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Kanpur: Father-Son Duo Charged in PMAY Scam Involving 29 Victims

KANPUR: A father-son pair has been accused of defrauding 29 individuals out of ₹7 lakh by promising housing under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana in the Chakeri police station area. The victims, who did not receive homes or refunds, prompted one to file an FIR following a court order. According to the complaint lodged by Ashish Kumar from Kopar Ganj, Raipurwa, he works as a laborer and knew Pawan Kumar of Raksha Vihar, Shyam Nagar. Pawan claimed that his father, Dinesh Kumar, was employed at a gun factory and could facilitate jobs at Metro or the factory, along with colony…

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SC urges NCLAT to rule on 14 Supertech housing projects

NEW DELHI: On Monday, the Supreme Court urged the NCLAT to swiftly decide on the amalgamation of 14 remaining housing projects of the financially troubled real estate firm Supertech within a court-supervised framework, aiming to expedite completion and alleviate the concerns of homebuyers. Earlier, on February 5, the Supreme Court upheld an NCLAT order directing the State-owned NBCC to complete 16 out of 30 housing projects of Supertech Limited. The NCLAT is set to re-examine the issue on April 24. A bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi took note of the worries expressed by homebuyers…

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MahaRERA Approves 10,000+ Housing Projects in FY26

NAGPUR: The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRera) has approved 10,379 housing projects for the financial year 2025-26, highlighting its regulatory oversight and boosting the state’s real estate sector. This included 4,204 new project registrations, modifications in 2,488 projects, and timeline extensions for 3,687 developments, signaling both growth and compliance within the industry. According to the regulatory authority, these approvals align with ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and adherence to the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. This act requires developers to receive MahaRera’s clearance for any changes or extensions beyond the initially sanctioned plans. Securing these approvals is…

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PNB Housing Finance Reports 18.34% Net Profit Increase in FY26

NEW DELHI: PNB Housing Finance has announced an 18.34% increase in its net consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for the financial year 2025-26, reaching ₹2,291.24 crore compared to ₹1,936.14 crore in FY25, according to a BSE filing. The company’s net consolidated total income grew by 10.58%, amounting to ₹8,505.04 crore in FY26, up from ₹7,691.63 crore in FY25. In Q1 FY26, the company’s net consolidated total income was ₹2,171.91 crore, reflecting a 6.63% increase from ₹2,036.78 crore during the same period last year. Its PAT for Q4 FY26 was ₹655.80 crore, a 19.15% rise from ₹550.38 crore in Q4 FY25.…

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MMRDA Gains 216 Acres in Raigad for Mumbai 3.0 Project

Representative image The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has commenced the Mumbai 3.0 project, successfully aggregating 216 acres in the Raigad district and formally adopting a shareholders’ agreement to transition into the execution phase. This land acquisition is targeted in the Raigad Pen growth corridor, where the New Town Development Area for Mumbai 3.0 is being envisioned. This marks a significant milestone under MMRDA’s participatory land acquisition framework, which has garnered enthusiastic support from local landowners. “Mumbai 3.0 signifies a transformative era in urban planning, centered on community involvement. Through this model, we aim to foster trust and facilitate…

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BPTP to Invest ₹1,100 Crore in Greater Faridabad Housing

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: BPTP is set to invest approximately ₹1,100 crore to launch a residential project in Sector 80, Greater Faridabad, with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of ₹1,800 crore. The project, named Skynest, will consist of 325 residential units spread across two high-rise towers. It will feature 3BHK and 4BHK apartment configurations, with sizes ranging from 3,185 sq ft to 3,856 sq ft. This development will be part of BPTP’s wider portfolio in the NCR, where the company has ongoing residential and mixed-use projects in Faridabad, Gurugram, and Noida. The completion of the project is planned…

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Vedaanta Senior Living to invest ₹200 crore in Kerala soon

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: Vedaanta Senior Living has announced plans to invest approximately ₹200 crore in Kerala over the next three years. As a part of this initiative, the company has introduced a senior living project named Eden Gardens in Ettumanoor, near Kottayam, with an initial investment of ₹50 crore. The project, spanning four acres, will feature 48 villas and around 30 apartments, with prices commencing at ₹76 lakh. This development signifies the company’s expansion in Kerala, where it already operates in Guruvayur and Kochi, with another project anticipated in Thrissur. The completion timeline for the project has not…

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Q1 2026 Office Completions Drop 36% Amid West Asia Tensions

Representative Image NEW DELHI: According to a report by Vestian, India’s office space completions plunged 36% quarter-on-quarter, reaching 9.7 million sq ft in Q1 2026, the lowest in a year. The slowdown can be attributed to global uncertainties, including the West Asia conflict, causing developers to adopt a more cautious stance. Cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Mumbai were significantly affected, with Hyderabad’s completions dropping to just 0.3 million sq ft from 6 million sq ft in the previous quarter. Despite this reduction in supply, office demand remained strong, with absorption increasing by 20% year-on-year to 21.53 million sq ft, driven…

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Bengaluru Development Body’s New Maintenance Policy Starts Next Month

BENGALURU: The Bangalore Development Authority (BDA) plans to implement a new maintenance policy for its apartment projects starting next month. This policy will apply to new developments and aims to bring existing apartments under a similar framework. Although BDA currently oversees essential services, including lifts, security, garbage disposal, and common areas, officials acknowledge the absence of a formal maintenance management and funding policy. The proposed policy will clarify the duration of the developer’s maintenance responsibility—likely one to two years—after which duties will shift to resident welfare associations (RWAs). It also aims to standardize maintenance charge calculations and collections. Currently, BDA…

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Experts urge safer, planned housing solutions in Lucknow slums

LUCKNOW: Following the tragic Vikas Nagar fire incident, urban planners and architects are calling for a major reevaluation of how informal settlements and temporary housing areas are designed and rehabilitated in the city. Experts highlight that shanty settlements often arise near significant construction sites and labor hubs, stressing the need for sustainable rehabilitation that does not displace residents from their existing socio-economic networks. “Every time there is significant construction, informal housing clusters appear as workers seek proximity to their jobs. Ignoring this reality leads to repeated tragedies. Rather than evicting or relocating families, authorities should consider in-situ redevelopment as a…