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Mumbai Property Registration Jumps 3% in March 2026

NEW DELHI: Property registrations in the Mumbai region rose by 3% in March, totaling 15,983 units—the highest figure recorded in the past 14 years, according to Knight Frank. This marks an increase from last year’s March, which saw 15,510 registrations. In a statement released on Tuesday, Knight Frank reported that the city of Mumbai (within BMC jurisdiction) recorded these transactions, which include both primary and secondary market sales. “This is the highest monthly registration volume for March in 14 years, exceeding the previous peak observed in March 2025, emphasizing the strength and resilience of the city’s residential market,” the report…

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Buyer Can Withdraw Deposit Pending Builder’s Appeal: Bombay HC

Here’s a rewritten version of the content you provided: MUMBAI: The High Court observed that a builder and a buyer cannot be treated equally as the buyer is typically in a vulnerable position. Consequently, it allowed a flat purchaser to withdraw a sum deposited with the builder, amidst an appeal regarding a project that has been delayed for over a decade. On Monday, the High Court ruled that the provisions of RERA do not prevent the appellate tribunal from exercising its discretion in exceptional cases to release amounts deposited by the builder during the appeal process. The Court clarified that…

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Punjab govt. unveils industrial reforms, eases lease conversion rules

Representative AI image CHANDIGARH: The Punjab government has approved significant industrial reforms, including amendments to facilitate the conversion of leasehold industrial plots and sheds into freehold status, as announced by Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora on Tuesday. Arora, responsible for industries, commerce, investment promotion, power, and local government portfolios, noted that the cabinet has also sanctioned the rationalization of post-allotment services for freehold plot holders. The reforms, developed through collaboration with industry stakeholders, are intended to enhance the ease of doing business and foster a transparent and investor-friendly industrial environment. The conversion fee has been set at 5%, with a full…

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Maharashtra Maintains Reckoner Rates for FY27

File Photo NEW DELHI: The Maharashtra government has decided to keep the ready reckoner (RR) rates unchanged for the financial year 2026-27. The Inspector General of Registration and Controller of Stamps announced that the rates, effective from April 1, 2026, will remain at FY26 levels. Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule explained that this decision aims to alleviate any additional financial burden on citizens during property transactions. Sukhraj Nahar, President of CREDAI-MCHI, stated, “By not increasing RR rates, the government has ensured vital stability in the real estate sector, preserving project viability and avoiding hikes in statutory premiums and related costs linked…

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Gurugram Residents Face 18% Interest on Unpaid Taxes Starting April 1

GURUGRAM: Residents are reminded to settle their outstanding property tax and water bills by Tuesday. Beginning April 1, any unpaid property tax will incur an annual interest rate of 18%, and overdue water bills will face an added surcharge. To accommodate last-minute payments, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) will keep all related offices open on Tuesday, despite it being a holiday, allowing residents to clear their outstanding dues. Officials noted that those who miss the deadline will be subjected to additional penalties. MCG Commissioner Pradeep Dahiya urged residents to pay on time to avoid additional financial burdens from interest…

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Enzyme Office Spaces Expands with 350K Sq Ft in Bengaluru

Enzyme Office Spaces signs 3.5 lakh sq ft in Bengaluru, expands footprint BENGALURU: Enzyme Office Spaces has signed lease agreements totaling 3.5 lakh sq ft in Bengaluru, further establishing its presence in key micro-markets. Since the start of this year, the company has leased approximately 1.8 lakh sq ft in Whitefield, 1.5 lakh sq ft in HSR Layout, and 16,000 sq ft in Hebbal, which is expected to generate around ₹50 crore in annual revenue. The new facilities are being developed as managed office spaces with a combined capacity of approximately 5,000 seats, raising Enzyme’s total seating capacity in India…

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Oberoi Realty to Redevelop 1,740 Sq Meters in Mumbai

Representative image NEW DELHI: Oberoi Realty has initiated a development agreement for the redevelopment of a 1,740 sq meter plot located at Malabar Hill, Mumbai. This land will be developed in conjunction with nearby societies under a cluster development scheme, with the company anticipating a free sale component entitlement of up to 51,000 sq ft from this site. The company had previously signed a development agreement with two neighboring housing societies on M.L. Dahanukar Marg and Dr. G. Deshmukh Marg at Peddar Road, covering a total land area of 4,800 sq meters. From this project, the company forecasts a free…

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Mindspace REIT Buys 2.6M Sq Ft Chennai Office for ₹2,541 Cr

NEW DELHI: Mindspace Business Parks REIT (Mindspace REIT) has successfully acquired a 2.6 million sq ft grade-A office property in Chennai for approximately ₹2,541 crore, enhancing its foothold in the southern market. The acquisition involves obtaining 100% equity in the entities that own Commerzone Pallikaranai, situated on the Pallavaram-Thoraipakkam Road (PTR) corridor, a significant office micro-market in Chennai. This transaction has received board approval, along with a planned preferential unit issuance of up to ₹675 crore, pending regulatory and unitholder approvals. The asset features around 1.4 million sq ft of finished office space and 1.2 million sq ft under development,…

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IBBI Suspends Insolvency Pro for 2 Years in Supertech Case

NEW DELHI: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has suspended an insolvency professional’s registration for two years due to serious lapses in managing the insolvency proceedings of Supertech Ltd and Nobility Estates. In an order dated March 30, the IBBI’s disciplinary committee found that Hitesh Goel neglected his responsibilities as defined under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) and relevant regulations while handling the corporate insolvency resolution process for both companies. Supertech Ltd was initiated into insolvency in March 2022, with Goel first acting as the interim resolution professional (IRP) and later confirmed as the resolution professional. The…

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Shashank Jain Appointed CEO as Alok Aggarwal Retires from Brookfield India REIT

NEW DELHI: The Board of Directors at Brookprop Management Services, which manages Brookfield India Real Estate Trust (Brookfield India REIT), has appointed Shashank Jain as the new Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Alok Aggarwal. Alok Aggarwal, who has been at the helm since the inception of the REIT, will be stepping down as of the close of business on June 30, 2026, as per a regulatory filing. Jain comes from PwC India, where he served as co-head of the deals practice, bringing over 25 years of experience in real estate, private equity, and mergers…