs should be allowed to retain investments in…

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Renting a Flat Doesn’t Strip Homebuyers of Consumer Rights: SC

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has ruled that simply renting or leasing out a residential apartment does not automatically remove the buyer’s status as a “consumer” eligible for rights under consumer protection laws. A bench composed of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and N V Anjaria stated that the responsibility lies with the property builder to demonstrate that the primary reason for purchasing the apartment was for “commercial purposes” to exclude the buyer from being classified as a “consumer.” The bench noted that section 2(1)(d) of the Consumer Protection Act defines a “consumer” as anyone who purchases goods or services for…

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Knowledge Realty Trust’s Q3 FY26 NOI Rises 19%

NEW DELHI: Knowledge Realty Trust has announced a year-on-year net operating income (NOI) growth of 19%, reaching ₹10,407 million, while revenue rose by 21% to ₹11,787 million for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. The company declared distributions totaling ₹6,953 million, equating to ₹1.57 per unit. Shirish Godbole, CEO of Knowledge Realty Trust, stated, “We are pleased to report strong Q3 FY26 operating performance and robust distributions of ₹6,953 million (₹1.57 per unit).” The company leased 0.6 million square feet in Q3 FY26, bringing total leasing for the first nine months of FY26 to 2.4 million square feet. The portfolio…

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Godrej Properties Q3 FY26 Net Profit Up 22.55%

NEW DELHI: Godrej Properties (GPL) has reported a net consolidated profit growth of 22.55% for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. Its profit after tax (PAT) reached ₹193.87 crore, up from ₹158.20 crore during the same quarter last year, as per the company’s BSE filing. The company’s net consolidated total income for Q3 FY26 stood at ₹1,033.84 crore, reflecting a decline of 16.62% from ₹1,239.97 crore in the previous fiscal year’s corresponding quarter. Pirojsha Godrej, Executive Chairperson, stated, “The ₹6,000 crore equity capital raised through a QIP last financial year, combined with our operating cash flow, will support our continued…

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Pune to Seize 58 Properties for Tax Defaults

PUNE: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has initiated the process of attaching 58 properties, primarily commercial establishments, belonging to tax defaulters to meet its financial goal for the 2025-26 fiscal year, according to civic officials on Wednesday. “The civic administration is emphasizing action against significant tax defaulters. Special teams have been deployed for these confiscations,” stated Ravi Pawar, head of PMC’s property tax department. Data from PMC indicates that around Rs 5,500 crore is yet to be recovered from defaulters. While activists have praised the crackdown, they urge PMC to take more stringent actions, such as filing criminal complaints against…

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Glada Demolishes Three Illegal Colonies in Ludhiana Areas

Representative AI image LUDHIANA: The Greater Ludhiana Area Development Authority (GLADA) has ramped up its efforts against unauthorized urban expansion by demolishing three illegal colonies in Manakwal and Mehmoodpura on Wednesday. This action was taken in accordance with a “zero-tolerance” policy set by Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian and GLADA Chief Administrator Sandeep Kumar. Their goal is to halt the proliferation of unauthorized settlements that do not comply with state regulations for safety and infrastructure. GLADA’s regulatory team acted after developers reportedly disregarded several legal notices to cease construction. In a departure from previous operations which faced…

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SC aids Supertech buyers, upholds NCLAT order for NBCC takeover

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has intervened to assist thousands of frustrated homebuyers who have waited nearly two decades for their dream homes. On Thursday, the court upheld an NCLAT directive for the state-owned NBCC to swiftly complete 16 housing projects by the financially troubled realty firm Supertech Limited. The court has prohibited all tribunals and high courts from issuing orders that could hinder construction efforts by the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) Limited. A bench, comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi, invoked its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution, affirming the December 12, 2024,…

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₹3,000 Crore Allocated for Western UP Townships

LUCKNOW: To address the growing need for affordable housing in western Uttar Pradesh, the state government has allocated nearly Rs3,000 crore. This funding will assist families in Agra, Mathura-Vrindavan, Moradabad, and Bagpat, as new townships equipped with modern amenities are set to be developed in these cities. One township will be established in Agra, Moradabad, and Bagpat, while Mathura, a popular religious site, will receive two township projects. Approved in January, the funds are aimed at accumulating the necessary land for the township developments. Local housing development authorities submitted proposals to the housing department last year, requesting initial capital under…

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Oberoi Realty Wins Bid for 11-Acre Bandra East Land

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: Oberoi Realty has won the highest bid for a long-term lease of approximately 45,371 square meters (about 11 acres) of railway land in Bandra East, Mumbai. This was confirmed after the financial bids were opened by the Railway Land Development Authority (RLDA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Railways. The company submitted a bid of ₹5,400 crores, quoted as net present value (NPV), for a 99-year lease on the land, which is strategically located along the Western Express Highway and has potential for around 19.5 lakh sq ft of floor space index (FSI). As…

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MHADA to Redevelop Four Unsafe Buildings in Sion, Mumbai

NEW DELHI: The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) has given the green light for the redevelopment of four unsafe transit buildings at Sion Pratikshanagar. Sanjeev Jaiswal, vice president and CEO of the authority, has announced that requests for rehabilitation within the same layout will be approved. Additionally, the proposal for middle-income group (MIG) sale buildings has been cancelled, benefiting 261 families and four shop owners from Transit Buildings No. 36, 37, 53, and 54. Plans call for the construction of two new buildings with stilt plus 22 floors, providing a total of 322 transit tenements. The project is…