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Navi Mumbai Civic Body Gathers ₹650 Crore in Property Tax FY26

THANE: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) has reported property tax collections of ₹650 crore so far in this financial year, with a notable increase in digital payments, officials announced on Wednesday. A total of 1,82,894 taxpayers have settled their property tax, with 62% (₹383 crore) paid through digital methods. The remaining 38% (₹267 crore) was paid offline, according to a statement from the civic authority. The release emphasized, “With the introduction of safe and transparent online payment options, more citizens are choosing to pay their taxes from home.” The NMMC has intensified measures against defaulters who have not cleared…

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Lodha Developers acquires 4.3-acre Malabar Hill site with bungalows

Representative Image MUMBAI: Lodha Developers, a leading real estate firm, has acquired development rights for a valuable 4.3-acre land site in the affluent Malabar Hill area of South Mumbai, where six bungalows and other buildings currently stand. The projected development value is approximately ₹2,800 crore. The agreement entails an initial payment along with a combination of monetary and non-monetary compensations to the land-owning trust once redevelopment is complete. The property, owned by the Sorabji Kanga Charity Trust, includes a residential tower and a chawl, though the tower will not be part of the redevelopment plan, according to informed sources. As…

CommercialLatest Stories

GCC: India’s Front Office – A New Era in Office Markets

The consensus was clear: GCC growth remains durable, flex has matured into a mainstream asset class, and integrated business districts are redefining the competitive landscape. According to leaders at Panel 3 — *“GCCs, Flex Workspaces & Co-working: Is 2026 the Inflection Point for India’s Office Market?”* — at the RealtyDailyNews Realty Real Estate Conclave 2026, India’s office market may be undergoing a structural reset rather than a temporary improvement. The session, moderated by Badal Yagnik, CEO & Managing Director – India, Colliers, featured industry leaders, including Amit Ramani of Awfis Space Solutions, Vithal Suryavanshi from The Phoenix Mills, Vikram Goel…

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6-8% Yield & Appreciation: REIT Leaders Chart India’s Realty Future

The discussion emphasized the considerable opportunities within India’s commercial stock. REITs are transitioning from a niche market to a mainstream option as capital markets broaden their involvement in India’s commercial real estate sector. This was a key takeaway from a conclave session discussing the potential of REITs as the backbone of the industry. Moderated by Mahaveer Jain, Director at India Ratings & Research, the panel included Ramesh Nair (Board Member, IRA | MD & CEO, Mindspace Business Parks REIT), Shirish Godbole (Board Member, IRA | CEO, Knowledge Realty Trust), Alok Aggarwal (Chairperson, IRA | CEO, Brookfield REIT), Abhishek Agarwal (CFO,…

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Real Estate: India’s Growth Multiplier, Says Niranjan Hiranandani

Hiranandani described real estate as a central pillar of India’s growth narrative. During the keynote address at the RealtyDailyNews Realty Real Estate Conclave 2026, Niranjan Hiranandani, Chairman of NAREDCO and Co-Founder & MD of Hiranandani Group, presented an optimistic and balanced perspective on India’s real estate sector. He framed the industry within the context of India’s broader economic growth, emphasizing continuous GDP growth, accelerated infrastructure development, and increased credit availability as key drivers for future development. “Commercial lending is achieving annual growth rates of nearly 15%,” Hiranandani remarked, connecting the increase in credit accessibility to both homebuyers and developers. With…

Latest StoriesResidential

Ajit Jain of Berkshire Hathaway Purchases ₹85 Crore Gurugram Flat

Image for representation NEW DELHI: Ajit Jain, vice-chairman of insurance operations at Berkshire Hathaway, has purchased a 7,400 sq ft apartment at DLF The Camellias in Gurugram for approximately ₹85 crore, according to sources familiar with the transaction. Jain, who typically resides outside India, traveled to Delhi recently to complete the deal. “NRIs account for over 25% of DLF’s ultra-luxury market, and Jain is a leading figure among them,” noted a source involved with the transaction. “The extensive amenities in such projects are major attractions for individuals who want temporary residences in India.” Jain did not respond to inquiries via…

Latest StoriesResidential

Cluster Redevelopment, Policy Reform Essential for Mumbai Housing: Jaiswal

As Mumbai navigates redevelopment pressures, aging cess buildings, and expanding urban aspirations, MHADA’s cluster-led, policy-backed approach signals a shift from piecemeal interventions to integrated urban transformation. At the RealtyDailyNews Realty Real Estate Conclave 2026, Sanjeev Jaiswal (IAS), Vice-President and CEO of the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA), outlined a strategic roadmap to address Mumbai’s growing housing affordability challenges. With land constraints, high premiums, and complex redevelopment issues shaping the real estate landscape, Jaiswal emphasized the importance of cluster redevelopment and policy reforms as key solutions. Describing the issue, Jaiswal noted Mumbai’s decreasing land availability and increasing housing costs.…

Housing FinanceLatest Stories

Cluster-led, Resident-first Redevelopment: India’s Urban Future

Wankhede discussed the importance of social inclusivity in redevelopment, highlighting MHADA’s commitment to providing housing access beyond financial gains. At the RealtyDailyNews Realty Real Estate Conclave 2026, industry leaders and policymakers came together for a panel titled ‘Redevelopment & Urban Renewal: Transforming the Future of Indian Cities’. This discussion emphasized the necessity of brownfield redevelopment in space-constrained cities like Mumbai. Moderated by Anuj Puri, Chairman of Anarock Property Consultants, the panel included notable figures such as Anil Wankhede (Deputy CEO, MHADA), Prashant Sharma (President, NAREDCO Maharashtra and Chairman, GHP Corp), Sukhraj Nahar (President, CREDAI-MCHI and CMD, Nahar Group), Dhaval Ajmera…

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RealtyDailyNews Realty Conclave 2026: Infrastructure, Discipline, Micro-Markets

Looking ahead, the consensus was that the next housing cycle will be defined less by speculative momentum and more by structural fundamentals. At the RealtyDailyNews Realty Real Estate Conclave 2026, a high-profile fireside chat titled ‘Building for the Next Housing Cycle: Strategy, Scale and the Changing Residential Playbook’ convened key figures from the residential sector to discuss future trends. Moderated by Chaitanya Seth, Partner at EY Parthenon, the panel included Manan Shah, Treasurer (Elect) of NAREDCO Maharashtra and MD of MICL Group; Jay Morzaria, Chairman of NAREDCO NextGen and Director of VRAJ Group; Vikas Jain, President NextGen of NAREDCO Maharashtra…

InfrastructureLatest Stories

Visakhapatnam: GVMC Starts Zone-Wise Development Plans Post-Reorg

VISAKHAPATNAM: The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) has expanded its administrative structure from eight to ten zones and is now in the process of crafting detailed zonal and ward-level development plans. This restructuring is intended to enhance grassroots administration and better align municipal governance with Assembly constituencies. Previously, with the eight-zone system, there were frequent mismatches, leading to wards being assigned to zones that did not correspond with their constituencies. This situation caused coordination difficulties, procedural delays, and gaps in service delivery. For instance, wards in the Visakhapatnam East and North constituencies fell under different zones, necessitating complex cross-constituency coordination…