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UP-RERA to Open QPR Filing Window April 1-15, Warns of Penalties

NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (UP-RERA) will open its portal from April 1 to April 15, 2026, for promoters to upload their quarterly progress reports (QPRs) for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The authority has instructed all developers of registered projects to update their project details within this specified timeframe, warning that non-compliance may result in regulatory actions. UP-RERA emphasized that the submission of QPRs is required under section 11(1) of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016. This process is crucial for ensuring transparency and accountability within the sector. The reports provide information…

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RERA Orders Imperia Structures to Compensate Homebuyers ₹55L

NEW DELHI: The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Haryana RERA) in Gurugram has mandated Imperia Structures to compensate homebuyers ₹55 lakh for loss of property appreciation, in addition to amounts for mental distress and legal fees. This decision follows a complaint by Harjeet Kaur Dhillon and HS Dhillon concerning a residential unit in ‘The Esfera’ project located in sector 37C, Gurugram. Alongside the ₹55 lakh for appreciation loss, the adjudicating officer has ordered the builder to pay ₹1 lakh for mental distress and ₹50,000 for legal expenses. The buyers had booked their apartment in November 2013, with a promised possession…

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India’s Flex Office Space Tops 100 Million Sq Ft: IT, GCCs Boost Demand

NEW DELHI: India’s flexible office space has surpassed 100 million sq ft, reaching between 110-114 million sq ft from 2020 to 2025, as per a joint report by CBRE and FICCI. This segment has grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23-25% over the last five years, with total inventory nearly tripling during this period, which underscores the increasing significance of flexible workspaces in the country’s office market. Bengaluru holds the largest share of flexible workspace, with 30–32 million sq ft, followed by Delhi-NCR at 21-23 million sq ft and Pune at 13.6-14.6 million sq ft. The demand…

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ASK Property Fund Sells ₹650 Cr Stake in Mahagun Noida Project

NEW DELHI: ASK Property Fund has successfully exited its ₹650 crore investment in a residential project led by Mahagun Group in Noida, achieving an internal rate of return (IRR) of 21% and a 2.1x multiple, according to the company’s statement. The fund initially invested approximately ₹310 crore in 2021, supporting the project’s growth and providing structured capital for a saleable area of about 2.4 million square feet. Additionally, the fund has completed a full exit from its ₹1,500 crore debt fund launched in 2018, realizing an investment multiple of 1.83x. Published On Mar 24, 2026 at 02:59 PM IST Join…

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Telangana HC reprimands HYDRAA for seizing Hayathnagar plot

HYDERABAD: The High Court has reprimanded the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) for allegedly seizing a 650 square yard plot in Sahebnagar Kalan, Hayathnagar, located on the outskirts of the city. During a hearing of a petition from the landowner contesting HYDRAA’s actions, Justice NV Shravan Kumar expressed astonishment, stating that interfering in ongoing property disputes is hardly a model of good governance. It is reported that HYDRAA has taken over the property under the pretext of encroachment into a park. Addressing the proceedings, the judge remarked that the courts are equipped to handle encroachments and related…

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UP: UPSIDA Greenlights 8 New Warehousing, Logistics Projects

Representative AI image LUCKNOW: The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Authority (UPSIDA) has given the green light to eight new projects in the warehousing and logistics sector, with a total investment of approximately Rs 800 crore, as stated by an official spokesperson on Monday. “These approvals, under the Uttar Pradesh Warehousing and Logistics Policy-2022, demonstrate increasing investor confidence in the sector, fueled by incentives, financial aid, and tax exemptions for establishing logistics and storage facilities on private land,” the spokesperson mentioned. The newly approved projects comprise five silos, two warehousing units, and one logistics project, which will be situated in…

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Pune’s PCMC collects ₹80 crore in property tax, may miss targets

PUNE: The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) reports a robust response to its amnesty scheme for property tax defaulters, yet the overall tax collections appear to be underwhelming, as the organization is unlikely to achieve its set targets or match last year’s figures. For this fiscal year, PCMC has aimed to generate Rs 1,000 crore from property tax. According to municipal officials, the PCMC has accumulated nearly Rs 80 crore in property tax revenue following the launch of the amnesty scheme on March 1. This initiative provides a 90% penalty waiver for defaulters, applicable only to those who settle their…

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Embassy Developments’ Subsidiary Ordered to Surrender 78 Acres in Bengaluru

Representative image NEW DELHI: Embassy East Business Park (EEBP), a subsidiary of Embassy Developments, has received an order from the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board (KIADB) to surrender possession of a 78-acre land parcel in Bengaluru within 30 days, according to a BSE filing by the company. The order, dated March 16, 2026, concerns land located in the Kadugodi Industrial Area, which EEBP has held under a lease-cum-sale agreement executed in June 2007, set to remain in effect until June 2029. KIADB has invoked provisions under section 34B of the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Act, 1966, claiming a breach of…

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Finance Minister: SWAMIH Investment Fund II Launch Underway

File Photo NEW DELHI: The SWAMIH Investment Fund II was announced as part of the recent Union Budget and is set to be officially launched. Its aim is to provide assistance to distressed homebuyers with stalled investments, as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed Parliament on Monday. The 2026-27 budget introduced a new Rs 15,000 crore ‘SWAMIH Fund’ designated for completing 1 lakh units in delayed housing projects across various cities. As of January 31, 2026, the Special Window for Affordable and Mid-Income Housing (SWAMIH) Investment Fund has committed investments in 148 projects, according to her response in the Lok Sabha.…

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Home Prices and Construction Costs May Rise if West Asia Conflict Persists

NEW DELHI: The ongoing West Asian conflict is starting to affect Indian real estate, as industry bodies CREDAI and NAREDCO report rising construction costs due to shortages in some building materials. They expressed concerns over potential delays in project completions caused by these constraints. According to CREDAI National President Shekhar Patel and NAREDCO President Parveen Jain, if the conflict continues, the input costs could rise, inevitably pushing up housing prices as well. “The Indian real estate sector remains relatively stable despite geopolitical tensions, as most raw materials are sourced domestically,” said Patel. However, he noted some temporary supply chain disruptions…